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Job Reference: HCC622456
Salary Range: £25,186 - £26,244 per annum
Work Location: Hampshire Scientific Service, Southsea (Hybrid Working)
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 14 December 2025
This is a fantastic training opportunity to develop your skills to become an accomplished Asbestos Surveyor, contributing to the delivery of our Asbestos Management Services to the County Council and external partners.
The Role:
Joining Hampshire County Council as a Trainee Asbestos Surveyor (Level 1), you’ll play a key part in delivering our UKAS-accredited Asbestos Management Services to the County Council and external partners. Working alongside experienced professionals, you’ll gain hands‑on experience in both site and office environments while developing the skills needed to become an accomplished asbestos surveyor.
* Assist with asbestos surveys and sample analysis using polarised light microscopy techniques
* Follow strict procedures and quality standards to ensure compliance with UKAS accreditation
* Support office‑based tasks including data logging, report compilation, and equipment maintenance
* Work under supervision while learning industry best practices and preparing for formal qualifications
What we’re looking for:
* A genuine interest in science and a methodical approach to work
* Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain professionalism under pressure
* Physically fit to undertake site activities and adaptable to varying work environments
* Motivated to learn and develop, with excellent organisational and communication skills
Hampshire is a beautiful place to live, with vibrant cities, miles of coastline and two National Parks. If you enjoy outdoor activities, you’ll find world class walking, cycling, sailing and much more. For more information, please go to: Living and Working in Hampshire
Our benefits package includes details of the holiday entitlement, pension scheme, flexi‑time scheme, family friendly policies and interest free travel loans and discounts. We offer a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace. We have created an environment that you can look forward to being a part of, where you are empowered to be your best and a workplace built on teamwork where people can grow and develop in their roles.
If you think you have what it takes to make a real difference in Hampshire, get in touch!
This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check and Non-Police Personnel Vetting. Further information about this process will be provided to successful candidates. Candidates must have resided in the UK for a minimum of 3 years for the Non-Police Personnel Vetting in order for clearance to be obtained.
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Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.
We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.
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