Trainee Asbestos Surveyor - Hybrid Training Path

Shared Services Partnership; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampshire County Council invites applications for a Trainee Asbestos Surveyor (Level 1) based at Hampshire Scientific Service in Southsea with hybrid working. This 37-hour-per-week permanent role focuses on hands-on training to develop into a qualified asbestos surveyor within UKAS-accredited services.

You will gain experience in site and office environments, assisting with surveys, sampling, data logging and reporting while under supervision and working toward formal qualifications.

Qualifications

• A genuine interest in science and a methodical approach.
• Strong attention to detail and maintaining professionalism under pressure.
• Physically fit to undertake site activities and adaptable to varying environments.
• Motivated to learn and develop, with good organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with asbestos surveys and sample analysis using polarised light microscopy techniques.
• Follow strict procedures and quality standards to ensure compliance with UKAS accreditation.
• Support office-based tasks including data logging, report compilation, and equipment maintenance.
• Work under supervision while learning industry best practices and preparing for formal qualifications.

Skills

Interest in science

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Physically fit

Tools

Polarised light microscopy

Job description

Hampshire County Council invites applications for a Trainee Asbestos Surveyor (Level 1) based at Hampshire Scientific Service in Southsea with hybrid working. This 37-hour-per-week permanent role focuses on hands-on training to develop into a qualified asbestos surveyor within UKAS-accredited services.

You will gain experience in site and office environments, assisting with surveys, sampling, data logging and reporting while under supervision and working toward formal qualifications.