Asbestos Analyst & Surveyor Apprenticeship (Level 3) - Thames Laboratories

Asbestos Analyst & Surveyor Apprenticeship (Level 3) - Thames Laboratories

Department: Science Apprenticeship - Asbestos L3

Employment Type: Apprentice

Location: Cambridgeshire

Compensation: £21,500 / year

Description

Location: Hollow Farm, Hilton Rd, Fenstanton PE28 9LJ

Expected Start Date: May 2026

Thames Laboratories, established in 1991, is a leading accredited asbestos consultancy with office locations in London, Cambridgeshire and Stoke on Trent. We offer trusted asbestos solutions nationally, holding UKAS accreditation since inception. We provide a full range of asbestos consultancy services to clients in the public and private sectors, delivering outstanding and high quality service.

The Package

• Starting salary of £21,500 per year
• 31 days annual leave
• 37.5 hours per week (Between 8:00am - 6:00pm)
• Monday to Friday
• Christmas shut down period
• Discounts at hundreds of retailers, restaurants and destinations as well as gym discounts
• Workplace Pension

Key Responsibilities

We are pleased to offer an opportunity for an Asbestos Analyst & Surveyor Apprentice to join our team. In this role, you will support day to day asbestos surveying, sampling and site inspections, providing technical assistance to ensure safety, compliance and accurate reporting in line with regulatory standards.

This apprenticeship provides a strong foundation for a future career in asbestos management, building surveying and analysis, offering opportunities to develop a broad range of practical and technical skills in a supportive environment with a strong focus on health and safety.

• Investigation of building fabric works as part of an asbestos survey team - this can range from domestic properties to grade II listed buildings to nuclear power plants
• Air monitoring, sampling and analysis
• Ensuring all work complies with Health and Safety regulations
• Delivering excellent customer service to clients at all levels
• Travelling throughout your allocated region as part of your day to day role, with potential travel further afield
• Collaborating closely with both the field and administrative team

About You

You prefer being out on site rather than behind a desk, and you're comfortable working in environments like construction, demolition or industrial settings. Early starts, travel and changing locations don't put you off - in fact you enjoy the variety and the sense of purpose that comes with hands on work.

You take safety seriously and understand the importance of following procedures properly. Working to strict rules, method statements and risk assessments feels natural to you and you don't cut corners. You're calm, focused and able to stay composed even in regulated environments where inspections, audits or oversight are part of the job.

You're practical by nature and learn best by doing. Repetition and routine don't bother you - you see them as part of building consistency and getting things right every time. You're comfortable using equipment, following technical processes and working in PPE or RPE for extended periods when required.

You can work independently once trained, taking responsibility for your tasks, but you also communicate clearly with teammates and supervisors to make sure work is completed safely and correctly. You're motivated by doing work that matters - contributing to environmental safety, compliance and protecting public health.

You value clear expectations, stability and progression. You're interested in building a long term career, developing your skills step by step and moving forward into roles such as surveyor or analyst over time.

Apprenticeship Eligibility

To apply for this apprenticeship you must:

• Be 18 or over
• Not be in full time education
• Have lived in the UK for at least 3 years
• Have the right to work in the UK
• Hold a full UK driving licence

Apprenticeships are designed to provide new knowledge, skills and behaviours, so applicants should not already hold a Level 3, degree or higher qualification in a closely related subject or have significant experience in the same field.

So How Does the Apprenticeship Work?

Start your career as an asbestos site technician and gain hands on experience supporting essential surveying, air monitoring and inspection work in real world environments.

As part of this Level 3 Asbestos Site Technician apprenticeship, you'll learn how to carry out asbestos surveys, air monitoring and clearance activities, applying recognised industry methods to produce accurate, compliant and legally defensible results.

Over 12 months, you'll combine day to day experience in your role with structured training delivered by expert tutors at Tiro. Our blended learning approach includes a mix of online sessions, in person training and hands on support, alongside guidance from a dedicated mentor in the workplace.

You'll spend at least 6 hours per week on off the job training, including virtual learning, practical activities and applied assignments.

What your training will look like: You'll follow a structured programme combining live sessions, online learning and hands on workplace training to build your skills step by step.

As part of your training, you'll also work towards the RSPH Level 3 Award in Asbestos Air Monitoring and Clearance Procedures, a recognised qualification within the asbestos industry.

What could your future look like? This apprenticeship will help you build the skills and experience needed to start your career as an asbestos site technician and progress within the asbestos management industry. Through hands on training, you'll develop the competence and confidence to carry out asbestos surveys, air monitoring and clearance testing in line with regulatory requirements. You'll work in safety critical environments, following strict compliance standards and contributing to protecting people, property and the wider environment. This programme can also lead to professional recognition, such as becoming a Registered Science Technician (RSciTech).

You'll gain experience that's highly valued in a regulated and essential industry, opening up opportunities to grow and specialise within asbestos surveying, air monitoring and related technical roles.