Demolition Operative Apprentice

Erith Contractors Ltd

London (EC1M 4HF)

Closes in 18 days (Monday 1 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 12 August 2025

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Summary

During the programme, you will gain exposure to key aspects of site management works, and you will have 90 days off-the-job-training as required.

Wage

£20,800 a year

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Training course
Demolition operative (level 2)
Hours
Days and hours tbc

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 22 September 2025

Duration

2 years

Positions available

1

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

What you will learn:

During the course of this apprenticeship the candidate will learn the following elements:

  • Demolition works by hand including hard demolition incorporating structural elements
  • Safe effective use of hand tools
  • Guidance of demolition plant
  • Lifting operations using crane or excavator
  • Use of remote controlled demolition equipment
  • Manual handling
  • Asbestos Awareness
  • Health, Safety, and Environment
  • COSHH Awareness, and more

The training elements for the trailblazer demolition scheme are fully aligned to the phases of works on most demolition schemes and will be an ideal opportunity to create a sustained role in demolition works that perfectly target typical scopes of activities, such demolition of existing buildings, service disconnections, and removal of obstructions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the delivery of demolition works
  • Assist in tracking and managing inventory levels
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and systems
  • Help ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and standards on site works

Programme Benefits:

  • Gain in-depth experience in various construction and demolition functions
  • On-the-job learning and mentorship from industry experts
  • Off-the-job and classroom training

Where you'll work

Marylebone House 52-54
St. John Street
London
EC1M 4HF

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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade A*-C / 9-4)

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental

Other requirements

Outdoor working, Manual Handling, Working at Height.

About this employer

Our aspiration to be a leader within our industry is a direct result of our commitment to quality and service. We possess the expertise to offer either a fully integrated solution or a specific single service tailored to our clients’ needs. Providing high-quality service is central to our long-term client partnerships. We adopt a multi-disciplined, skills-based approach, customising our services to address each client’s unique issues and challenges. Supported by a network of specialist consulting engineers, environmentalists, and our collective experience, our philosophy is simple: deliver a qualitative, economic, and cost-effective service. We focus on understanding our clients’ needs and ensuring we deliver quality, safely, on budget, on schedule, and with minimal impact.

https://www.erith.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • Progression into various positions – including, Site Manager, Project Manager, Contract Manager etc.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LONDON SOUTH EAST COLLEGES

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000333125.

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Closes in 18 days (Monday 1 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

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