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Assistant Asbestos Surveyor


Company : Golden Fox Recruitment Ltd


Location : Southampton, Hampshire


Created : 2026-01-12


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Assistant Asbestos Surveyor (Trainee Opportunity) £24,000 – £25,000 + full training provided Southampton, Hampshire We’re working with a well-established, UKAS-accredited Asbestos Management Consultancy who have been operating for over 20 years and are known for their quality and professionalism. They’re looking for a reliable, hands-on Assistant Asbestos Surveyor ( 2nd Man) to support surveyors on a large residential contract. This role would suit someone currently working as a self-employed driver, labourer or in construction who’s looking for steady work, a change of direction or the chance to learn a skilled trade. The role will start as a 3-month contract, with a strong chance of becoming permanent and progressing into a fully qualified Asbestos Surveyor role if it’s something you enjoy. As an Assistant Asbestos Surveyor, you will be: * Working alongside experienced Asbestos Surveyors on site * Helping with access and safety, including ladders, equipment and site preparation * Travelling to residential sites across the South Coast * Following health and safety procedures at all times * Learning how asbestos surveys are carried out, with full support and training This could be a good fit if you: * Have a full clean UK driving licence (essential) * Have hands-on experience (construction, labouring, site work or driving) * Are reliable, practical and safety-conscious * Are happy travelling and working as part of a small team * Want to learn a new skill and move into a long-term career * CSCS and Asbestos Awareness training are useful but not essential, as these can be arranged. What’s on offer: * £24,000 – £25,000 starting salary * 3-month contract with the option to go permanent * Full training towards BOHS P402 qualification * Ongoing mentoring from experienced surveyors * The chance to build a stable, long-term career in asbestos surveying * Work with a respected consultancy with consistent contracts and workload If you’re currently self-employed, working on site or driving and want something more stable with proper training and progression, this could be a great opportunity. For more information, contact Angelina at Golden Fox Recruitment on (phone number removed) for an informal discussion about the role. Commutable locations: Eastleigh, Totton, Romsey, Chandlers Ford, Hedge End, Netley, Hythe, Marchwood, Bishopstoke, Fair Oak, Winchester, Fareham, Gosport, Portsmouth, Havant, Waterlooville, Whiteley, Petersfield, Lymington, Ringwood, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole, Chichester, Salisbury, Andover