Asbestos Analyst – Chelmsford

About the role

Penguin Recruitment is supporting a UKAS‑accredited asbestos consultancy in Chelmsford. The Asbestos Analyst will deliver a range of analytical services across commercial, industrial, healthcare, education and public sector properties throughout Essex and surrounding areas.

Key responsibilities

• Undertake four‑stage asbestos clearances in line with HSG248.
• Carry out background, reassurance, personal and leak air monitoring.
• Perform smoke testing where required.
• Produce accurate, compliant analytical reports.
• Liaise professionally with clients, contractors and internal teams.
• Manage own workload and daily schedule efficiently.
• Ensure all work complies with current asbestos legislation, HSE guidance and UKAS procedures.

Required profile

• BOHS P403 and P404 qualifications (essential).
• Previous experience as an Asbestos Analyst.
• Strong understanding of HSG248 and current asbestos legislation.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Excellent communication, organisational and report‑writing skills.

Required skills

• Four‑stage asbestos clearance (HSG248).
• Air monitoring – background, reassurance, personal and leak.
• Smoke testing.
• Asbestos analytical reporting.

What we offer

• £36,000 basic salary.
• Company vehicle.
• Pension scheme.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Structured workload with strong operational support.
• Long‑term career progression.