Location
4 Ducketts Wharf, South Street, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 3AR. This is a site-based role requiring travel to sites across the South East of the UK, with occasional office-based training days.
Hours
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm. Occasional overtime opportunities available; flexibility is required.
Salary
£19,500 - £23,809 per year (dependent on age). Salary increases upon completion of PCERT qualifications.
About the Role
Life Environmental Services Ltd, an independent National Environmental Consultancy established in 1995, is seeking two motivated individuals to join as Level 3 Asbestos Surveyor and Analyst Apprentices. You will earn a salary while studying towards a nationally recognised qualification through a structured training and development programme. The role involves supporting experienced teams on-site across a variety of environments including homes, commercial properties, and industrial sites.
As an apprentice, you will have the opportunity to obtain BOHS P402, P403, and P404 qualifications, becoming a certified Asbestos Analyst and Surveyor.
Asbestos Analysis duties include: carrying out air quality and reassurance monitoring, fibre counting, four-stage clearance inspections, personal and compliance air testing, completing certificates and reports accurately, and assisting with asbestos removal project management.
Asbestos Surveying duties include: collecting and labelling bulk material samples safely, undertaking Management, Refurbishment, and Demolition Surveys, completing Priority Risk Assessments, working across domestic, commercial, and industrial properties, and ensuring sample handling and data uploading follow company procedures.
This apprenticeship offers a clear career pathway with potential for full-time employment upon completion, opportunities for further qualifications such as Level 6 Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Applied Materials Science or Applied Chemical Science, and progression into specialised or leadership roles. Company benefits include a company van, equipment and PPE, pension, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and regular training and CPD opportunities.
Experience
Previous experience is beneficial but not essential. We value the right attitude and aptitude over formal experience.
About you
You must be accurate, diligent, and accountable with a methodical approach and strong attention to detail. You should be results-driven, able to think on your feet, and confident in making sound decisions. A genuine commitment to health and safety and willingness to learn asbestos industry standards is essential. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role suited to someone who thrives in practical environments. Strong communication skills, reliability, self-motivation, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are required.
Due to the site-based nature of the role, you must be aged 20 or over, hold a clean UK driving licence, and be willing to travel to different sites daily. The role also involves occasional heavy lifting, working at heights, and in confined spaces.
Qualifications
Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn are more important than formal qualifications. Applicants must not already hold a Level 3, degree, or equivalent higher-level qualification in a closely related field, as apprenticeship funding is designed for upskilling or reskilling.
Eligibility requirements include being over 20, not in full-time education, having lived in the UK for at least 3 years, and having the right to work in the UK.
