Demolition operatives dismantle buildings and structures, remove hazardous materials, and carry out salvage operations.
£14,000 Starter
to£30,000 Experienced
42 to 44 a week
evenings / weekends / bank holidays away from home
You can get into this job through:
You could do a college course, which would teach you some of the skills and knowledge you need in this job. Relevant courses include:
You'll usually need:
You may be able to start by doing an demolition operative intermediate apprenticeship.
If you're under 18, you'll start as a general construction plant operative, then move into demolition training once you reach 18.
You'll usually need:
You may be able to work as a site labourer, plant operator or construction tradesperson and take on-the-job training in demolition.
You could apply for jobs directly with demolition contractors if you have construction work experience. Some employers may ask for GCSEs in maths, English, and design and technology, or equivalent qualifications.
You can find out more about working in demolition from Go Construct.
You'll need:
You'll need to:
Your tasks will depend on your role, and you could work as a:
You might use:
You could work on a construction site.
Your working environment may be physically demanding.
You may need to wear protective clothing.
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