Trainee Asbestos Analyst

SOCOTEC UK Limited; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is offering an exciting opportunity to launch your career as a Trainee Asbestos Analyst. This role provides comprehensive training and the chance to make a real difference in environmental safety. You will learn to monitor asbestos levels, ensuring safe environments across diverse sectors. With a competitive salary and structured career development, this position is perfect for enthusiastic individuals eager to grow in a supportive and dynamic team. Join a company that values safety, well-being, and professional growth, and help build a safer world.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Company vehicle

Employee discounts

Enhanced pension

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Interest in analytical work and detail-oriented tasks.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct air monitoring for asbestos particles in various environments.
• Prepare reports and ensure safety measures are effective.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Time Management

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Education

P403 Qualification

Tools

Microscopes

Job description

Trainee Asbestos Analyst, SOCOTEC, Southwest region

Launch Your Career in Environmental Safety – Become a Trainee Asbestos Analyst
No Experience Needed | Full Training Provided

Are you interested in occupational health and making environments safer for others? Looking for a career that makes a real difference? We’re offering a fantastic opportunity to join our expanding team as a Trainee Asbestos Analyst.

This is your chance to build a rewarding career in the environmental safety sector, where your work helps protect people’s health and improve building safety. As part of our dedicated team, you’ll play a key role in identifying and monitoring asbestos in buildings, helping to create safer spaces across the UK. You’ll have the opportunity to work with prestigious clients across sectors such as Defence, infrastructure (rail, roads, power stations), service, retail, and heritage.

You will also receive comprehensive training and continuous support from experienced team members. Upon completion, you will be awarded the P403 qualification—an industry-recognized certification issued by the British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS).

This entry-level role suits someone enthusiastic, adaptable, and keen to learn in a hands-on environment.

As this is a Trainee role, you will:

• Go through an intensive 3-month site and office-based training program. During this time, you’ll learn everything about asbestos air monitoring—testing air in buildings for asbestos particles to ensure safety.
• Check the level of airborne fibres before starting work.
• Test for leaks during work to ensure safety measures are effective.
• Carry out post-work air testing to confirm safety before reusing areas.
• Report health and safety concerns to clients and stop work if necessary.
• Prepare a final report with project details, including waste documentation, for the building’s safety file.

To be successful in the role:

• You’ll be a team player with the ability to work independently as you gain confidence in asbestos air monitoring.
• An interest in working in varied site environments is important, as you'll travel to different locations.
• A keen eye for detail and interest in analytical work, particularly using microscopes, is valuable, as you’ll examine air samples for asbestos fibres.
• Strong time management and organizational skills are essential to manage schedules, complete reports accurately, and meet deadlines.
• Clear communication skills, both written and verbal, are important for reporting findings and collaborating with clients and colleagues.
• A full manual UK driving licence is required, as the role involves regular travel to client sites across the region.

About Asbestos

Part of the global SOCOTEC Group, SOCOTEC Asbestos is one of the UK’s leading asbestos consultancies, established in 2003. With six offices across the UK, we have grown significantly. Our long-standing partnerships, some over 14 years, demonstrate our professionalism and dedication. We go beyond consultancy; we are trusted partners, exceeding client expectations and aligning with industry best practices.

Safety, well-being, and flexibility are central to our culture. We value our people, support their growth, and foster an environment where everyone can thrive.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary – Reflects your potential and grows with experience
• Comprehensive benefits – 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (with options to buy extra days), family support, employee discounts, and assistance programs. A company vehicle is provided after a period in the role.
• Enhanced pension – Supporting your future while you build your career with us
• Career development – Structured pathways for growth and continuous personal and professional development

Why SOCOTEC?

With over 2,000 colleagues delivering world-class services across the UK, we excel in testing, inspection, and certification. We support your development and offer diverse career pathways, including local, national, or global opportunities, in-office or remote work. We are committed to your growth and support every step of your journey. #YouGrowWeGrow

Think you’ve got what it takes? We look forward to your application.

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