Trainee Asbestos Consultant

Bradley Environmental Consultants Limited; oThongathi; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradley Environmental Consultants Limited is seeking a Trainee Asbestos Consultant to join their growing team. This role involves shadowing experienced professionals and undertaking training for nationally recognised qualifications. Ideal candidates will possess excellent customer service skills and a commitment to health and safety. Competitive training salary offered, alongside opportunities for full-time career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Industry leading overtime policy

Work-Life balance guarantee

Paid travel time

Company paid healthcare plan

Company pension

22 days of annual leave

Additional day for birthday

Paid bank holidays

Contractual sick pay

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English.
• Understanding of Health and Safety procedures.
• Ability to work within the team and under own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Shadow experienced asbestos surveyors and analysts.
• Undertake nationally recognised qualifications to become an Asbestos Analyst/Surveyor.
• Travel to other locations for national contracts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Report writing

Health and Safety understanding

Teamwork

Initiative

Flexibility

Education

5 GCSEs including Maths and English

A Levels or equivalent (advantage)

Job description

Vacancy Ref: 5037

We are excited to announce that as a result of the continued support we have been offering to key clients and the continued success of our teams nationally, we are currently recruiting for a Trainee Asbestos Consultant to join our team in Maidstone, Kent.

Due to our continued growth and national client portfolio of partners, Bradley Environmental Consultants are looking for enthusiastic and loyal individuals to join our Technical Team to carry out site work.

If you are interested in a rewarding career working for a highly respected, growing, successful and established nationwide company, with 30 years' trading experience, this is a great opportunity for you.

Roles and Responsibilities

The role will initially involve shadowing a team of experienced asbestos surveyors and analysts. Should the candidate show good aptitude and enthusiasm for the role, they will be given an opportunity to undertake nationally recognised qualifications to become an Asbestos Analyst/Surveyor.

Some travel to other locations will be required due to national contracts. Manual handling, working at height and in confined spaces may also be required. All work is conducted in a safe manner and full training and supervision will be given.

Person Specification

The Successful Candidate Must Also Possess The Following

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English (A Levels, Degree or equivalent would be an advantage)
• An understanding of Health and Safety procedures
• Excellent interpersonal skills and first rate customer service
• Accurate report writing skills
• Ability to work within the team and under own initiative
• A commitment to study in order to understand the legislative and quality requirements to pass a written exam, as well as being able to develop skills needed to pass practical exam(s)
• A flexible approach to working hours as evening and weekend work may be required
• Full driving licence
• Be willing to provide an enhanced DBS disclosure (cost will be met by the company)
• Construction site or trades experience would be an advantage (but not essential)
  
  

What We Can Offer You

Competitive training salary of between £25,646.40 to £28,225.60 per annum. Once qualified and authorised as competent the salary rises to between £28,225.60 and £31,054.40 (including London weighting if applicable determined by postcode). Further increases will be awarded commensurate with competency authorisations and additional qualifications.

• Industry leading overtime policy, including a generous out of hours policy, time and a half in the week and £20 per hour on a weekend (minimum of 4 hours paid) rising to £25 per hour once qualified and authorised as competent.
• Work-Life balance guarantee, including time in lieu flexible working week
• Paid travel time
• Company paid healthcare plan (long service award at 3 and % years)
• A company pension, into which we contribute 3% of qualifying earnings
• 22 days of annual leave (long service award applies at 3 and 5 years)
• An additional day of annual leave for your birthday, or the closest working day to your birthday
• Paid, statutory, bank holidays (8)
• Contractual sick pay
• £1000 staff referral incentive
  
  

The successful candidate(s) will also be given the opportunity to undertake further nationally recognised qualifications and to develop with their role and within the company.

A company vehicle may also be made available for the successful candidate who shows potential and progression and the salary will be further increased as qualifications and authorisations are gained.

How to Apply

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Please note that any offer of employment would be subject to Bradley Environmental being able to submit an Enhanced DBS check (at the company's expense).

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