Asbestos Analyst & Surveyor Apprenticeship (Level 3) - Acorn Analytical Services in West Bromwich

Working for Acorn Analytical Services, we provide a full asbestos support service, ensuring that your risk from asbestos is correctly managed, repaired or removed quickly, smoothly, on time and on budget.

Location: Sites around the Dudley area

Expected Start Date: June 2026

Our team of experts deliver bespoke training to empower your workforce to understand the best processes and systems to ensure safe asbestos controls. With our offices in Northampton, Cleckheaton, Birmingham and London, Acorn Analytical Services provides a UK-wide service.

The Package

• Starting salary of £20,500/year
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday day off
• Company events
• Working hours are 37.5 hours per week
• Starting hours are 8am‐5pm (This can vary depending on site needs)
• Company pension scheme
• Regular training and CPD opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Shadowing experienced Asbestos Consultants undertaking surveys, air testing, analysis, asbestos removal project management and consultancy with clients at various domestic and commercial sites.
• Liaising with clients.
• Travelling across the UK to undertake air monitoring and site works.
• Gathering and analysing air samples as per current Health and Safety guidance.
• Reporting findings to our clients.
• Work away, work evenings and weekends may be required.

Asbestos Consultant industry qualifications and Health and Safety training will be provided both in‐house and externally. The successful candidate will work towards obtaining the required P402 Qualification in Asbestos surveying, British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS) Proficiency Qualifications in Air Sampling and Fibre Counting (PCM) P403 and Clearance Testing and the Requirements of a Certificate for Reoccupation P404.

About You

• You prefer being out on site rather than behind a desk, and you’re comfortable working in environments like construction, demolition, or industrial settings.
• Early starts, travel, and changing locations don’t put you off - you enjoy the variety and the sense of purpose that comes with hands‐on work.
• You take safety seriously and understand the importance of following procedures properly.
• You’re calm, focused, and able to stay composed even in regulated environments where inspections, audits, or oversight are part of the job.
• You’re practical by nature and learn best by doing.
• You can work independently once trained, taking responsibility for your tasks, but you also communicate clearly with teammates and supervisors.
• You’re motivated by doing work that matters - contributing to environmental safety, compliance, and protecting public health.
• You value clear expectations, stability, and progression.

Apprenticeship Eligibility

• Be 16 or over
• Not be in full‐time education
• Have lived in the UK for at least 3 years
• Have the right to work in the UK
• Applicants should not already hold a Level 3, degree or higher qualification in a closely related subject, or have significant experience in the same field.

How the Apprenticeship Works

Start your career as an asbestos site technician and gain hands‐on experience supporting essential surveying, air monitoring, and inspection work in real‐world environments. Over 12 months, you'll combine day‐to‐day experience in your role with structured training delivered by expert tutors at Tiro.

What Your Training Will Look Like

You'll follow a structured programme combining live sessions, online learning, and hands‐on workplace training to build your skills step by step.

What Could Your Future Look Like

This apprenticeship will help you build the skills and experience needed to start your career as an asbestos site technician and progress within the asbestos management industry.