Job Description
About the Role
We’re looking for a confident Multi‑Trade Asbestos Operative - Site Supervisor to lead from the front within our in‑house Asbestos team. You’ll take charge on site, supervising operatives and ensuring asbestos removal and reinstatement works are delivered safely, compliantly and efficiently.
You’ll be the go‑to person on site — the first point of contact for HSE inspectors, tenants and customers — keeping works moving and standards high. Working closely with internal teams, you’ll coordinate activity, resolve issues quickly and make sure every job is done right, first time.
About you
You’re a strong, hands‑on supervisor who:
- Has solid experience supervising asbestos works and managing operatives on site
- Knows The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and ACOP L143 inside out
- Communicates clearly and confidently with inspectors, tenants and colleagues
- Takes pride in running safe, well‑organised and compliant sites
If you’re ready to step into a key role where your expertise really matters, this is your opportunity to make an impact.
About Plymouth Community Homes
We are the city’s largest social housing association, with over 16,000 properties providing homes for more than 35,000 people, and we’re aiming to grow, to provide more people with high-quality, affordable homes to rent and buy.
With a great workforce and a focus on people, we deliver good quality, well-managed and well-maintained homes.
What we can offer you:
- Excellent pension scheme with a high level of employer contributions
- Free, fully equipped onsite gym and changing facilities.
- The opportunity to carry out volunteer work for 3 days a year through our Make a Difference scheme
- Annual leave of 25 days (rising to 30 days) plus Bank Holidays and holiday trading option
- Free Employee Assistance programme, including free counselling
- Free annual flu vaccination
- Cycle to Work scheme
- The opportunity to work in a beautiful and vibrant part of the Southwest
- We support digital working with modern devices/smart phones
- It's fun to work here- we have company quizzes, and lots of charity events throughout the year
- Our modern and spacious offices are right on a bus route, and just three miles from the city centre
- We get a daily visit from a local food van, and within walking distance to local Crownhill shops, Warrens, M&S Foodhall, Co-op, Starbucks and Tim Hortons
To Apply:
If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity, please select apply and upload your CV and covering letter, making reference to the person specification to demonstrate how you consider that your knowledge, skills and experience meet the requirements of the job.
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Stuart Dent, Asbestos Supervisor on 07789 924010.
This post is not suitable for job share.
Shortlisting Date: 25th May 2026
Interview Date: 2nd June 2026
If you are an apprentice, please ensure that you make the Learning & Development team aware that you intend to apply for this position.
We are a committed Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from suitably talented people from any community and background.