Asbestos Analyst & Surveyor Apprenticeship; Level 3; Westland Environmental Safety

Department: Science Apprenticeship - Asbestos L3

Employment Type: Apprentice

Location: Staffordshire

Compensation: £10.85 - £12.71 / hour

Location: Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2UB

Expected

Start Date:

ASAP

Working for WES

Westland Environmental Safety is a specialist asbestos consultancy helping businesses, property owners and organisations manage asbestos risks safely. With a highly qualified team and a UKAS-accredited testing laboratory, we provide asbestos surveying, testing, air monitoring and consultancy services across the UK. The work covers a range of projects, including schools, historic buildings and social housing.

As an Asbestos Surveyor & Analyst Apprentice, you'll gain hands‑on experience both out on customer sites and in the laboratory. You'll learn how to inspect buildings for potential asbestos‑containing materials, safely collect samples, use specialist microscopes to identify asbestos fibres and carry out air monitoring. Working alongside experienced professionals, you'll receive structured training and develop the practical and technical skills needed to work towards recognised industry qualifications.

Please note:
Due to the nature of the role, you must be 18+, hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your own car.

• Salary:
  National Minimum Wage (dependent on age)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch
• Car allowance
• Company pension scheme
• Regular training and development opportunities
• Opportunity to work towards recognised industry qualifications

We are pleased to offer an opportunity for 2 Apprentices to join the team, gaining hands‑on experience in asbestos surveying, sampling, air monitoring and laboratory analysis.

• Accompany experienced surveyors on site visits and learn how asbestos surveys are carried out across domestic, commercial and industrial properties
• Learn how to identify materials that may contain asbestos and safely collect samples for testing
• Assist with asbestos surveys, recording information about rooms, samples, photographs and building plans
• Develop laboratory skills, including preparing samples and using specialist microscopes to identify asbestos fibres
• Learn how air sampling equipment is used, including setting up pumps, checking airflow and handling samples
• Gain supervised experience in air monitoring, fibre counting and Four-Stage Clearance activities
• Accurately record survey findings, sample information and analytical results using specialist software
• Carry out equipment checks, report faults and follow safe working procedures
• Follow health and safety requirements, including the correct use of protective equipment and contamination‑control procedures
• Work towards recognised industry qualifications

You’re someone who prefers being out on site rather than behind a desk, and you enjoy practical, hands‑on work. Early starts, travel and changing locations don’t put you off. You’re adaptable, enjoy variety and can adjust to different environments and situations.

You take safety seriously and understand the importance of following procedures properly. You’re reliable, focused and have excellent attention to detail, particularly when carrying out checks, recording information or following technical processes. You understand the importance of getting things right, working carefully and never cutting corners, especially in environments where safety is a priority.

You’re practical by nature and learn best by doing. You’re comfortable using equipment, following instructions and working in protective clothing when required. You’re also coachable, open to…