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  1. J

    Countrywide Repairs Agency - Possible Scam?

    Afternoon, i've just been contacted by Countrywide Repairs, they're offering a contract of 350 EICR's in my area to be completed within a year. My worry is there is a contract fee of £3500. Has anyone had any experience with this company?
  2. C

    I Need Work Looking for work - non agency

    Hi I'm Andy, 48 & am in Birmingham & Worcestershire. Although would consider areas such as Snowdonia, Peak District, North Yorkshire, Cumbria, Inverness, Aviemore. (Reasons for the breadth of area choice). I had 4 years with a couple of sparks up until 2012. I qualified in 2010 with L3 2330 &...
  3. Jacob atkin

    Agency work

    Hi all, I'm debating going self employed and doing agency work ? Can anyone explain what I would need to have and do. Many thanks
  4. G

    Why would an agency job want me to have a public liability insurance for a mates position?

    So Im about to start this agency big industrial job as an mate position but they want me to get a public liability insurance and I found it weird . They said its because im self employed , should I look more into it? This agency its becoming a pain in the --- since they keep asking me for more...
  5. B

    New trainee looking for agency recommendations

    Hi from Bristol, UK - my name is James. I got my nvq level 3 in October and I'm looking for work as an electrician's mate to get some time on the tools under my belt. Does anyone have any recommendations for agencies to contact or any other tips to help me get some experience? TIA
  6. M.Polipartov

    Offshore/Drillships agencies that take on without offshore experience?

    Hi every one, I am qualified 18th edition electrician and I have recently attended CompEx 01-04 course and waiting for my results to turn up in few weeks. Im planning to do offshore survival courses in next few weeks wich are: OPITO Combined BOSIET OPITO MIST OPITO Compressed Air - Emergency...
  7. M

    Just received a call from an agency - Should I take on their work?

    Just received a call from a company called professionals immediately who would like to sign up trades to undertake emergency call-outs for very good rates & no strings or obligations. Electrician has to collect £'s from customer & then send the agency their cut which has its benefits &...
  8. A

    Agency

    Hi everyone don’t post much on here but am after some advice you fellow sparks for the last few years I’ve been debating going self employed I’ve spoke to blokes on site who work via agencies, I’ve never done agency before so am completely in the dark, I’ve phoned a few agency they have said I...
  9. L

    Looking for agency to gain practical experience.

    I have Electrical installations city and guilds level 1 and I will start level 2 soon. I’m looking for agencies which they supply staff to the construction sites in the London area. So I can gain more practical experience. Any agency name and contact I would appreciate. Thank in advance.
  10. Joshua

    Earwig, a new upcoming agency rating website.

    I hope this is in the right forum I thought I would share this, it's a website that's due to be released by the end of the year. It's a Service for agency workers to review agencies and rate how good they are. Hopefully it'll benefit someone in the forums. You can sign up here earwig -...
  11. sham

    Agency and Umbrella companies, is it worth it.

    I am really in need of work, I have applied to jobs via internet and got a call, telling me that I am ready to start but I need to join an umbrella company. I have heard of these types of companies and most people have bad things to say about them and a few say they are ok. It's seems to be...
  12. Stephen Hossack

    New to the forum. Can anyone recommend a electrical agency around the London area

    Hello I’m Steve, new to the forum. I’m looking at getting back into the electical trade. I did c+g 2361, 2362 years ago. I’ve recently got my ECS card. Have done lots of bits and pieces in the past, and am now working as a gas main layer. I’ve had enough, and want to become a electrician. From...
  13. S

    Agency trying to screw me over?

    I got offered a job and was told I would be paid £11 an hour PAYE. My contact at the agency has now left and the payroll person is now telling me I have to sign up to their umbrella company where the umbrella will pay me PAYE. Surely they are screwing me over, as now I will have employers NI...
  14. G

    New Electrican don't like working away, good company, is the agency any better.

    My dad keeps saying that the grass is not always greener on the other side, was considering quitting the good company & moving back home & go on the agency, & have a life where I can attend night school and be around family. What is the agency like? is it worth it. & how would I get the best...
  15. G

    Considering go on agency, just qualified as an electrican

    Help, I have just qualified as a electrican I would rate myself a 5/10 I work for a company but working away is making me depressing for a 21 year old. I am now considering work at home on the agency but do not really know anyone & starting of as a mate, just in case I get accessed to do...
  16. T

    getting work as a start up. Is agency, subbying a way to go?

    Hi all, Unfortunately redundancy has reared its head in my direction. I've decided now is the time to start up on my own, currently in the registering process with napit and am curious what can be done to get my name about other than handing out my cards to friends, family and whole salers...
  17. K

    Subbying

    Hi guys Been a sparky for 10 years now with various companies current company is a lot of London work so long travel but the work is very good (super mansions in Chelsea) however I have just had a child and want more flexibility and less traveling times plus wife isn't working so more money...
  18. S

    Am I nieve?

    Would love to hear from anyone who is or was self employed. Am looking at starting out on my own in the new year. Currently employed approved electrician large company do mostly testing for about 2 years. I am in the fortunate position that I have a sensible mortgage and a few thousand behind...
  19. D

    Electrician Jobs Agency work in London - Harlow Essex Electrician Looking for Work - Electricians Jobs in Harlow

    Fast track are looking for a couple of Electricians and a mate for Monday. Work is strip out and re-wire an art gallery in Green Park central London. Work until March 7am to 4pm 9 hours. Not sure of the rate yet, should be around £18 to £20 an hour.
  20. D

    I Need Work Electrical improver/ mate needing work in Preston lancashire area

    Hello everyone I have my level 3 city and guilds 2330 in electrical installation and the 17th edition wiring regs. I have a full clean driving licence with van driving experience. Domestic newbuild , extension, and rewire experience as well as the normal circuit extension work etc. I am no...

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