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Demolition operatives dismantle buildings and structures, remove hazardous waste and salvage reusable materials.
You could do a college course to learn some of the skills and knowledge you need in this job. You could then apply to a demolition company for a trainee position. Relevant courses include:
You'll usually need some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent.
You'll need:
In this job, you could:
With further training, you could specialise in a particular demolition method, for example the use of explosives. With experience you could become a site supervisor, safety officer or move into contract management.
Electricity distribution workers maintain and repair the power lines that connect homes and businesses to the national grid.
Roofers re-slate and tile roofs, fit skylight windows and replace lead sheeting and cladding.
Wood machinists cut and prepare timber for use in wood products.
Building control officers make sure building regulations are followed.
Quantity surveyors oversee construction projects, managing risks and controlling costs.
Pipe fitters install industrial pipework, valves and pumps in factories, commercial premises and large buildings like power stations.
SMD Ltd, is a leading provider of structural metal decking solutions across the UK, is offering an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and motivated individual to join our team as a Site Supervisor Apprentice.
When you see the world as Veolia do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone.Veolia’s apprenticeship scheme puts you at the forefront of Ecological Transformation, contributing towards our purpose of protecting the planets natural resources, while supporting the communities they work in.
Due to continued growth we are looking to for an apprentice flat roofersingle ply membrane installer to join our friendly team.
Wickes are a down-to-earth business, and how they work is special. Thats down to their unique culture. Wickes believe in doing whats right winning for their customers, their communities, their planet and their people. Wickes take pride in being an open, welcoming place where everyone feels at home. Where you can be yourself, do your best work and make a positive difference every day.
Not only will your organisation (or the Government) pay for all of your training, but you’ll be paid to do it. That means you could actually get paid to get your degree and have no debt!
There are over 625 different apprenticeships to choose from, in a range of industries. Whether you’re interested in law, marketing, construction, or engineering, you’ll find something up your street!
As an apprentice, the minimum you’ll earn is £6.20 an hour, but we’ve seen apprentices earn a starting salary of up to £30,000 a year! You could also get other employee benefits like gym memberships, paid holiday, and sick pay.
Employers think apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. In fact, many large employers train their graduates and apprentices together!
There’s only so much you can learn when you just do a qualification. As an apprentice, you’ll also get to learn on the job – whether that’s designing amazing graphics, chopping vegetables, or building engines!
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