Asbestos Lab Analyst / Administrator

Future Select Recruitment; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the Asbestos industry is looking for an Asbestos Lab Analyst / Administrator in Wickford, Essex. Candidates should have proven experience and qualifications such as the BOHS P401. The position requires strong organisational skills and offers a competitive salary ranging from £25k to £32k, along with additional training and benefits. Suitable candidates will be able to manage their workloads effectively to ensure optimal efficiency in their role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as an Asbestos Lab Analyst.
• Experience in an Administrative role.
• Holding BOHS P401 is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Undertake bulk analysis of samples to confirm asbestos presence.
• Use PLM and stereo-microscopy analysis methods.
• Manage a diary for site staff and arrange appointments.
• Maintain lab equipment and handle orders for supplies.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Strong communication skills

IT literacy

Education

BOHS P401

BOHS P402

Job description

Job Title:

Asbestos Lab Analyst / Administrator

Location:

Wickford, Essex

Salary / Benefits:

£25k - £32k + Training & Benefits

We are recruiting for a qualified and switched‑on Asbestos Lab Analyst / Administrator in the South East region. The role is within an independent, UKAS accredited outfit that has a growing client portfolio. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills and will be able to manage their own workload to ensure efficiency. Our client can offer support with further training and development within the industry, including into management positions. The successful candidate can expect attractive base salaries and comprehensive benefits packages.

Candidates will need to be commutable to: Wickford, Basildon, Hockley, South Woodham Ferrers, Burnham-on-Crouch, Canvey Island, Southend‑on‑Sea, Grays, Tilbury, Billiericay, Maldon, Chelmsford, Witham, Braintree, Hornchurch, Romford, Ilford, Barking, Chigwell, Epping, Harlow, Bishop’s Stortford, Sawbridgeworth.

Experience / Qualifications:

• Proven experience working as an Asbestos Lab Analyst
• Will have worked within an Administrative role
• Must hold the BOHS P401 as a minimum
• It would be beneficial to hold the BOHS P402, but this is not essential
• Good organisational skills
• Strong communication skills
• IT literate

The Role:

• Undertaking the bulk analysis of samples to confirm the presence and type of asbestos
• Using PLM and stereo‑microscopy analysis methods
• Logging and processing samples
• Issuing analysis certificates to clients
• Answering incoming queries from clients via telephone and email
• Participating in AIMS and quality assurance checks
• Managing a diary for site staff, arranging appointments and contacting clients to check access requirements
• Updating the company’s internal database
• Maintaining the lab equipment and arranging maintenance / servicing as required
• Ordering parts, materials and uniforms for staff

Alternative Job Titles:

Asbestos Lab Technician, Asbestos Bulk Analyst, Asbestos Lab Analyst, Asbestos Administrator, Asbestos Project Coordinator, Asbestos Coordinator, Asbestos Office Manager, Asbestos Lab Manager.

Future Select Recruitment:

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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