Department: Business Support
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Swanley
Compensation: £25,000 - £26,750 / year
Description
Asbestos Bulk Analyst - P401. Watford or Dartford
Riverside Environmental Services
Who We Are
Riverside Environmental Services Ltd is an independent environmental consultancy specialising in environmental monitoring, testing, inspection, and risk management. Established in 2002, the company supports clients across a range of sectors by delivering asbestos surveys and air monitoring, water hygiene and legionella risk assessments, air quality testing, noise and vibration monitoring, and wider environmental compliance services.
Part of the Celnor Group
Celnor Group is a UK-based environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape. With a growing portfolio of specialist businesses, Celnor provides essential services that protect people, property and the environment.
While each business retains its own identity, culture and technical specialism, all are supported by a central group function that invests in people, systems and long-term sustainable growth.
Job details
As a P401 Bulk Analyst, you will be responsible for the identification and analysis of asbestos containing materials (ACMs) in bulk samples, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and high quality reporting in line with UKAS and HSE requirements.
What You Will Do
Conduct bulk analysis of suspected asbestos containing materials in accordance with HSE guidance (HSG248).
Prepare samples and perform analysis using microscopy and polarised light microscopy (PLM).
Accurately record findings and produce detailed laboratory reports.
Maintain laboratory quality standards in line with UKAS accreditation requirements.
Follow strict quality control procedures and participate in proficiency testing schemes.
Ensure equipment is maintained and calibrated appropriately.
Adhere to internal health & safety and quality management procedures.
Who You Are
BOHS P401 – Identification of Asbestos in Bulk Samples qualification.
Experience working in a UKAS accredited laboratory.
Strong understanding of HSG248 guidance.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Join us
You'll be joining a business where your contribution matters and where professionalism, integrity and teamwork are genuinely valued. As part of the wider Celnor Group, you'll benefit from group-wide investment, shared expertise and opportunities to develop your career as the organisation continues to grow.
Benefits
Generous annual leave: 20 days plus bank holidays, with up to 5 additional loyalty days
Life assurance: Death in Service cover at 2x salary after 6 months.
Pension scheme via salary exchange
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing and support.
Fully funded training through nationally recognised providers.
Clear long-term career development and progression pathways.
Performance and recognition rewards, including Red Letter Days, vouchers, and staff recognition schemes.
Staff benefits and discounts via BenefitHub.
Regular social, charity, and team events, including summer BBQ's.
Important information
Celnor Group and its businesses manage recruitment directly. We do not require agency support for this role and will only engage with recruitment partners from our preferred supplier list where necessary.
We may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support parts of the recruitment process. AI is not used for candidate screening, scoring or hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by people, for people. Our recruitment systems are ISO 42001 accredited, reflecting our commitment to ethical, transparent and responsible use of technology.