Demolition Salvage & Asset Recovery Specialist

Demolition Salvage & Asset Recovery Specialist

Burton Demolition And Asbestos Removal is seeking an experienced Demolition Salvage & Asset Recovery Specialist for a full-time, onsite role in Adelaide SA.

This is a pivotal position within our demolition operations, focused on identifying, recovering, and maximising the value of reusable materials, fixtures, and assets prior to demolition commencing on residential and commercial projects across Adelaide.

We are looking for an individual with robust experience in demolition, construction, salvage, or recovery. The successful candidate will be capable of working autonomously, assessing diverse site conditions, and capitalising on opportunities presented by each project. This role extends beyond standard labouring duties, encompassing site assessment, valuable item identification, recovery coordination, sales management, and ensuring value capture before demolition begins.

This opportunity is suitable for an experienced subcontractor seeking consistent work or an industry professional pursuing a permanent position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee salvage activities for residential and commercial demolition projects.
• Attend demolition sites before works commence to evaluate recovery potential.
• Identify valuable reusable materials, fixtures, equipment, and assets.
• Develop practical recovery strategies to optimise salvage outcomes.
• Safely remove and recover items, including solar panels, water tanks, hot water systems, sheds, doors, windows, kitchens, cabinetry, timber, steel, commercial fixtures, and reusable building materials, before demolition.
• Photograph, list, and advertise recovered items for sale via online platforms.
• Manage customer inquiries, site inspections, negotiations, and sales processes.
• Coordinate collection, delivery, and transport logistics.
• Maintain precise records of recovered materials, sales, and project outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with demolition supervisors and operational teams to ensure salvage opportunities are realised.
• Identify avenues for improving recovery processes and increasing salvage revenue.

About You:

You are an experienced, practical, and self-motivated individual with a solid understanding of demolition sites, building materials, and the value of recovered assets.

Ideally, you possess:

• Proven experience in demolition, salvage, construction, recycling, or building material recovery.
• Experience working on residential and/or commercial demolition sites.
• Strong knowledge of building materials, fixtures, and assets with resale value.
• The ability to rapidly assess sites and identify salvage opportunities.
• Experience in the safe removal and handling of reusable materials.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the capacity to work independently.
• Confidence in interacting with customers, contractors, and buyers.
• Effective negotiation and sales capabilities.
• A current driver’s licence (essential).
• Experience in demolition salvage or deconstruction.
• Knowledge of recycled building material markets.
• Experience buying, selling, or trading recovered materials.
• A forklift licence; a truck and/or machinery licence would be highly regarded.

Why Join Us:

Become part of Burton Demolition and contribute significantly to the expansion of our salvage and resource recovery operations throughout Adelaide. This role offers the chance to take charge of a crucial element of our demolition business, leveraging your experience and industry insight to uncover opportunities, maximise recovered value, and make a tangible impact on project results. You will engage with a variety of residential and commercial demolition projects, in a position that blends site-based work, problem-solving, customer engagement, and sales.

About Us:

Burton Demolition combines the personalised service characteristic of a family-run business with the capacity and professionalism of a large-scale demolition contractor. Based in Adelaide, we provide demolition, asbestos removal, and site preparation services for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Our standing is built upon safety, dependability, quality workmanship, and robust client relationships. As our company grows, we remain dedicated to fostering a supportive team environment where individuals are valued, empowered, and encouraged in their professional development. We take pride in executing projects efficiently while upholding high standards for safety, compliance, and customer service.

Apply Now:

If you can identify value where others see waste, enjoy independent work, and possess the experience to manage salvage operations from inception to completion, we encourage you to apply.