Asbestos Management Operative - Aldermaston

AWE plc; Burghfield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day working fortnight

Pension scheme (contributory)

Maternity / Paternity leave

Professional development funding

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Volunteer leave policy

Job summary

AWE plc is seeking an Asbestos Management Operative for the Aldermaston site, located in Berkshire. The role is full-time and fully onsite, with a starting salary from £24,160 per year, negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

The position operates a 9-day working fortnight, with every other Friday off. Starting salary is followed by a clear progression path, and the company supports flexible patterns on request. Closed-loop health & safety responsibilities are central to the role.

Qualifications

• Awareness of health and safety regulations and willingness to learn asbestos legislation and standards
• Experience with surveys, inspections, or compliance systems is beneficial but not essential

Responsibilities

• Carrying out safety surveys
• Collecting material samples
• Maintaining the company asbestos registers

Job description

Asbestos Management Operative - Aldermaston

Date: 2026-09-26

Location: Burghfield Hill, Berkshire, RG7 3, GB

Additional Info: Any

Application Deadline: 2026-12-25T23:02:37.78

Job Details

Title: Asbestos Management Operative - Aldermaston, Berkshire, RG7 4PR

Type: Full-Time

Salary: per annum + Negotiable

Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking

Package and Working Pattern

Starting Salary: From 24,160 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)

Working Pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight, with every other Friday as a non-working day. Employees are required to work fully onsite. Flexible working arrangements including part-time and varied hours are supported, with consideration for alternative patterns upon request.

About the Role

At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part? We are recruiting an Asbestos Management Operative for the Radiochemistry Group. The purpose of the role is inspecting buildings and structures to find, test, and manage asbestos-containing materials. Key duties include:

• Carrying out safety surveys


• Collecting material samples


• Maintaining the company asbestos registers

Key Accountabilities

• Actively maintain a register detailing the location, type, amount, and condition of all Asbestos-Containing Materials (ACMs) or presumed ACMs


• Work in line with relevant health and safety legislation, AWE standards, and regulatory requirements, including the Control of Asbestos Regulations


• Complete all required training, qualifications, and site assessments to demonstrate technical competence for the role


• Carry out asbestos surveys by safely inspecting buildings, structures, and equipment, taking samples, and assessing the condition, type, location, and risk of asbestos-containing materials


• Maintain accurate asbestos records by updating inspection/survey data, condition assessments, and the Asbestos Data Management System


• Support continued compliance with CAR Reg 4 by applying management controls, informing facility management of damaged materials, updating risk scores, and recording asbestos removal or remedial works

Candidate Profile

What are we looking for?

• An interest in asbestos management, building safety, or compliance


• Awareness of health and safety regulations and willingness to learn asbestos legislation and standards


• Good attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records


• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyse information


• Good written and verbal communication skills


• Confident working both independently and as part of a team


• Experience with surveys, inspections, or compliance systems (beneficial but not essential)


• A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and commitment to continuous development


• Dedicated to equality, diversity, and inclusion and building positive working relationships

Benefits

Work Hard, Be Rewarded:

• 9-day working fortnight - every other Friday off, plus 270 hours of annual leave


• Market-leading contributory pension scheme (9% to 13% contributions)


• Family-friendly policies: Maternity Leave (39 weeks full pay), Paternity Leave (4 weeks full pay)


• Opportunities for professional development with funding for relevant memberships


• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services


• Life Assurance (4x annual salary)


• Discounts on everyday spending


• Special Leave Policy for volunteering, public service, and caring responsibilities

For full details, visit the 'Working at AWE' page on our website, including the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.