Asbestos remover

399919 · Heavy Next-day ready

Description

Under the direction of a Certified Asbestos Supervisor (Asbestos Class A and/or B depending on material being removed) removes asbestos from a contaminated site.

Typical work tasks

The role may include deconstruction, asbestos removal, full or partial strip-outs and demolition work. Tasks can include using machinery and tools to remove asbestos containing materials, including:

cladding removal
roof removal
ceiling removal
lino removal
floor tiles and tile backing removal
vinyl floor removal
fence removal
contaminated soil removal
shed and garage removal
clean-up and disposal.

Compliance with Health and Safety at Work (Asbestos) Regulations 2016 and Health and Safety at Work (General Risk and Workplace Management) Regulations 2016 is required.

Typical work environment

Works indoors and outdoors at asbestos contaminated site.
Work areas will usually be noisy, as a result of the use of machinery and tools. The site is likely to be dusty and will contain hazardous materials.
Protective equipment will be worn including ear muffs, overalls, gloves, respiratory equipment, and work boots. May be required to work in confined spaces or at heights (additional PPE required).

Typical physical and mental demands

Medium to heavy work demand levels.
Stands frequently when operating machines and equipment or removing materials by hand. Sitting is not a significant requirement.
Stretches out and across occasionally when removing hazardous material.
Squatting, kneeling, or crouching may be required when removing hazardous material.
Employees occasionally twist their body or neck when operating machinery and tools. Frequently shovels, lifts, or carries material to disposal.
Bends frequently when removing asbestos and picking up materials for disposal receptical.
Repetitive hand and large arm movements are required when removing hazardous materials.
Driving is required to get to site and if machinery is being used to demolish.
Mental skills necessary include technical knowledge, machine operation and other practical and problem-solving skills.

Entry signal Model estimate

Enter via experience or on-the-job training; no mandatory pre-entry qualification. A licence may be required for some roles or employers. Flagged next-day ready.

Entry barrier Experience or on-job training

Licence / registration Licence may be required

Next-day ready Yes

Unverified — this label is model-generated and not yet clinician-reviewed. Confirm against the WTDS before relying on it.

How this was determined (model-generated): Base entry is OJT ('on-the-job training may be sufficient'); driver/WRT endorsement and working-at-heights are all conditional ('some jobs','depending on the job'), so they don't raise the base barrier.

Entry Requirements

For entry-level positions on-the-job training may be sufficient. Some jobs require workers to have a Driver Licence and Wheels, Rollers or Tracks Endorsement if using demolition machines. A working at heights qualification may be required depending on the job.

Further Comments

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement but they are limited.