Asbestos Bulk Analyst

Location:

Chelmsford (CM2) – Essex, South East, United Kingdom

Salary:

£28000 – £32000 per annum

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Property & Real Estate Jobs

Other Industries & Skills: 

Management & Executive

Advertiser:

Penguin Recruitment Ltd

Job ID:

132622701

Posted On: 

12 January 2026

Asbestos Lab Analysts – Essex

What’s in store for you?

* Competitive salary up to GBP32,000, depending on skills and experience
* 21 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
* Pension scheme
* Overtime work available
* Staff Referral Incentive Scheme
* Training opportunities to enhance Employee development

Come be part of our expanding Lab team at a well-established, UKAS accredited asbestos consultancy. Due to significant contract wins in the Southeast, specifically related to domestic housing stock, and a relocation to an office twice the size, we are seeking talented individuals to join our team.

We are looking for dedicated and P401 qualified Asbestos Lab Analysts to join our growing operations. In this vital role, you will contribute directly to ensuring public safety and regulatory compliance through accurate analysis.

Key Responsibilities of a BOHS P401 Asbestos Analyst:

* Receive and log asbestos samples into the laboratory management system.
* Prepare asbestos samples for analysis using appropriate techniques.
* Undertake microscopic analysis of bulk materials for the presence of asbestos fibres.
* Identify and quantify asbestos fibre types (Chrysotile, Amosite, Crocidolite) to BOHS P401 standards.
* Accurately record and report analytical findings, ensuring data integrity.
* Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment, ensuring it is in good working order.
* Adhere strictly to UKAS accreditation requirements, company procedures, and health and safety guidelines.
* Participate in internal and external quality control programs.

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