Trainee Asbestos Analyst

Airborne Environmental Consultants Ltd; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days leave + bank holidays

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Job summary

Airborne Environmental Consultants Ltd in Essex is seeking a Trainee Asbestos Analyst. You will undertake a rigorous 14-week training and work on site, mentored as you progress toward BOHS P403 & P404 exams.

Once qualified, you'll monitor and analyse airborne fibres across sites, with weekend rotas and occasional travel; a driving licence and own car are required during training, with a company van provided after sign-off.

Qualifications

• GCSEs including Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Good communication skills for dealing with clients and the public.
• Punctual and well-organised with commitment.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a 14 week training course to prepare for BOHS P403 & P404 exams.
• Shadowing days and site visits to support learning and development.
• Work on various sites including holiday camps, historic buildings and hospitals.
• Perform air tests such as 4-stage clearances and background analyses.
• Ensure all work meets AEC and UKAS standards for quality and safety.
• Participate in weekend rotas and potential travel away from home.

Skills

Communication skills

Punctuality

Organisation

Education

GCSEs incl. Maths & English

Job description

Trainee Asbestos Analyst – Pathway to becoming a Qualified Asbestos Analyst (earn while you learn)

Location: Essex

Salary:£24,784.50 rising to £26k upon successful initial sign off - rising further in a year to £30k per year following further sign offs – for the right candidate

Full UK Manual driving licence & own car essential (Van and fuel card supplied upon completion of initial sign off)

Role Overview:

As a Trainee Asbestos Analyst, you will undergo an enjoyable, varied training programme, both classroom and site based within our Essex office. You are supported throughout your training by a mentor, who will guide you and be there for you.

You will gain well recognised qualifications allowing you to develop your career. Once qualified, you’ll be responsible for monitoring and analysing airborne fibres at various sites, and have a variety of work locations – in the main being a site-based role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake Thorough Training:Undertake a 14 week teaching course at the end of which you’ll need to be ready to put in the time and effort to pass the BOHS P403 & P404 exams.
• Commitment to training:This will be held across both our Essex office along with frequent site visits and shadowing days.
• Different Work Environments:Once qualified, you will be working on various sites, which can include Holiday camps, historical buildings and hospitals amongst others
• Perform air tests:Such as 4-stage clearances, background, leaks, reassurance.
• Compliance:Ensure all work meets AEC and UKAS standards for quality and safety
• Flexibility:Participate inweekend rotas( 1 weekend in 4 or swap with a colleague) andwork away from homewhen needed.

Requirements:

• Full UK manual driving license and own vehicle whilst training, then you will be given a company van & fuel card
• At least 5 GCSEs, including Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Good communication skills for dealing with clients and the public.
• Punctual, and well-organised, with commitment.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

We are a young vibrant team, with a business growth which is full of exciting opportunities for staff. At AEC, we treat our employees like family. As an Employee-Owned Company (EOT), we’re passionate about creating a supportive and inclusive environment where you can thrive. We believe in diversity, innovation, and driving forward together.

You’ll enjoy:

Career Development:We are the leading training company in the industry, giving you ample opportunities for growth, including the chance to earn further professional qualifications.

Fantastic Benefits:23 days leave plus bank holidays, private healthcare, pension scheme, and more!

Supportive Culture:A safety-first, collaborative work environment where quality and care are at the heart of everything we do.

Inclusive Workplace: We are committed to recruiting from all walks of life to create a more sustainable, diverse, and forward-thinking future.

We are committed to recruiting from all walks of life to create a more sustainable, diverse, and forward-thinking future.