Asbestos Lab Analyst

Future Select Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the asbestos industry is seeking an Asbestos Lab Analyst in Birmingham, offering a competitive salary of £25k - £31k plus training and benefits. The successful candidate will perform bulk analysis of asbestos samples, requiring strong technical skills and the BOHS P401 certification. You will work independently as well as collaboratively in a busy lab environment, ensuring quality assurance and managing sample processing. Excellent opportunities for further training are provided.

Benefits

Training opportunities

Comprehensive benefits packages

Qualifications

• Strong experience in bulk analysis of asbestos samples.
• Must hold the BOHS P401 certification.
• Good knowledge of UKAS guidelines is essential.

Responsibilities

• Analyze ACM samples using stereomicroscopy and PLM methods.
• Identify asbestos fiber types and their presence.
• Log in samples and process them safely.

Skills

Bulk analysis of Asbestos samples

BOHS P401 certification

Knowledge of UKAS guidelines

Organizational skills

Literacy and numeracy skills

IT skills

Workload management

Job description

Job Title: Asbestos Lab Analyst

Location: Wolverhampton, West Midlands

Salary/Benefits: £25k - £31k + Training & Benefits

Our client has a UKAS accredited Asbestos Laboratory in the Midlands region. They are seeking a methodical Asbestos Lab Analyst who can hit the ground running. You will be joining a successful and busy outfit, who have a presence across the UK and an excellent reputation. You will be operating out of the laboratory on a daily basis, processing and analysing asbestos samples, so strong technical experience is necessary. Salaries on offer are competitive and there are excellent opportunities for further training, in addition to comprehensive benefits packages.

We can consider candidates from the following locations: Wolverhampton, Dudley, Walsall, Penkridge, Cannock, Burntwood, Lichfield, Tamworth, Halesowen, Birmingham Solihull, Redditch, Alcester, Droitwich Spa, Worcester, Kidderminster, Bridgnorth, Telford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa.

Experience / Qualifications:

• Strong experience undertaking the bulk analysis of Asbestos samples
• Must hold the BOHS P401
• Good knowledge of UKAS guidelines
• Highly organised work manner
• Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills
• Able to manage own workload

The Role:

• Using stereomicroscopy and PLM methods to analyse ACM samples
• Identifying the presence and type of asbestos fibre
• Logging in samples and processing safely
• Working to set deadlines and targets
• Completing quality assurance checks on samples
• Organising the maintenance and servicing of laboratory equipment
• Generating analytical result certificates
• Working independently and within teams

Alternative job titles: Asbestos Bulk Analyst, Asbestos Analyst, Asbestos Lab Technician.

Future Select are the leading market supplier for recruitment in the Asbestos industry; we work with the best clients and candidates and supply the majority of permanent jobs in the asbestos market. We have a large dedicated team, with over 25 years combined industry experience within Asbestos recruitment specifically geared to dealing with Asbestos Surveyors/Analysts/Lab Technicians, Administrators, Project/Regional /Technical/Quality/Training/Sales Managers through to Director Level for both Consultancy & Removal. We have intrinsic knowledge of the market place, as well as respecting candidates/clients confidentiality in this close knit market sector.

We are also interested in anyone with p401/p402/p403/p404/p404 or s301 CCP.

We are inundated with applications, we will endeavour to get back in touch, however if you have applied to Future Select and you have not heard from us after a week, on this occasion, you will not have been successful. Your details will be saved on our system and you will be contacted in the future if a vacancy matches your skills.

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Job Info

Job Title:

Company:

Future Select Recruitment

Location:

Birmingham, West Midlands

Posted:

Closes:

Jan 17th 2026

Sector:

Construction

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time