Trainee Environmental Consultant

Celnor; Swanley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary progression

Company vehicle

Pension

Life insurance

EAP (Employee Assistance)

Job summary

Riverside Environmental Services Ltd is launching a fully funded Training Academy in Swanley to develop the next generation of Asbestos Consultants. Trainees begin as Asbestos Surveyors and Analysts, gaining hands-on experience while earning a salary within the academy programme.

The programme offers on-the-job training with progression into consultancy and project management, plus monthly performance bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package, including a company vehicle and pension.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3 qualification or higher.
• Willingness to commit 2–4 hours of personal study per week as part of the training programme.
• Full UK driving licence and confidence with regular driving.
• Willingness to complete an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Train as an Asbestos Surveyor and Analyst with hands-on experience.
• Progress into consultancy and project management roles within the academy.
• Participate in a funded on-the-job training programme with structured development.

Skills

Detail oriented

Methodical approach

Professional attitude

Willingness to study

Education

Level 3 qualification or higher

Job description

Department: Field Team

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Swanley

Reporting To: Jonathan Francis

Compensation: £26,095 / year

Trainee Environmental Consultant

Riverside Environmental Services

Who we are

Riverside Environmental Services Ltd is an independent environmental consultancy specialising in environmental monitoring, testing, inspection, and risk management. Established in 2002, the company supports clients across a range of sectors by delivering asbestos surveys and air monitoring, water hygiene and legionella risk assessments, air quality testing, noise and vibration monitoring, and wider environmental compliance services.

Part of the Celnor Group

Celnor Group is a UK-based environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape. With a growing portfolio of specialist businesses, Celnor provides essential services that protect people, property and the environment.

While each business retains its own identity, culture and technical specialism, all are supported by a central group function that invests in people, systems and long-term sustainable growth.

Job details

We are looking for motivated individuals to join our Training Academy, where we develop the next generation of Asbestos Consultants within the environmental sector. This is a fully funded, on-the-job training programme that offers the opportunity to build a specialist career while working towards a £30,000 salary within two years. Candidates can follow a flexible training pathway of 1, 2, 3 or 4 years, depending on the pace that suits their development.

You will start your journey by training as an Asbestos Surveyor and Analyst, gaining valuable hands on experience before progressing into consultancy and project management roles. To support your development, Riverside has established a dedicated Training Academy, led by an experienced manager whose sole focus is developing and supporting emerging talent.

Our Asbestos Consultant Programme is designed to accelerate career progression by combining technical training, professional development and leadership skills, helping candidates reach their full potential as quickly as possible.

Enhanced academy members who stay on track also receive monthly performance bonuses, providing stronger earning potential and a faster route into senior roles.

Role Benefits

• Starting salary of £25,058 (including a £1,000 academy bonus), with staged increases to £30,400 by the end of year two (including a £2,000 academy bonus).
• A structured long-term training and development plan, covering technical surveying and analysis, leadership, management, compliance, communication, problem-solving, time management, quality assurance, project management and more.
• Fully funded on-the-job training delivered through nationally recognised providers such as BOHS and RSPH.
• Meaningful, secure work helping to keep people safe in their homes and workplaces.
• Company vehicle provided for work and personal use, plus a company fuel card (private mileage covered by the employee).
• Enhanced benefits package, including pension via salary exchange, life insurance, employee assistance programme (EAP), staff recognition awards, employee discount schemes, and social and charity events.
• Loyalty rewards, including enhanced sick pay and additional annual leave with service.
• High-quality equipment including smartphone, tablet PC, specialist tools and safety equipment.
• A friendly, professional and supportive working environment.

Role Requirement

• Level 3 qualification or higher (e.g. Degree, A-Levels, AS Levels or NVQ Level 3 minimum).
• Willingness to commit 2-4 hours of personal study per week as part of the training programme.
• Full UK driving licence and confidence with regular driving.
• Willingness to complete an enhanced DBS check.
• A professional, friendly and hardworking attitude.
• Ability to successfully complete technical training, audits and examinations.
• A methodical and detail oriented approach to work.

Important information

Celnor Group and its businesses manage recruitment directly. We do not require agency support for this role and will only engage with recruitment partners from our preferred supplier list where necessary.

We may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support parts of the recruitment process. AI is not used for candidate screening, scoring or hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by people, for people. Our recruitment systems are ISO 42001 accredited, reflecting our commitment to ethical, transparent and responsible use of technology.