Asbestos Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship (Level 3) - Full Circle Compliance

Location

32 Writtle Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3BX

Employer

Full Circle Compliance is a fully independent consultancy delivering trusted asbestos management services.

Package

• Starting salary £23,132 per year
• 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
• Birthday as a paid day off each year
• Life insurance benefit
• Online GP access
• Online Well‑Being Portal
• Flexible working shift patterns available
• Holiday accruement scheme
• Company social events

Key Responsibilities

As a laboratory technician you will support asbestos bulk sample analysis, laboratory operations and reporting to ensure accurate, compliant results.

• Analyze asbestos bulk samples in accordance with HSG 248 and pursue RSPH certification.
• Analyze samples for asbestos content following contract KPIs.
• Collate, prepare and issue bulk certificate documentation in line with KPIs.
• Assist Laboratory Supervisors with laboratory management, stock level notifications and maintenance.
• Maintain targets and KPIs set by the Laboratory Supervisors and act on urgent instructions.
• Participate in QC and UKAS procedures as required.
• Communicate with team members and clients.
• Issue regular updates on sample quantities at each stage for the weekly target.
• Undertake any necessary training and development.
• Perform other administrative duties as required.

About You

You enjoy detailed, focused work and take pride in accuracy. You are motivated to build real knowledge and develop a career in a laboratory environment where precision and consistency are essential.

You are comfortable in a structured setting, working independently for extended periods while maintaining high standards and quality checks. You are patient, methodical and able to concentrate for long periods on detailed tasks.

Apprenticeship Eligibility

• Be 18 or over.
• Not be in full‑time education.
• Live in the UK for at least 3 years.
• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Applicants should not already hold a Level 3 qualification, degree or higher in a closely related subject, or have significant experience in the same field.

Training and Development

As part of a Level 3 Asbestos Laboratory Technician apprenticeship, you will learn to carry out bulk asbestos analysis, apply recognised analytical techniques and contribute to producing accurate, compliant, legally defensible results.

Over 12 months you will combine day‑to‑day experience with structured training delivered by expert tutors at Tiro.

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

You will work toward the RSPH Level 3 Award in Asbestos Bulk Analysis, a recognized qualification within the industry.

Future Opportunities

The apprenticeship provides a pathway to progress within the industry, potentially becoming an Asbestos Bulk Analyst, a Registered Science Technician (RSciTech) and opening up further technical and scientific roles.

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