Asbestos Removal Operative

Job Description

Join our established team at DCUK FM Ltd, where we’re seeking experienced Asbestos Removal Operatives to contribute to our specialised services.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Performing asbestos removal, encapsulation, and environmental cleaning within Utilities Sector.
• Adhering strictly to the issued Plans of Work, current UK legislation, comprehensive specifications, and the DCUK FM Ltd Standard Operating Procedures and Health and Safety guidelines.
• Following directives from the Asbestos Removal Supervisor.
• Ensuring proper usage, maintenance, and care of all provided Personal Protective Equipment, Respiratory Protective Equipment, and Asbestos Removal plant and equipment, immediately reporting any malfunctions or defects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement asbestos removal and encapsulation tasks in line with the approved RAMS and our Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ensure all operations align with current UK guidance and regulations.
• Uphold and prioritise health and safety for all colleagues and individuals affected by our works.
• Maintain daily records relating to onsite legislative requirements.
• Operate under the guidance of the site supervisor, ensuring a clear understanding and adherence to the RAMS.
• Use asbestos removal tools, plant and equipment appropriately, as per training and manufacturer’s recommendations, and promptly report any concerns or defects.
• Ensure thorough decontamination post-operations to prevent any asbestos spread beyond the designated work area.
• Participate actively in QHSE and removal meetings, contributing to discussions and feedback.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £130-185 per day based on experience.

Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Retail Discounts (over 800 high street stores).
• Wellbeing tools including advice on mental/physical and financial health.
• Government pension scheme (NEST).
• Company branded uniform provided.

Schedule:

• 40-hour week standard, (0800-1630, includes 30-minute unpaid lunchbreak).
• 50-hour week available on certain projects, (0800-1830, includes 30-minute unpaid lunch).
• Monday to Friday.
• Overtime available on weekends as required.

Experience:

• Asbestos: 1 year (preferred).

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred).
• Asbestos Awareness (preferred).

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• Can you participate in drug and alcohol testing if your application is successful

Experience:

• asbestos: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Reference ID: DCUK