Vintec are excited to welcome new Surveyors George and Gary to the team. With almost 20 years’ experience between them, and with backgrounds in a range of commercial, local authority and housing association contracts, we can’t wait to get them out on site! Interested in our vacancies? Take a look at the careers section of…
We’re always looking for innovative ways to improve our services and make your asbestos management as easy as possible. Using 3D, high-definition immersive walkthrough technology for asbestos surveys and management plans, Vintec can pinpoint and display the exact location of asbestos containing materials. Perfect for staff asbestos awareness training and contractor walk-throughs for maintenance or…
In light of the Government announcement on Monday 4th January, we would like to reassure you that Vintec will be operating as normal during the current lockdown, including working inside domestic properties. We would like to reassure you that the strictest safety measures have been implemented to protect our clients and our employees, All working…
Asbestos occurs naturally in different forms, all of which are unsafe if exposed to them. Here we give you the 5 main forms asbestos and where we are most likely to find them: Chrysotile The most commonly used form of asbestos, chrysotile can be found in the walls, floors, ceilings and roofs of a number…
Vintec has a vacancy for a new Asbestos Analyst to join our team in Watford, Hertfordshire. The team undertakes asbestos identification of asbestos to ISO 17025 accreditation. Responsibilities: Analyse bulk materials for the presence of asbestos Prepare samples if required Ensure deadlines are met Follow procedures and ensure the quality standard is met Participate in…
Firstly, we hope you and your loved ones are staying safe and keeping well during these uncertain times. In light of the Government announcement on Saturday 31st October, we would like to update you on Vintec’s Covid-19 position and working practices. In alignment with current Government guidelines, Vintec will be operating as normal during the…
Asbestos Analyst Vintec has a vacancy for a new Asbestos Analyst to join our team in Watford, Hertfordshire. The team undertakes asbestos identification of asbestos to ISO 17025 accreditation. Responsibilities: Analyse bulk materials for the presence of asbestos Prepare samples if required Ensure deadlines are met Follow procedures and ensure the quality standard is met…
We’re still available to support our customers (past, present and future!). Putting current advice and thinking around Covid-19 into place, the welfare of our staff and clients is our top priority. In order to continue to deliver excellent service, the Vintec office is closed and we are now all working remotely. Our site teams are…
Although asbestos Artex ceilings are classified as a low risk material, we always recommend using a suitably qualified asbestos contractor to work on any asbestos material. Check out Selecting an asbestos removal contractor for more information. If you still feel you want go ahead and drill the holes yourself you will need to follow the…
Here are the latest statistics published by the Health and Safety Executive in 2019. It’s important we monitor figures closely to know how the asbestos industry is improving in the UK, but also still highlight the vital need for asbestos testing. Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that takes many years to develop following the…