Demolition Operative Apprentice
Erith Contractors Ltd

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.

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Apprenticeship summary

What will the apprentice be doing?

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

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

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

Annual wage

£20,800 a year

Expected duration

2 Years

Possible start date

22 Sep 2025

Date posted

12 Aug 2025

Reference number

1000333125

Positions

1 available

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental

Qualifications

GCSE Maths and English (Grade A*-C / 9-4) Desired

Things to consider

Outdoor working, Manual Handling, Working at Height.

About the 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.

Employer

Erith Contractors Ltd
https://www.erith.com/

Address

Marylebone House 52-54
St. John Street
London
EC1M 4HF
51.52126
-0.10132