Asbestos Operative

Job Overview

We are seeking a reliable, safety-conscious Qualified Asbestos Operative to join our environmental remediation team. In this role, you will be responsible for the safe setup, removal, containment, and disposal of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) from commercial, industrial, and residential sites. You will strictly adhere to relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations to ensure a safe working environment for all site personnel and the public.

Key Responsibilities

Site Preparation: Construct negative pressure enclosures, install decontamination units (DCUs), and set up warning signage and air extraction equipment in line with site plans.

Removal & Abatement: Safely remove, encapsulate, or repair licensed and non-licensed asbestos-containing materials using approved methods (e.g., controlled wetting, shadow vacuuming).

Waste Handling & Disposal: Double-bag, seal, label, and transport hazardous asbestos waste to designated secure waste points for licensed disposal.

Equipment Maintenance: Maintain, inspect, and clean all personal protective equipment (PPE), respiratory protective equipment (RPE), and specialized tools before and after each shift.

Compliance & Safety: Strictly follow Control of Asbestos Regulations (CAR 2012 / HSE guidelines), RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements), and company health and safety procedures.

Site Decontamination: Perform thorough final cleaning (Type H vacuuming, wet wiping) of enclosures to pass clearance inspections.

Requirements & Qualifications

Certifications: Valid Asbestos Removal Operative Training Certification (CAT C / Licensed Asbestos Operative).

Medical & Testing: Valid Asbestos Medical Certificate and current Face Fit Test certificate for full-face and half-mask RPE.

Site Cards: Valid CSCS Card (Asbestos Removal Specialist or equivalent).

Experience: Minimum 1-2 years of hands-on experience in licensed asbestos removal.

Knowledge: Sound understanding of health and safety standards, hazardous waste regulations, and environmental containment protocols.

Physical Requirements: Ability to perform heavy physical labor, work at heights or in confined spaces, and wear full protective gear and RPE for extended periods
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed