Job Description
Asbestos Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship (Level 3) - PA Group
Department: Science Apprenticeship - Asbestos L3
Employment Type: Apprentice
Location: Kent
Compensation: £21,000 / year
Location: Pinden End Farm, Canada Farm Rd, Dartford DA2 8EA
Expected Start Date: July 2026
Working for PA Group
PA Group is an established environmental consultancy specialising in asbestos risk management services across the UK and Northern Ireland. As part of the RSK Group, a leading environmental and engineering services business, PA Group provides accredited asbestos surveying, consultancy and laboratory testing services to clients across both the public and private sectors. Our UKAS accredited laboratory delivers high-quality asbestos analysis services, with a strong focus on safety, compliance and professional expertise.
The Package
- Starting salary of £21,000
- Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm, including a 30-minute unpaid lunch break
- Holiday entitlement: 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Receive an additional day of annual leave for each completed year of service, up to a maximum of 24 days total annual leave
- Regular training and CPD opportunities
Key Responsibilities
We are pleased to offer an opportunity for an Asbestos Laboratory Technician Apprentice to join the team to support day-to-day laboratory operations and provide technical assistance to ensure accurate sample analysis and efficient laboratory workflows.
This apprenticeship provides a strong foundation for a future career in asbestos analysis and laboratory science, offering opportunities to develop a broad range of practical and technical skills in a supportive environment focused on quality, safety and professional development:
- Learn how to prepare and analyse samples to identify asbestos content in building materials
- Support the logging, handling and storage of laboratory samples and technical data
- Develop an understanding of laboratory quality standards, health and safety procedures and environmental compliance
- Assist with generating reports, certificates of analysis and maintaining accurate laboratory records
- Gain experience using laboratory equipment and industry-standard analytical techniques
- Work alongside experienced analysts and technical teams to develop practical laboratory skills
- Support quality control procedures and help ensure customer turnaround times are met
- Receive training towards industry-recognised asbestos laboratory qualifications and professional development opportunities
About You
You’re someone who enjoys focused, detailed work and takes pride in accuracy. You like understanding exactly what you’re looking at and why it matters, rather than just following steps. Whether you’ve explored science before or are just starting out, you’re motivated to build real knowledge and develop a career in a laboratory environment where precision and consistency are essential.
You’re most comfortable in a structured setting, you like clear procedures, predictable routines, and knowing what good looks like. Working with microscopes, analysing samples, and carefully identifying and recording results feels satisfying rather than repetitive. You’re patient, methodical, and able to concentrate for long periods on detailed tasks because you understand that accuracy and consistency are critical to producing reliable outcomes.
You approach your work with a calm, disciplined mindset and take responsibility for following procedures and maintaining high standards. You’re confident working independently for extended periods, while also understanding the importance of quality checks and clear documentation. You’re motivated by producing precise, defensible results and are keen to build your skills over time, becoming a trusted specialist in a highly controlled laboratory environment.
Apprenticeship Eligibility
To apply for this apprenticeship, you must:
✔️ Be 16 or over
✔️ Not be in full-time education
✔️ Have lived in the UK for at least 3 years
✔️ Have the right to work in the UK
Apprenticeships are designed to provide new knowledge, skills and behaviours, so applicants should not already hold a Level 3, degree or higher qualification in a closely related subject, or have significant experience in the same field.
If you’re unsure whether you meet the criteria, we’d still love to hear from you - get in touch and we can advise you further.
So how does the apprenticeship work?
Start your career as an asbestos laboratory technician and gain hands-on experience supporting vital testing and analysis in a professional laboratory environment.
As part of this Level 3 Asbestos Laboratory Technician apprenticeship, you’ll learn how to carry out bulk asbestos analysis, apply recognised analytical techniques, and contribute to producing accurate, compliant, and legally defensible results.
Over 12 months, you’ll combine day-to-day experience in your role with structured training delivered by expert tutors at Tiro. Our blended learning approach includes a mix of online sessions, in-person training, and hands-on support, alongside guidance from a dedicated mentor in the workplace.
You’ll spend at least 6 hours per week on off-the-job training, including virtual learning, practical activities, and applied assignments.
What your training will look like:You’ll follow a structured programme combining live sessions, online learning, and hands-on workplace training to build your skills step by step.
As part of your training, you’ll also work towards the RSPH Level 3 Award in Asbestos Bulk Analysis, a recognised qualification within the asbestos industry.
What could your future look like?
This apprenticeship will help you build the skills and experience needed to start your career as an Asbestos Bulk Analyst and progress within the industry.
Through hands-on training, you’ll develop the competence and confidence to carry out laboratory testing and take on increasing responsibility in your role. This programme can also lead to professional recognition, such as becoming a Registered Science Technician (RSciTech).
You’ll gain experience that’s valued across a wide range of technical and scientific roles, opening up opportunities to grow and specialise in your chosen field.
