Licensed recruitment services for asbestos removal operatives

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With a remarkable 40-year history in the industry, we are trusted asbestos specialists, backed by extensive experience and expertise.

Asbestos Specialists

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We're always available on call, ready to keep your business running smoothly by staying responsive to your staffing needs.

24 / 7 Access

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We don’t just talk a good game, we can prove it! We are proud to be the most decorated asbestos agency in the world!

Most Decorated

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We are honest, professional, personalised, trustworthy and we will always have your best interests at heart. That’s a promise!

We’ve got your back

Our team boasts of 40+ years of industry experience and has placed staff in the Asbestos industry within the UK and Globally. J&L Recruitment focuses on providing experienced Asbestos Removal Operatives on a contract and temporary basis.


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Embark on a journey with J&L Recruitment, where four decades of expertise in the Asbestos recruitment industry seamlessly align with your staffing needs. Operating from our humble Suffolk office, we extend our services across the UK and globally, delivering skilled asbestos removal agency operatives.

As an award-winning business, we have weathered challenging climates, navigating through hurdles such as Brexit and the Covid pandemic. Despite these adversities, we stand resolute as a market leader within the licensed asbestos industry.

Industry standard bearers

We are proudly affiliated to, and accredited by, our industry’s major governing bodies. We take great pride in meeting the exacting standards required for certification and take seriously our role in upholding those standards in everything we do.

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We take the screening of our operatives seriously. After all, it can be a matter of life and death.

In the realm of asbestos removal, safety transcends policy — it's our creed. Our meticulous selection process ensures that our operatives embody not only the requisite skills but also the right attitude. We take pride in shaping industry standards, exemplified by our collaboration with ARCA on the ALFA rating app — a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence.