Demolition Operative
Introduction
A team clearing the ground in preparation for a new construction project includes demolition workers. Before demolishing or dismantling the unsafe or out-of-date buildings and structures, they strip out fittings, remove hazardous chemicals, and salvage anything that can be put to use using anything from simple hand tools to massive plant and machinery.
Demolition Operative
Typical Tasks
A demolition operative's employment entails the following responsibilities:
- Removing fixtures and appliances
- Removing windows and doors
- Removing and disassembling roof components
- Removing steel supports
- You may operate demolition breakers, oxy/fuel cutting equipment, and other heavy plant & machinery after completing the necessary training.
- Getting a building ready for destruction
- Removing any remaining dangerous substances safely
- Always adhering to strict environmental, health, and safety regulations
Demolition Operative
Earning Potential
*Pay rates
Earnings typically depend on location, employer, the stage of your training, your hours worked and the opportunity to work overtime. Please also note that the pay rate figures have come from a variety of reliable sources including:
- National Home Builders
- Home Builder's Sub-Contractors
- CITB
- The Home Builders Federation
- Construction Recruitment Agencies
Demolition Operative
Qualifications We Offer
Although there are no formal requirements to work as a demolition operative, there are a number of paths you might take to get there. You can finish an apprenticeship or apply for a job directly with an employer.
People that are passionate, willing to learn, and obedient are more in demand by employers in the demolition industry.
To work on a demolition site, you must have a Certificate of Competence in Demolition Operations (CCDO) card.
Demolition Operative
Career Progression
You can advance to become an advanced demolition operative with further education and experience.
You might eventually advance to a managerial or supervisory position and control the demolition site's operations.
On the CCDO career ladder, a person who starts at the bottom would advance as follows:
- CCDO labourer
- CCDO apprentice
- CCDO demolition refurbishment operative
- CCDO advanced demolition operative
- CCDO chargehand
- CCDO site supervisor
- CCDO demolition site manager
Demolition Operative
Job Roles
The type of job role can differ depending on the employer and the activities involved. Some roles such as trade roles have the opportunity to be self-employed. Often employers offer a variety of employment status and flexibility. The jobs outlined in this website are common across the home building industry, but the job titles may differ from one organisation to another.
Demolition Operative
Earn While You Learn
All our featured job roles offer different entry-points for school leavers, college leavers, and graduates to commence a career in the industry. There are opportunities to enrol on apprenticeships and other career progression routes.
For most jobs, depending on your qualifications and experience there are also openings for those looking to change career.
Key job roles
A few (of many) jobs which we are looking to recruit in the home building industry.
Bricklayer
Carpenter
Dry liner
Engineer
Groundworker
Site Manager
Plasterer
Plumber
Quantity Surveyor
Roofer
Sales Advisor
Bricklayer
Carpenter
Dry liner
Engineer
Groundworker
Site Manager
Plasterer
Plumber
Quantity Surveyor
Roofer
Sales Advisor
Bricklayer
Carpenter
Dry liner
Engineer
Groundworker
Site Manager
Plasterer
Plumber
Quantity Surveyor
Roofer
Sales Advisor
Job locations
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Job locations
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