Asbestos Operative

Construction Resources is currently recruiting on behalf of one of our clients for an experienced Asbestos Operative to join their team on a permanent basis.

Our client is fully committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion, promoting a positive culture that values and celebrates diversity. All individuals are treated fairly, with respect, and without discrimination. The recruitment process is inclusive and reasonable adjustments will be supported where required.

As an Asbestos Operative, you will play a key role in delivering safe, compliant and high-quality asbestos removal and remediation works across a range of domestic, commercial and industrial environments.

Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out asbestos removal works in line with current legislation and best practice

• Maintaining strict adherence to health & safety requirements and site procedures

• Promoting non-discriminatory practices in all aspects of work

• Taking reasonable care for your own health and safety, and that of others, in line with the Health & Safety at Work Act

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Full UK Asbestos Operative training (UKATA or equivalent in date)

• Valid medical certification compliant with the Control of Asbestos Regulations

• Face-fit certification (qualitative or quantitative)

• Valid CSCS card

• Proven experience within the asbestos removal industry

• Strong understanding of RAMS, safe systems of work and compliance standards

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team while following strict H&S procedures

• Full UK driving licence (including towing entitlement)

• Good communication skills across multiple channels (face-to-face, email, Microsoft Teams)

• First Aid at Work certification

• SSSTS or SMSTS

• Additional H&S qualifications (e.g. IOSH Working Safely, NEBOSH General Certificate)

• Experience working in live commercial or construction environments

• Knowledge of hazardous waste handling procedures

• 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday)

• Agile working approach

• 24 days holiday, increasing with service

• Festive shutdown (3-4 days taken from holiday entitlement)

• Matched pension contributions up to 8%

• Life assurance

• Ongoing career development and bespoke learning programmes

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Corporate discount scheme

• Award-winning health & wellbeing support

• 24/7 GP access, EAP, financial wellbeing tools and more