At a glance
- Furn Contractor Ltd
- Employer
- £13.85 per hour
- Salary
- 15/05/2026
- Closing date
- Fixed Term Contract
- Contract
- Full Time
- Hours
ABOUT THE ROLE
An Asbestos Operative safely removes, repairs, or encapsulates asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) in commercial, industrial, or residential buildings, often prior to demolition or refurbishment. Key duties include constructing containment areas, using specialized equipment, adhering to strict Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regulations, wearing protective clothing/respirators, and decontaminating.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Removal and Remediation: Safely removing or repairing asbestos (e.g., ceiling tiles, pipe lagging, insulation boards).
- Site Preparation: Building, cleaning, and maintaining containment enclosures (tenting) to prevent fiber release.
- Safety Compliance: Strict adherence to method statements, risk assessments, and legal regulations, including the use of decontamination units.
- PPE Usage: Wearing and maintaining respiratory protective equipment (RPE) and personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Waste Disposal: Packaging and disposing of asbestos waste in accordance with environmental regulations.
- Equipment Maintenance: Using specialized equipment like airless sprayers and keeping tools in working order.
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications, Knowledge & skills:
- Training: Usually requires an Asbestos Removal Operative training certificate (e.g., ARCA or equivalent).
- Fitness: Must be physically fit and, due to the need for masks, clean-shaven.
- Licence: A full driving licence is often required.
- Skills: Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights.
- Checks: Often requires a medical check and face-fit tests for respiratory equipment.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTION TIPS
TO APPLY, PLEASE SEND YOUR UPDATED CV AND COVER LETTER TO george.belle@hackney.gov.uk
PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR CV CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
- Personal Profile (Tailor this section to the specific role you are applying for).
- Employment History (List starting with the most recent entry).
- Education, Training, and Qualifications (List starting with the most recent, including secondary school education).
PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR COVER LETTER CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
- What you are applying for and why.
- Why do you want to work for Furns Contract Ltd?
- What qualifications do you already hold that are relevant to the Asbestos Operative Apprentice Level 2?
- What SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE and EXPERTISE do you have that are relevant for this apprenticeship? (please refer to the candidate requirements listed above).
- What personal qualities do you have that will be useful for this apprenticeship?
- What do you hope to gain from this apprenticeship? (please refer to the job description above).
Once a suitable candidate is appointed, this vacancy will close without further notice.