Asbestos Operative

Salary: up to £16.54 per hour plus Veolia benefits

Hours: 41 hours per week 

Location: Mobile across the UK - Working away from home and travelling throughout the UK will be required as part of the role.

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone.

We’re looking for a dedicated professional to work as part of a team to decommission redundant assets within the nuclear industry. The role will be working on both live and defunct sites in various locations across the country. You will need to be flexible regarding location and travel arrangements for each site.  

This role will require you to work in confined spaces and areas where asbestos may be present. You must not have any known allergies or medical conditions which would make it unsafe for you to work with asbestos. If successful, you will need to pass a medical examination before being able to start work.

What we can offer you:

• Access to our people’s pension scheme

• Free physiotherapy service 

• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers

• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to

• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential 

What you'll be doing:

• Carrying out general labouring duties as directed by the Team Leader / Supervisor

• Undertaking the removal of non-hazardous materials only under direct supervision

• Removing hazardous materials including asbestos under the direction of trained personnel

• Using hand tools and equipment as required

• Following safety instructions from the Asbestos Supervisor and maintain a safe place of work for themselves and others  

• Wearing the PPE and RPE provided and being responsible for its maintenance and cleaning  

• Attending asbestos operative training and refresher training when required to do so  

• Reporting all accidents / incidents and near misses by informing their Manager / Supervisor  

• Attending asbestos medicals every two years and reporting any changes to their health  

What we're looking for:

• SC clearance or experience working at secure nuclear facilities

• Full Asbestos Removal Operatives training (in-date)

• Asbestos Medical Certificate (in-date)

• Full Face Fits full and half face mask (in-date)

• Must hold CSCS card

• Must have experience in working in a construction environment

• Must be physically fit and able to wear respiratory protective equipment

• Must be willing to work in a team and on own initiative

• Must be reliable, honest and trustworthy

• Must have a positive attitude towards health & safety

What’s next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. 

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. 

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.