Michael Thorns
Demolition and labouring professional
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About
Experienced and dependable demolition and labouring professional with over 10 years of industry experience, supported by extensive site-based removals and labouring work. Holds a CCDO Card (Demolition Operative) and Asbestos Awareness Certificate, with recent demolition experience at Hughes and Salvidge Demolition. Also brings strong experience leading teams, coordinating jobs, working safely, handling physical workloads, and maintaining high standards under pressure.
Reliable, hardworking and available for immediate start.
Experience
Demolition Operative - Hughes and Salvidge Demolition
(2026-05 - 2026-06)
Recent demolition experience supporting a specialist demolition contractor.
- Worked in a site-based demolition environment, bringing CCDO qualification and asbestos-awareness training.
- Worked safely as part of a team and followed site requirements.
Demolition / Strip-Out Operative - R Collards
- Used practical demolition and labouring skills to support the efficient progress of the strip-out.
- Followed site safety procedures and maintained a clean and organised working area.
- Worked safely as part of a demolition team on a busy commercial site.
- Focused on M&E (mechanical and electrical) strip-out, working around existing building services.
- Carried out demolition and strip-out works, including taking down internal walls.
- Worked on a large-scale commercial office strip-out project.
Removals Operative / Crew Leader - Gentleman and a Van Removals
(2013 - 2025)
- Led and supervised teams on residential and high-end relocation projects.
- Coordinated jobs to ensure efficient loading, transport and unloading.
- Handled valuable and fragile items with a high level of care.
- Built strong relationships with clients through professionalism and reliability.
- Trained new staff and ensured safe working practices.
Removals Operative - Surrey Hills Removals
(2025 - 2025)
- Assisted with residential and commercial relocations.
- Safely packed, loaded and transported client belongings.
- Maintained high standards of customer service.
- Worked effectively as part of a team in fast-paced environments.
Construction Labourer (Short-Term Contract) - ITS Construction
(2025 - 2025)
- Supported bricklayers on a large-scale construction site.
- Prepared materials and maintained a safe, organised work area.
- Assisted with general labouring duties to keep projects running efficiently.
- Followed site safety procedures, including asbestos-awareness practices.
