strip out operative

Posted 05 January 2026
Salary £18 - £21/hour
Start Date 01-01-2026
LocationGreater London
Job type Contract
Job Duration3-4 Months
Referencestrip out

Job description

Strip Out Operative – Office Strip Out (Live Services & Glass Partitions)

Location: The Gherkin
Project: Commercial Office Strip Out
Duration: 3–4 months
Start: Jan 5th/Jan12th/Jan19th
Pay: Competitive day rate (CIS / Self-Employed)

Role Overview

We are recruiting experienced Strip Out Operatives for a large commercial office strip-out project in London.

The project includes live services (including fire sprinklers) and glass partitions, which must be removed safely and correctly.

Experienced operatives only, candidates must understand controlled strip-out methods and safe removal procedures.

Scope of Works

  • Soft strip demolition of commercial office space

  • Safe removal of glass partitions and glazed office walls

  • Careful strip-out around live services, including:

  • Fire sprinkler systems

  • Containment and services to remain live

  • Removal of ceilings, stud walls, raised floors and finishes

  • Strip-out of kitchens, WCs, partitions, doors and fixtures

  • Waste segregation, protection of retained items, and housekeeping

Essential Requirements

  • Proven commercial strip-out / soft strip experience

  • Experience removing glass partitions safely

  • Experience working around live services (sprinklers, containment, etc.)

  • Ability to identify live/protected services and stop work if unsure

  • CSCS Card (Green minimum)

  • Own PPE

  • Commitment to 3–4 months continuous work

Desirable

  • Asbestos awareness

  • Previous office refurbishment / fit-out projects

What We Offer

  • 3–4 months guaranteed work on a single office project

  • Weekly CIS payments

  • Well-managed site with clear method statements

  • Potential follow-on work on completion

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