Asbestos Analyst Laboratory Apprentice (Level 3) - Kova Asbestos Consultants

TN United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking consultancy as a Level 3 Laboratory Technician apprentice! This hands-on role offers a unique opportunity to earn while you learn, gaining valuable skills in asbestos analysis. You'll work closely with experts, conducting essential tests and ensuring compliance with regulations. With a supportive team and a clear path to a full-time position, this apprenticeship is your gateway to a rewarding career in a growing field. If you're eager to dive into practical work and develop your expertise, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension

Regular training and CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn are essential.
• Experience with tools and technical equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify asbestos in bulk materials and conduct sampling.
• Maintain the bulk lab and ensure health & safety compliance.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Health and Safety Awareness

Technical Equipment Handling

Computer Proficiency

Education

No specific qualifications required

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Computer Systems

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02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Description

Working for Kova Asbestos Consultants

Kova Asbestos Consultants, based in Chelmsford, UK, is a specialist firm providing comprehensive asbestos consultancy services. Their expertise includes conducting asbestos surveys, offering management advice, and ensuring compliance with UK asbestos regulations. Kova Asbestos Consultants serves a diverse clientele, including commercial, industrial, and residential sectors, helping clients maintain safe environments and meet legal obligations related to asbestos management.

We are now looking for someone to join our Bulk Analysis Laboratory Team as a Level 3 Laboratory Technician apprentice!

Find out more about Kova Asbestos Constultants here.

The Package

• Starting salary: £19,000 per annum (increasing to National Minimum Wage after the first 12 months if applicable)
• Working hours: 40 hours per week, 9am to 5pm, Monday - Friday
• 20 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension
• Regular training and CPD opportunities

What will I be doing as an apprentice?

Kova Asbestos Consultants are pleased to be able to offer you the opportunity to both earn a salary and study towards a nationally recognised qualifications through our Level 3 Laboratory Technician apprenticeship.

Whilst learning from experts, and using the company vehicle to travel across the UK, you will:

• Identify asbestos in bulk materials, sampling and identification in accordance with HSG 248 (Asbestos: The analyst’s guide for bulk sampling and analysis)
• Liaise with clients
• Maintain the bulk lab - general housekeeping and health & safety
• Support with various office duties

What could the future look like?

There’s no limit to what you can achieve while working with Kova Asbestos Consultants. Their team is at the heart of what they do, and they are looking for someone who wants to play a key part in that long term. As a successful applicant, you have the potential to secure a full-time position with the business at the end of your apprenticeship.

Through practical ‘on-the-job’ training you’ll have the opportunity to learn new skills to provide competency and responsibility in carrying out testing and to help develop your career. You can look forward to a range of potential career paths in industries such as construction, engineering, aerospace, automotive or research and development. There is a growing demand for skilled professionals who can ensure the quality and reliability of materials used in various sectors!

This apprenticeship program serves as a stepping stone towards a rewarding career in Asbestos Analysis with LAB (UK) Ltd, with the added opportunity to become a registered Technician (RSci Tech) and paves the way for further educational and professional development such as our Level 6 Bachelor of Science (BSc) Applied Materials Science Apprenticeship. This enables you to take on more specialised roles or progress into leadership positions.

Rest assured, your hard work and determination will be recognised!

What will you bring?

About you

This is a very hands on and practical role so you should be willing to get stuck in and learn from the offset!

We’re looking for someone who is focused and careful in all aspects of work. You’ll be results oriented and able to use precision & attention to detail to identify problems and record observations. The ability to think on your feet is crucial due to the environment and nature of the role - you will have good health and safety awareness and be able to work towards strict health and safety guidelines.

We’re seeking somebody who loves to be busy and enjoys the practical side of working. If you currently hold some experience of working with tools and technical equipment, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

It’s crucial in this position that you’re comfortable using a computer, and ideally have a good understanding of computer systems.

To succeed in this apprenticeship, you’ll need bags of enthusiasm, be a fantastic collaborator and be hungry to learn!

Please note, because of the nature of this position, you must be aged 18+ and live within a 45 minute commute to site.

Qualifications

It’s about enthusiasm, not school results. In our experience, the most successful apprentices are those who have drive to find out more about the sector, can be up-front about what they do and don’t already know, are considerate, self-reflective and impatient to learn the job role!

Experience

Whilst previous experience is great, we’re not just interested in experience and qualifications; we’re looking for someone with the right attitude and aptitude to fit right in at Kova Asbestos Consultants Ltd.

So how does the apprenticeship work?

At Tiro we’re obsessed with changing lives through science and technology apprenticeships so we can’t wait to have you on board.

Over 21 months, you’ll devote a minimum of 6 hours of your working week on ‘off the job’ training. This can include theory training (for example, virtual lessons & online learning), alongside practical training (for example shadowing, mentoring, & time spent writing assignments. Together this will count towards a Level 3 Laboratory Technician apprenticeship. You’ll be trained by an expert tutor from Tiro as well as an experienced mentor at Kova Asbestos Consultants Ltd who together, will make sure you develop the knowledge, skills, and work habits you’ll need to succeed in your career.

Being an apprentice is hands-on, so you’ll get the chance to learn things you might otherwise not have experienced in a university or college environment.

The best part? You’ll be earning a salary while you gain your qualifications, meaning no huge student loans to pay back at the end of the programme!

Want to know more. Check out the apprenticeship standards here.


Eligibility

While we never want to hinder your job application process with obstacles, there are some minimum requirements you’ll need to meet in order to do an apprenticeship, these are rules set by the UK Government.

You’ll need to be over 18, not in full time education, have lived in the UK for 3 years and have the right to work in the UK.

If you don’t quite meet these minimum requirements yet, let us know you’re interested here and we’ll get in touch to discuss this further with you.

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In Latin, it means novice, recruit, apprentice, beginner and soldier. The perfect name for a company that’s been helping fearless apprentices to join ambitious businesses since 2005.

We believe that great apprenticeships help everyone. There are remarkable apprentices out there just waiting to be found, and fantastic employment opportunities waiting to be filled.

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Created on 02/05/2025 by TN United Kingdom