SC Cleared Demolition Operative

Salary: competitive salary with packages including company van, digs, sustenance and/or overtime uplifts

Hours: 41 hours per week

Location: Working on a range of projects across the UK - working away from home and travelling throughout the UK will be required as part of the role

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone.

Due to ongoing success within the decommissioning sector, Veolia is looking for Security Check Cleared talent to join our growing KDC Veolia team. You’ll be pushing for innovative solutions to create a more sustainable future for us all. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

We have immediate starts for SC Cleared candidates with experience in the following:

• General labouring

• ADO (flame cutting/oxy propane use)

• Asbestos removal 

• Plant/machine operation

What we can offer you:

• Access to our company pension scheme

• Free physiotherapy service 

• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers

• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to

• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential 

The types of work you may be undertaking:

Demolition & Structural Work:

• Carrying out general and specialist demolition tasks, including structural elements

• Operating high-reach demolition machines fitted with shears, pulverisers, and specialist attachments

• Working to lift plans and sequences of works as directed by supervisors

• Interpreting drawings and instructions to execute planned work

Specialist Burning & Cutting Operations:

• Managing and supervising burning functions

• Flame cutting and burning scrap metal using oxy-propane equipment

• Performing structural hot works

• Working at height whilst undertaking burning operations

Material Handling & Waste Management:

• Sorting and separating materials for recycling or disposal in an environmentally friendly manner

• Removing non-hazardous and hazardous materials (including asbestos) under appropriate supervision

• Operating a variety of tools and equipment including hand tools and machinery

Machine Operation:

• Operating excavators and high-reach demolition machines

• Using telehandlers and skid steer equipment

• Performing pre-start checks and routine inspections on all equipment

What’s next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. 

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. 

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.