Trainee Asbestos Surveyor

Smith’s Gloucester Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned construction firm in Gloucester is seeking a hard-working individual to join their team as a surveyor. This role involves assisting in asbestos management and conducting refurbishment surveys, alongside data collection and report preparation. The company values family principles and offers full training from an experienced mentor, opportunities for progression, and various perks like life assurance and gym membership discounts. This position promises a supportive work environment and a commitment to health and safety.

Benefits

Life Assurance Scheme

Corporate gym membership discount

Staff discount on skip hire

Unlimited access to mental health support

Free on-site Parking

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to health and safety procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Willingness to learn and undergo training.

Responsibilities

• Assist in asbestos management and surveys.
• Collect samples and record site data accurately.
• Prepare detailed reports and documentation.
• Identify work opportunities for the removals team.

Skills

Data collection

Health and safety compliance

Client communication

Customer service

Job description

Who are we?

Smiths (Gloucester) Ltd is a family run business owned and run by the Smith family since 1982. Smiths has grown from a single owner-operated plant hire company to a multifaceted group with family values still firmly at the heart of each project undertaken. With depots in Avonmouth, Cardiff, Gloucester, Stonehouse and Tewkesbury we operate predominately across the South-West of England. We specialise in Construction, Waste Management, Plant Hire, Demolition and Transport operations.

What we are looking for?

We are seeking a hard-working individual who is looking for a career in a busy and thriving industry. We will provide you with in house and course specific training to ensure that you have all the essential tools to become a comprehensive surveyor.

Responsibilities for the job role:

• Assist in carrying out asbestos management, refurbishment, and demolition surveys
• Collect samples and record accurate site data
• Support with preparing detailed reports and documentation
• Follow strict health and safety procedures at all times
• Liaise professionally with clients and colleagues
• Identify work opportunities to pass on to the Asbestos removals team.
• Assist the team with tendering exercises.
• Provide high class customer service to our clients at all times.
• Daily uploading of data into our IT system.

What can we offer you?

• Life Assurance Scheme
• Be part of a family run business
• Progression opportunities
• Full training from an experienced mentor
• Free on-site Parking
• Corporate gym membership discount
• Staff discount on skip hire (50% plus discount on further group services)
• Progression opportunities
• Unlimited access to mental health support

What are our core values?

If these values align with yours you are in the right place!

Honesty - We believe that honesty in all matters is the best policy.

Family values - We operate as a family unit with high moral standards, discipline and respect.

Hardworking - We are certain that nothing is impossible if you work hard enough at it.

Reliability - We pride ourselves on not letting people down and being true to our word.

Environmental sustainability - We aim to minimise the impact that our company has on the environment by reducing emissions and waste, and recycling a large proportion of our waste (80% plus). We truly believe in a greener future for generations to come.

Please apply if you are interested in this role and we will come back to you.