Day in the life of...
Lee Clarke
Lee Clark is a demolition operative for Bath Demolition.
What made you choose a job in the construction industry?
I grew up around plant equipment like diggers and rollers and used small excavators from a young age. A former boss offered me the job of working in construction as a demolition company.
What do you like about your job?
I like seeing the progression from the first stage of a rundown, disused building through to the completion.
What’s your working day like?
I do a variety of things such as soft stripping a building, manual demolition, asbestos removal and mechanical demolition.
What skills do you need in your job?
Safety awareness, spatial awareness and general knowledge of any other construction jobs you may be working alongside.
What was your background before starting this role?
I worked for two other demolition companies as well as for plant companies and in waste recycling.
What are you most proud of in your career?
Gaining my demolition plant qualification.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time?
I would like to move abroad and work on projects overseas. I would particularly like to work on demolition projects following natural disasters.
Always work safely and think about the project you are working on to get the right results and gain the experience you need to move forward.
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