Asbestos Removal Operative

BRC; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the United Kingdom is looking for a Non-licensed Asbestos Removal Operative. The successful applicant will be responsible for safely removing non-licensed asbestos, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with relevant health and safety regulations. Candidates must hold a non-licensed asbestos removal certificate and have experience in asbestos awareness training. This role offers an immediate opportunity on an interim basis.

Qualifications

• Must hold a non-licensed (Cat B) asbestos removal certificate.
• Experience in asbestos awareness required.
• Willingness to train for BOSH P402 certification.

Responsibilities

• Remove and encapsulate non-licensed asbestos safely.
• Conduct re-inspections and sample materials where required.
• Comply with health and safety regulations.
• Assist in void clearance and capital projects.

Skills

Asbestos awareness experience and training

Communication skills

Education

Non-licensed (Cat B) asbestos removal certificate

BOSH P402 Surveying and Sampling certification (or willingness to obtain)

Job description

Are you seeking your next contract within Asbestos and hold a non-licensed (Cat B) asbestos removal certificate? My client has an immediate opportunity for a Non-licensed Asbestos Removal Operative to join their team on an interim basis. Thes successful applicant will undertake removal of non-licensed asbestos and asbestos containing materials, in line with task sheets, and in accordance with relevant regulations and guidance including the HSE's "asbestos essentials" guidance.

Responsibilities

• Removal of and encapsulation of non-licensed Asbestos and where appropriate the reinstatement of appropriate materials.

This can include but is not limited to: Floor tile removal and screeding, removal of sheds, garages, and outbuildings, (including roofing), removal and reinstate loft insulation, removal of fireplaces, removal of toilets / cisterns and the removal of kitchen storage units.

• Where required, undertake re-inspections including the sampling of materials and the review of existing management surveys.
• Assist in void clearance and capital work streams, such as water hygiene management.
• Apply correct signage to work areas as required using the Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Symbols) Regulations 1996 and associated Guidance, HSE Guidance document L64.
• Contribute to improvements in void delivery and overall performance by liaising with contractors and operatives.
• Contribute to capital works projects that relate to housing improvements, achieving efficiency and assisting other Engineers such as Plumbing, Heating and Electrical to achieve these.
• Work closely with tenants to ensure they understand the tasks that are being undertaken, explaining technical details in simple terms.
• Comply with The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR) and associated Approved Code of Practice L143 Managing and working with asbestos.
• Management of Health and safety at Work Regulations 1999, Construction Design Management Regulations 2015.
• Complete compliance records accurately, for example, Waste Transfer notes

Requirements

• Hold a non-licensed (Cat B) asbestos removal certificate
• BOSH P402 Surveying and Sampling certification, or be prepared to train to obtain it
• Asbestos awareness experience and training

To apply, please attach a copy of your CV