Asbestos Surveyor & Analyst Apprentice (Level 3) - RSK Asbestos Ltd

RSK Group Limited

Hertfordshire (HP3 9RT)

Closes in 9 days (Friday 22 August 2025)

Posted on 8 August 2025

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Summary

In this role, you'll receive on-the-job training and guidance from our experienced surveyors, analysts, and project managers. Your journey begins with shadowing lead professionals and progresses through a structured training program.

• Wage:

  £21,000 a year

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  Salary increases to National Minimum/Living Wage after first 12 months if applicable Overtime pay

• Training course: Laboratory technician (level 3)
• Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5pm Occasional weekend working and overnight stays, flexibility required

  40 hours a week

• Start date:

  Monday 1 September 2025

• Duration:

  1 year 9 months

• Positions available:

  1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

• Work alongside lead surveyors/analysts during surveys and inspections
• Investigating of building works as part of an Asbestos Survey team ranging from domestic properties through to Grade II listed buildings and power stations
• Air monitoring, sampling and analysis
• Collect factual and numerical data
• Learn approved methods and stay current with legislation
• Progress through our training program to become an authorised surveyor
• Represent RSK Environmental Ltd professionally in all interactions
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
• Fulfil administrative duties including data entry and report production  

Where you'll work

Hemel Hempstead
Hertfordshire
HP3 9RT

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

TIRO TRAINING LTD

Training course

Laboratory technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

• Comply with health and safety policies and procedures including HASWA, COSHH, risk assessments, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), manual handling, emergency procedures.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping, in accordance with organisation Standard Procedures
• Order and control stocks of laboratory materials where required
• Identify, organise and use resources effectively to complete tasks applying the concepts of resource efficiency e.g energy, water and waste
• Adhere to internal and external regulatory requirements e.g. GLP, GMP, GDP
• Prepare for, and perform, laboratory experiments, tests or tasks following any specified methodologies to provide reliable, accurate data e.g. weighing, pipetting, filtering, spectroscopic techniques, chromatography techniques
• Demonstrate technical competence in the use of specified instruments and equipment
• Report faults and seek diagnostic advice to maintain equipment in good working order, including calibration where required
• Complete documentation proficiently
• Keep accurate records of laboratory work undertaken and results
• Contribute to the preparation of reports.
• Use simple statistical techniques for data presentation and evaluation e. g calculation of median and standard deviation, production of graphs
• Demonstrate problem solving techniques including identification of sources of error and how they can be reduced e.g. human error
• Use standard software packages and applications e.g. Microsoft Office suite
• Use Laboratory Information Management systems to support their work
• Address non-routine problems with samples and instrumentation, within defined areas
• Identify relevant information from scientific sources e.g. supervisors, literature etc. in order to contribute to solutions
• Participate in continuous performance improvement of systems and processes relevant to the work environment e.g. workplace organisation techniques, accreditation (e.g. ISO, UKAS) and proficiency testing.
• Evaluate data, recognise and call attention to anomalous or unusual results
• Comply with health and safety policies and procedures including HASWA, COSHH, risk assessments, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), manual handling, emergency procedures.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping, in accordance with organisation Standard Procedures
• Order and control stocks of laboratory materials where required
• Identify, organise and use resources effectively to complete tasks applying the concepts of resource efficiency e.g energy, water and waste
• Adhere to internal and external regulatory requirements e.g. GLP, GMP, GDP
• Prepare for, and perform, laboratory experiments, tests or tasks following any specified methodologies to provide reliable, accurate data e.g. weighing, pipetting, filtering, spectroscopic techniques, chromatography techniques
• Demonstrate technical competence in the use of specified instruments and equipment
• Report faults and seek diagnostic advice to maintain equipment in good working order, including calibration where required
• Complete documentation proficiently
• Keep accurate records of laboratory work undertaken and results
• Contribute to the preparation of reports.
• Use simple statistical techniques for data presentation and evaluation e. g calculation of median and standard deviation, production of graphs
• Demonstrate problem solving techniques including identification of sources of error and how they can be reduced e.g. human error
• Use standard software packages and applications e.g. Microsoft Office suite
• Use Laboratory Information Management systems to support their work
• Address non-routine problems with samples and instrumentation, within defined areas
• Identify relevant information from scientific sources e.g. supervisors, literature etc. in order to contribute to solutions
• Participate in continuous performance improvement of systems and processes relevant to the work environment e.g. workplace organisation techniques, accreditation (e.g. ISO, UKAS) and proficiency testing.
• Evaluate data, recognise and call attention to anomalous or unusual results

Training schedule

Over 21 months, you’ll devote a minimum of 6 hours of your working week on ‘off the job’ training. This can include theory training (for example, virtual lessons & online learning), alongside practical training (for example shadowing, mentoring, & time spent writing assignments. Together this will count towards a Level 3 Laboratory Technician apprenticeship. You’ll be trained by an expert tutor from Tiro as well as an experienced mentor at RSK Asbestos Ltd who together, will make sure you develop the knowledge, skills, and work habits you’ll need to succeed in your career.

Being an apprentice is hands-on, so you’ll get the chance to learn things you might otherwise not have experienced in a university or college environment.

The best part? You’ll be earning a salary while you gain your qualifications, meaning no huge student loans to pay back at the end of the programme!

More training information

The successful candidate will have the chance to obtain BOHS P402, P403, and P404 qualifications, becoming a certified Asbestos Analyst and Surveyor. 

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4 / C)
• Maths (grade 4 / C)
• Science (grade 4 / C)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Customer care skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Physical fitness

Other requirements

This position will require the applicant to pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check Applicants must be comfortable working at heights Applicants must hold a Valid UK Driving License, as this is a site-based position This role requires employees to be clean-shaven, to wear a tight-fitting mask that seals to the face in line with asbestos safety regulations.

About this employer

RSK Asbestos is a UKAS accredited consultancy, with offices in Hemel Hempstead, Coventry, Helsby and Glasgow, and the capacity to provide comprehensive asbestos consultancy services across the country. Thanks to the extensive experience of the team, RSK Asbestos can provide a vast range of asbestos consultancy services, including asbestos surveys for both general management of asbestos within buildings, and for refurbishment or demolition projects.

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Company benefits

31 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) Overtime pay Company van Expenses paid Company pension Digital GP Service Gym and Lifestyle discounts Mental Health Support Regular training & CPD opportunities

After this apprenticeship

There’s no limit to what you can achieve while working with RSK Environmental Ltd. Their team is at the heart of what they do, and they are looking for someone who wants to play a key part in that long term. As a successful applicant, you have the potential to secure a full-time position with the business at the end of your apprenticeship. 
 
Through practical ‘on-the-job’ training you’ll have the opportunity to learn new skills to provide competency and responsibility in carrying out testing and to help develop your career. You can look forward to a range of potential career paths in industries such as construction, engineering, aerospace, automotive or research and development. There is a growing demand for skilled professionals who can ensure the quality and reliability of materials used in various sectors! 
 
This apprenticeship program serves as a stepping stone towards a rewarding career in Asbestos Analysis and Surveying, with the added opportunity to become a registered Technician (RSci Tech) and paves the way for further educational and professional development such as our Level 6 Bachelor of Science (BSc) Applied Materials Science or Applied Chemical Science Apprenticeship. This enables you to take on more specialised roles or progress into leadership positions. 
 
Rest assured, your hard work and determination will be recognised! 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TIRO TRAINING LTD

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000336303.

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Closes in 9 days (Friday 22 August 2025)

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