Level 3 Asbestos Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship

About the role

This Level 3 apprenticeship offers hands‑on experience as an Asbestos Laboratory Technician, supporting daily laboratory operations and learning essential analytical techniques. You will work in a professional, quality‑focused environment, gaining the foundation for a career in asbestos analysis and laboratory science.

Key responsibilities

• Receive, log and prepare laboratory samples for analysis.
• Carry out sample preparation techniques following laboratory procedures.
• Use stereo and polarised light microscopy to identify asbestos fibres such as chrysotile, amosite and crocidolite.
• Record analytical results and maintain data in laboratory information systems.
• Assist in producing certificates, maintain equipment and ensure a clean, safe lab environment.

Required profile

• Must be 18 or over, not in full‑time education and have the right to work in the UK.
• Detail‑oriented, able to work independently for long periods and follow strict procedures.
• Motivated to develop a career in laboratory science and produce accurate, defensible results.

Required skills

• Sample preparation techniques for bulk asbestos analysis.
• Operating stereo microscopy and polarised light microscopy.
• Identifying asbestos fibre types (chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite).
• Using laboratory information systems to enter and review data.

What we offer

• Starting salary £23,000–£27,000 per year, dependent on age and experience.
• Monday‑Friday, 08:00‑17:00 working hours.
• Company pension scheme.
• Regular training, CPD opportunities and the BOHS P401 qualification.