Job Description

Our client is a respected name within the asbestos industry, known for providing high quality analytical services to clients throughout the UK. They are currently looking for a qualified, experienced and hardworking Asbestos Lab Analyst based in the Durham area. The successful applicant will hold the P401 asbestos qualification with extensive laboratory experience carrying out bulk analysis of asbestos samples. Consideration will be given to applications from Darlington, Sunderland, Barnard Castle, Newcastle, and the surrounding areas.

Qualifications & Experience:

Must hold the P401 asbestos qualification.
Must have sufficient experience working within a laboratory/asbestos environment.
Previous experience in carrying out analysis on soil samples will be advantageous.
Must have excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Must be proficient in using the Microsoft Office Package.
Must be fully conversant of the Health & Safety procedures.
Must have excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritise own workload.

Postholder Responsibilities:

Receiving and preparing asbestos bulk samples.
Carrying out bulk analysis of asbestos materials, etc., entering the results in LIMS and generating accurate data in line with UKAS standards.
Maintaining and assisting quality control and data compliance in an appropriate and accurate way.
Ensuring that all analytical equipment used are kept clean and up to date..
Liaising with clients and managers as and when required – dealing with issues effectively and appropriately.
Solving problems pertaining to laboratory tests and making sure that the samples are stored appropriately or returned to the right place.
Ensuring compliance with all relevant Health & Safety and data protection procedures.
Carrying out any other laboratory duties as and when required.

In general, the successful applicant will be adaptable, knowledgeable, with an excellent eye for detail.
The ideal individual will also demonstrate an ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a team.

This is a good opportunity to join a successful company that offers a competitive salary, depending on expertise and along with many other benefits.

Future Select are the leading market supplier for recruitment in the Asbestos industry, we work with the best clients & candidates and supply the majority of permanent jobs in the asbestos market.

We have a large dedicated team, with over 25 years combined industry experience within Asbestos recruitment specifically geared to dealing with Asbestos Surveyors/Analysts/Lab Technicians, Administrators, Project/Regional /Technical/Quality/Training/Sales Managers through to Director level for both Consultancy & Removal. We have intrinsic knowledge of the marketplace, as well as respecting candidates/clients confidentiality in this close knit market sector.

We are also interested in anyone with p401/p402/p403/p404/p404 or s301 CCP.

We are inundated with applications, we will endeavour to get back in touch, however if you have applied to Future Select and you have not heard from us after a week, on this occasion, you will not have been successful. Your details will be saved on our system and you will be contacted in the future if a vacancy matches your skills.