Quality Auditor – Asbestos

Penguin Recruitment

Asbestos Quality Auditor – Chelmsford

Location: Chelmsford, Essex
Salary: £40,000 (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent | Full-time

A leading UKAS-accredited asbestos consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Asbestos Quality Auditor to support technical compliance, auditing, and training functions across the South, based from Chelmsford. This is an excellent opportunity for a dual-qualified professional looking to transition into a more senior, quality-driven role away from full-time site work.

This role is ideally suited to someone with strong technical knowledge who enjoys mentoring others, maintaining standards, and driving continuous improvement.

What You'll Be Joining
You'll be joining a highly respected consultancy delivering asbestos services to blue chip organisations, government bodies, and the wider public sector. The business places strong emphasis on quality, compliance, and staff development, creating a structured and supportive working environment.

Salary & Benefits
£40,000 salary

22 days annual leave + bank holidays

Option to purchase additional leave

Loyalty holiday increments

Private health insurance (with upgrade options)

Company pension scheme

Loyalty reward scheme

Long-term stability within a growing organisation

The Role
Leading and coordinating technical inductions for new team members

Supporting and mentoring junior staff through training and guidance

Conducting competency audits and assisting with staff authorisations

Carrying out quality inspections of asbestos surveys and 4-stage clearance documentation

Supporting the Technical Manager with refresher training and development

Managing internal quality systems including QC checks, RICE results, and equipment compliance

Overseeing calibration, servicing, and maintenance of equipment and RPE

Supporting investigations into non-conformances and complaints

Conducting internal audits and supporting wider compliance processes

Occasional travel to regional offices for auditing support

About You
BOHS P402, P403 & P404 (essential)
or RSPH Level 3 in Asbestos Surveying and Air Monitoring & Clearance

Strong background in asbestos surveying and analytical work

Experience in auditing, quality control, or training (desirable)

Good understanding of HSG264, HSG248, and UKAS requirements

Professional, organised, and detail-focused

Confident communicator with the ability to mentor and support others

Full UK driving licence

Why This Role
Step into a senior, quality-focused position

Opportunity to influence standards and support team development

Excellent salary and benefits package

Less site-based, more structured working environment

Join a company that values quality, compliance, and its people

For further information or to apply, contact Aidan Morgan or send your CV to
for immediate consideration