Asbestos Removal Supervisor

Smiths Gloucester Limited; Hereford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and waste management company in Hereford is seeking experienced Asbestos Removal Supervisors. This hands-on, permanent full-time role involves supervising teams, ensuring compliance with HSE regulations, and maintaining site safety. Competitive hourly rates of £16-£19, depending on experience. Training and benefits include PPE, guaranteed work, company pension, and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Company pension

PPE provided

6 monthly boot allowance

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance Scheme

Staff discount (50% on Skip Hire)

Qualifications

• At least 1 year working as an Asbestos Supervisor.
• At least 2 years’ experience in asbestos removal.
• Familiarity with current HSE regulations CAR2012.

Responsibilities

• Supervision and leadership of a team of operatives.
• Maintenance of accurate and timely site records.
• Adherence to Health and Safety legislation.

Skills

Asbestos removal experience

Leadership skills

Health and Safety compliance

Communication

Education

CSCS card

Full UK driving license

Job description

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As one of the largest construction and waste management companies in the South West, Smiths has generations of experience – built on a reputation of trust, excellence and commitment.

Specialising in demolition, construction and asbestos removal; transport and plant hire; skip and commercial waste management.

Job Summary

Smiths are a fully HSE licensed asbestos removal contractor and have been providing clients the highest standard of asbestos removal services for 20+ years and we are looking for experienced Asbestos Removal Supervisors to join our existing teams.

This is hands on role; it is not a clean hands job.

This is a permanent full time PAYE position.

You must be prepared to work as part of the team.

Hourly rate: £16-£19 per hour (dependent on experience and level)

Responsibilities and Duties

Include:

• Site set up of documentation and physical set up of site.
• Supervision and leadership of team of operatives.
• Maintenance of accurate and timely site records

Liaison with:

• The Public
• Site Management
• The Client
• HSE Inspectors
• Sub-contractors

Hands-on Supervising:

• Positioning and setting up the decontamination unit
• Positioning NPU's, generators and other equipment
• Securing and sealing waste skip
• Building air and bag locks
• Maintaining the integrity and sheeting of the enclosure
• Fixing transit route and warning signs/tape.
• Checking personal RPE prior to each shift
• Setting up and maintaining negative pressure
• Removal of asbestos
• Preparing for a 4-Stage clearance
• Updating Asbestos Manager on progress of works and any issues as they arise.
• Ordering and receiving plant and materials.
• Adherence to Health and Safety legislation.

You will be required to work within a small team and be familiar with the current HSE regulations CAR2012 and other Health and Safety rules and be able to ensure that assigned works are carried out within the deadlines, safely and efficiently.

Qualifications and Skills

• At a least 1 Year working as an Asbestos Supervisor
• At least 2 years’ experience Asbestos removal experience
• CSCS card
• Full UK driving license
• Weekly paid PAYE
• Guaranteed work
• Supported training programme
• Company pension
• PPE provided
• 6 monthly boot allowance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Staff discount (50% on Skip Hire and discount across the group)