Salary guide
Demolition Operative
- Average salary
- £22,000 – £38,000
- Working hours
- 4 hours/week
Construction
- The UK recycles over 90% of demolition waste
Other names this job is known by
- Demolition Worker
- Deconstruction Operative
Key responsibilities
- Dismantle buildings and structures safely
- Operate demolition equipment and machinery
- Remove hazardous materials
- Sort and recycle waste
Skills and qualifications required
- Apprenticeship or NVQ/SVQ in demolition
- CSCS card
- Experience in demolition
- Health & Safety training
- Physical fitness
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Supervisor
- Site Manager
- Specialist roles
- Business Owner
How to get the job
- Study construction or engineering
- Complete an apprenticeship or NVQ/SVQ
- Gain experience in demolition
- Progress to senior or specialist roles with further training
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