Trainee Asbestos Analyst

Airborne Environmental Consultants Ltd; Essex; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days leave

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Employee-Owned Company (EOT)

Job summary

Airborne Environmental Consultants Ltd in Essex is offering a Trainee Asbestos Analyst position with a clear pathway to becoming a qualified analyst. The role includes a structured 14-week training course and progression to monitoring and analysing airborne fibres across multiple sites, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and compliance.

You will gain recognised qualifications and work under a mentor, with weekend rotas and potential travel to various sites.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving license and own vehicle whilst training, then 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.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a 14 week teaching course at the end of which you’ll need to be ready to pass the BOHS P403 & P404 exams.
• Commitment to training across our Essex office and site visits.
• Different work environments on various sites (holiday camps, historical buildings, hospitals).
• Compliance: ensure all work meets AEC and UKAS standards for quality and safety.
• Flexibility: participate in weekend rotas (1 weekend in 4) and work away from home when needed.

Skills

Driving license

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Willingness to train

Education

5 GCSEs including Maths and 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)

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
• Compliance: Ensure all work meets AEC and UKAS standards for quality and safety.
• Flexibility: Participate in weekend rotas ( 1 weekend in 4 or swap with a colleague) and work away from home when 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.