Just thought I would post a warning about this company, They are a facilities management company based in Oxfordshire and I got a call out of the blue from someone called Will Simmonds a couple of months ago. He wanted me to do a couple of jobs at an opticians in Bath, it actually fitted in with...
This is not my job and is an issue a colleague at work is having with his house wiring, but as I am doing my fault finding unit shortly will run it by you all out of interest to see whether I am thinking the right things.
A work colleague has come in today with the following problem:
He...
Been toying with the idea of starting my own company for a while now, im already self employed but always sub for companys as opposed to getting my own work. How did people who have started there own company go about getting work? Did you advertise? Did work just keep finding you?
I am mainly...
I just got an email from a guy I know from way back, he owns a good sized plumbing and heating
company (also has many rental properties) and he has asked me to put together quotes various electrical works.
Mostly heating related.
I've not long gone out on my own so I'm trying to get a handle...
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I have for quite some time being completing subcontract work for a property maintenance company (LTD) on 30 day terms.
This has been working quite well for me providing me with a nice steady stream of work to supplement my other stuff.
I got the brilliant news today that the company...
At 32 I have recently been made redundant and am keen to get qualified as an electrician. Having filled in a 'get more info' form on a website I was contacted by someone from ERR Ltd offering my the chance to train with them over a couple of years.
They would cover the following 2365 level 2...
Hello All
Just been reading a thread about a maintenance company that doesn't pay it's contractors and thought I would put another name out there, hopefully to stop anyone else getting fleeced like yours truly.
Quinns - based in Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire
Very believable on the phone, ask...
Hi, I am looking for some advice, my bungalow was built in 1926 and in the 20 years that I have owned it there has always been an ugly lead pipe half chased in the plaster and half not, running behind the front door, making decorating in the hall awkward as well as being unsightly.
Having...
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Just purchased a CU containing a Main Switch from a reputable company, but having an issue with the Main Switch. Am in discussions with the supplier but would like to be a bit surer of my facts.
The switch is stamped BSEN60947-3 125A 240V. Terminals are well marked. But no CE mark, no...
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I'm new to the forum I want to apply for a jib gold card just wondering if I would qualify with the below quals or do I need more?
236 part 1 electrical installation 1996
am1 achievement measurement
NVQ 3 2356
2391 testing
17th edition
have done the ecs health and safety exam
just...
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Last year I was made redundant from a my job of 18 years so I took the opportunity to retrain as an electrician, so far I have passed all exams up-to 2394 initial verification but failed the last one 2395 (periodic inspection) possible due to lack of experience, I have all my own test...
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So I'm taking plunge and going for the ltd company route.
I know I need set up a business bank account who uses what and why Llyods small business account looks good but any advice greatly accepted
Hello everyone!
I'm new, so if I make any faux pas, please excuse me.
I am working as an architectural intern in Amsterdam at the moment and have been given the task of making some new light fittings for our new office. My boss found some very beautiful lights made by a dutch company called...
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Hi guys I am a recently qualified Electrician but have been working for a security company for a year. Still learning that side of things so just wondering how I can access the alarms and security section of the forum?
Hi guys I'm after some advice , electrician with 12 years experience I've always been employed full time by a company the time has come to cut loose and go it alone what I want is abit of advice I'm looking to do abit of my own work , agencie and sub to a couple of guys I know would it be best...
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The wife's just had a call offering solar on the green deal scheme now I know nothing about the solar game. Question is is it still worth having with the low fit tariff ?
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has anyone used pass electrical training to gain there 17th edition my company would like to send me on a course that would allow me to to do jobs around our building like change face plates light switches and wire in light fitting when they need replaced is was looking at the domestic...
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