Demolition Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship
GETJAR LIMITED
London (SW1Y 4TE)
Closes on Monday 25 August 2025
Posted on 21 July 2025
Contents
Summary
This apprenticeship is part of an exciting and innovative initiative within The Crown Estate’s supply chain called the Create Programme. The Crown Estate are pioneers of tackling inequalities, creating inclusive places and opportunities and puts net zero and environmental impact at the heart of all activities.
- Wage
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£27,352 a year
- Training course
- Demolition operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.30pm with 1 hour lunch.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 6 October 2025
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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2
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Background to The Crown Estate’s New Zealand House project
This apprenticeship is part of an exciting and innovative initiative within The Crown Estate’s supply chain called the Create Programme. The Crown Estate are pioneers of tackling inequalities, creating inclusive places and opportunities and puts net zero and environmental impact at the heart of all activities.
Role and Responsibilities:
Carrying out the process of demolishing or part-demolishing structures ranging from cleaning clearing, soft stripping, material handling within standard brick and concrete buildings. It is a safety critical role, utilising hand and power tools to carry out demolition work to strict operating procedures to ensure the demolition process in continuously and safely under control.
This is the entry level route into the demolition industry.
Tasks include:
- Using hand and power tools to remove internal parts of buildings such as doors radiators and ceilings
- Using a range of heating and cutting equipment to burn through different types of metals
- Carrying out lifting operations working with several types of lifting equipment ranging from holsts and cranes
- Being aware of the requirement to protect the environment and recycle materials
Preferred Skills:
- Ability to work conscientiously and pay attention to instructions
- Positive teamworking attitude
- Punctuality and reliability
- Basic knowledge of health & safety and security
- Ability to use your initiative
- Working knowledge of maths and English
- Basic proficiency to carry out Information Technology tasks
Where you'll work
New Zealand House redevelopment for The Crown Estate
80 Haymarket
Westminster
London
SW1Y 4TE
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LONDON SOUTH EAST COLLEGES
Training course
Demolition operative (level 2)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Health, Safety & Environment Protection: Carry out point of work risk assessments
- Health, Safety & Environment Protection: Identify and report hazards, unsafe conditions and uncontrolled demolition operations
- Health, Safety & Environment Protection: Follow and apply the safe systems of work, permits and seek authorisation including the discovery of hazardous materials
- Health, Safety & Environment Protection: Identify when an area is or potentially becomes a confined space and carry out the necessary confined space precautions
- Health, Safety & Environment Protection: Wear the correct Personal Protective Equipment for the demolition operations to be carried out, inspect and store when not in use
- Health, Safety & Environment Protection: Work safely in varying conditions around the site including at height, in close proximity to other operations, contaminated ground, plant and lifting equipment
- Demolition Procedures & Methods: Limitations and when to hand the work over to the Demolition Topman
- Demolition Procedures & Methods: Identify different materials and components of a structure
- Demolition Procedures & Methods: Calculate and quantify materials for removal from site
- Demolition Procedures & Methods: Apply the safest and most appropriate process to the demolition task
- Demolition Procedures & Methods: Recognise when the task is not going to the plan and when to stop and seek advice or hand over to the Topman
- Hand & Power Tools for Demolition Operations: Select the correct tool, carry out pre-use checks and identify any faults with hand and power tools and remote-controlled demolition equipment
- Hand & Power Tools for Demolition Operations: Report defects and dispose of faulty tools and equipment following the correct procedure
- Hand & Power Tools for Demolition Operations: Demonstrate how to use hand and power tools safely along with remote controlled equipment for the demolition task to be completed
- Hand & Power Tools for Demolition Operations: Leave tools and equipment in a safe state and store in the appropriate location on completion
- Fuel Cutting Operations: Select and identify the correct type of cutting equipment associated with the work to be completed
- Fuel Cutting Operations: Set up equipment and carry out daily per use checks, identify faults, report any defects and condemn unsuitable and faulty equipment
- Fuel Cutting Operations: Apply different types of cut in relation to varying situations, material types and thickness relating to non-structural steel beams at ground level
- Lifting & Demolition Plant Operatives: Carry out all work safely in line with legislation and official guidance
- Lifting & Demolition Plant Operatives: Read and follow a lift plan and demonstrate how to complete the work exactly to the detail
- Lifting & Demolition Plant Operatives: Select the correct accessories for the load to be lifted
- Lifting & Demolition Plant Operatives: Utilise various types of lifting accessory to sling and lift loads
- Lifting & Demolition Plant Operatives: Guide demolition plant to carry out operations using a range of communication methods
- Communication: Communicate clearly with all internal and external personnel using the correct terminology
- Communication: Use a range of communication methods including radios and hand signals
- Team Working: Demonstrate a strong ability to work as part of a team working cooperatively with others
- Team Working: Provide support to other team members as required
- Team Working: Demonstrate a clear understanding of your role and limitations
- Team Working: Undertake all tasks responsibly and apply safe working practices
Training schedule
Demolition Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
Qualifications and Education Requirements: This is an entry level apprenticeship, so no prior experience is needed to apply. However, we do require the below: - Must be 18 years old or over - CSCS card essential - Level 1 English and maths will be required by the time of end point assessment, if not obtained already (this will be assessed by the training provider, London South East Colleges)
About this employer
Getjar – About us Established in 1980 by Michael and Mona Masterson, Getjar Ltd has enjoyed continued success and growth throughout London and the Home Counties. We’re known for providing reinforced concrete frame & groundwork solutions for a variety of clients across London and the Southeast. Since our inception in 1980, we have expanded to include a variety of other specialties. This includes alternatives to reinforced concrete frames, innovative construction processes, temporary works, and plant hire. We are constantly updating our accreditations to stay within compliance with current construction guidelines. We’ve also been granted a variety of awards for our work across the industry and have amassed an ever-expanding portfolio of case studies which demonstrate our commitment and high standard of quality.
After this apprenticeship
- On completion of the apprenticeship there will be opportunities to continue full-time employment with Get Jar and progress upwards towards more specialist or supervisor roles, many of the senior leaders having started their careers as apprentices
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LONDON SOUTH EAST COLLEGES
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000332901.
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Closes on Monday 25 August 2025
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