Concrete Cutting Apprentice
J Coffey Construction Limited
Harrow (HA1 3QF)
Closes in 27 days (Monday 20 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 22 June 2026
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Summary
Kick‑start your career as an Apprentice, supporting real construction work while learning to operate cutting and drilling equipment, mark cutting lines, prepare work areas and maintain tools. Build precision skills, work safely with specialist equipment and grow your trade on live J Coffey projects.
- Wage
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Competitive
Competitive wage offered
- Training course
- Demolition operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday 8.00am - 5.00pm.
36 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 September 2026
- 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
Assist with:
- Operating cutting and drilling equipment
- Marking cutting lines
- Preparing work areas, and maintaining tools
- Learn precision cutting and safe handling of specialist equipment
Where you'll work
93-95 Greenford Road
Harrow
HA1 3QF
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
THE SKILLS CENTRE LONDON LIMITED
Training course
Demolition operative (level 2)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
As part of your apprenticeship, you’ll spend one day each week at college completing your formal training. This gives you the technical knowledge and qualifications you need, while the rest of your week is spent gaining real, hands‑on experience on J Coffey projects.
Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Team working
About this employer
J Coffey is a leading, family-owned construction group delivering high-quality services across the UK. With specialist divisions spanning Construction, Rail, Plant & Logistics. we support clients through every stage of project delivery. Our reputation is built on craftsmanship, reliability, and a commitment to doing things the right way. As a growing business with a strong operational structure, we offer apprentices the chance to learn within a supportive, professional environment where no two days are the same.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Possible progression to advanced level apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE SKILLS CENTRE LONDON LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000038319.
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Closes in 27 days (Monday 20 July 2026 at 11:59pm)