Demolition Operative jobs and day rates
Demolition operatives take structures down safely, by hand and by machine. It's physical, procedure-led work with strict safety controls.
Typical day rate
£130 to £190
Broad UK range. Varies by region, experience and site; London and specialist work usually pay more.
What the work involves
- •Soft strip of buildings before structural demolition
- •Hand demolition with breakers and cutting gear
- •Sorting and processing materials for recycling
- •Supporting machine operators and banking excavators
Cards and tickets
CCDO Green Labourer card as a minimum; CCDO Blue Demolition Operative with NVQ Level 2 for skilled work.
Demand right now
Regular demand in urban regeneration and industrial decommissioning.
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