Asbestos Surveyor and Analyst Apprentice (Level 3) - Life Environmental Services Ltd

Department: Science Apprenticeship - Asbestos L3

Employment Type: Apprentice

Location: Nottinghamshire

Compensation: £19,000 - £23,810 / year

Description

Location: This is a site-based role so requires the ability to work both from home and to travel to sites across Nottingham, the Midlands and the South West of the UK. You will have occasional office-based training days, and there is the occasional opportunity for overtime, so flexibility is required.

Working for Life Environmental Services Ltd 
 Established in 1995, Life Environmental Services Ltd are an independent National Environmental Consultancy. The company employs a total of 135 staff members covering the whole of the United Kingdom.

The business now provides a comprehensive selection of Environmental Consultancy Services.  The core areas of the business are Asbestos Consultancy, Legionella Consultancy Services and Fire Consultancy Services, across all sectors including Construction, Local Government, MOD, Education, Social Housing, Logistics, Manufacturing and many more.

We are now looking for 2 motivated individuals to join our team as Level 3 Asbestos Surveyor and Analyst Apprentices.  
The Package

• Starting salary: £19,500 - £23,809 per year (dependent on age)
• Salary increases upon completion of PCERT qualifications 
• Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5pm 
• 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Company van 
• Equipment and PPE provided 
• Pension 
• Regular training & CPD opportunities 

What will I be doing as an Asbestos Surveying and Analyst Apprentice?

Life Environmental Services are pleased to be able to offer you the opportunity to both earn a salary and study towards a nationally recognised qualification through our Level 3 Asbestos Surveying and Analyst Apprenticeship. 

As an Asbestos Analyst & Surveyor Apprentice, you’ll be working out on-site, learning the ropes of both roles through a structured training and development programme. You'll support our experienced teams in a variety of environments—from homes and commercial properties to industrial sites. 
The successful candidate will have the chance to obtain BOHS P402, P403, and P404 qualifications, becoming a certified Asbestos Analyst and Surveyor.

Asbestos Analysis:

• Carry out air quality and reassurance monitoring
• Conduct fibre counting
• Perform four-stage clearance inspections
• Undertake personal and compliance air testing
• Accurately complete certificates and reports
• Assist with asbestos removal project management

 Asbestos Surveying:

• Collect and label bulk material samples safely
• Undertake Management, Refurbishment, and Demolition Surveys
• Complete Priority Risk Assessments for clients
• Work across a range of property types (domestic, commercial, industrial)
• Ensure sample handling and data uploading follows company procedures

What could the future look like?

There’s no limit to what you can achieve while working with Life Environmental Services. As a successful applicant, you have the potential to secure a full-time position within the company at the conclusion of your apprenticeship.

Through practical on-the-job training, you will develop new skills and gain the competence and responsibility required for asbestos surveying and analysis. This apprenticeship serves as a stepping stone towards a rewarding career in asbestos management, with the added opportunity for the apprentice to work towards professional recognition such as becoming a registered Science Technician (RSci Tech). 

This programme opens up a variety of career pathways across industries including construction, civil engineering, environmental consultancy, health and safety management, and hazardous materials surveying, ensuring your skills are in demand across multiple sectors.

This apprenticeship can also help pave the way for further professional development and accreditation in asbestos management. You may choose to pursue recognised qualifications such as the P405 Asbestos Surveying Certificate, P402 Asbestos Management Awareness, or the P403 Asbestos Project Management qualification to advance your career.

What will you bring?

About you
 
Working in the asbestos field demands accuracy, diligence, and a strong sense of accountability. That’s why we’re looking for someone who approaches tasks with care, a methodical app