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    Any sparkys mate positions in London?

    I feel so lost at the moment... I can't find work anywhere :uhoh2: I'm currently doing my 2365 Level 2 but since work has dried up through the agency I'm now in a bit of a predicament. I have my own tools and PPE etc but no work! Does anyone know of any sparkys mate positions going? Many...
  2. Dave OCD

    Dodgy contractors.

    I was recommended to a nice old lady to change some old brass wall and ceiling lights and fit a couple of outside PIR fittings. She moved into her bungalow roughly two years ago and had a consumer unit upgrade and some other bits done then [This by a NICEIC approved contractor] As soon as I...
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    NICEIC Certification Scheme Bogus NICEIC companies

    Hi Guys Could you give your views on bogus companies falsifying the NICEIC logo whilst working in London recently I noted many companies displaying the NICEIC Logo but were not registered contractors, IN FACT they used approved contractors and think it ok to display the logo ON THEIR BEHALF...
  4. Dan

    Strong 2015 performance for electrical contractors

    ECA research shows encouraging performance for building services contractors in Q1 2015 Read the full news article
  5. Dan

    New CDM Regulations will bring extra duties to smaller contractors ECA predicts a sur

    Commenting on the release of draft guidance on the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 Read the full news article
  6. S

    Pheonix contractors federation scam?

    I have been contacted by pheonix about becoming an approved contractor? Has anybody heard anything about them because I think it is a scam? Thxs Sparklet
  7. H

    Contractors not having enough time or patients with apprentice (me)

    Hi folks Im work for my local council and as we don't do a wide variety of work such as conduits, etc they send me down the contractors they use sometimes for some experience to help build up my portfolio for my nvq, its a smallish newish company around employ around 20 people and been around...
  8. Dan

    Andy Basham appointed President of the Electrical Contractors' Association

    Andy Basham appointed President of the Electrical Contractors' Association Read the full news article
  9. S

    Looking for solar install team contractors

    If you're looking for some extra installation work, we are looking for some contractors. We are currently looking for a solar PV installation team to complete residential (4KW max.) solar installations in the west midlands area. The installers must be MCS registered and have installed solar...
  10. Dan

    Can pay, won’t pay: ECA survey find main contractors fail to pass on prompt payment t

    A study by the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) confirms that late payment for subcontractors is endemic across the sector, as main contractors fail to pass on prompt payment terms from clients. Read the full news article
  11. G

    Electrical contractors website for sale

    Hi guys I am looking to get out of sparking and want to sell my website, and ongoing work. Based in Hertford, site has good ranking for typical search terms, for Hertford, Herts and North London. Generates fresh leads every day, both domestic and commercial. Site is fasttrackltd dot co dot uk...
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    London Pay rates for Sub-Contractors

    Hey Everyone I run a company with around 4 sub-contractors (all self employed individually) that do alot of work for us. We provide a van, fuel, parking, the majority of the plant and all materials. So basically they provide the labour. Most of our work is in London and the surrounding areas...
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    NICEIC Certification Scheme Niceic email

    Anyone else had email from niceic about not going on napits register? Apparently napit just want your details for marketing reasons.....lol, it's getting like a school playground with these scams.
  14. W

    *Warning* to Solar PV Sparks & installers

    Don't get involved with Apex Solar Systems/Green Deal (GB) Ltd, Chesterfield (same company) Cowboy roofing outfit with no experience or qualifications in the renewable energy industry, have gained MCS via third party approved contractors with NAPIT (should'nt be allowed). Sub work out to...
  15. A

    Are sub contractors liable for come backs?

    Hey all, got a bit of a situation on my hands here, and would really appreciate any help. First I'll explain the situation. I left the company I was working for to do my own work about a month and a half ago. I was working with them on a self employed basis, they deducted 20% through CIS and...
  16. Dan

    The Electrical Safety Council and Electrical Contractors Association launch Electrica

    The Electrical Safety Council (ESC) and Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) have announced the launch of the Electrical Safety Register – a joint venture between the two organisations that will serve as a one-stop-shop for anyone looking for the services of a competent electrical...
  17. S

    IR35 Tax Rules- Info for Sub Contractors

    Here's some info about the IR35 tax legislation rules which can affect self employed subbies and whether they are deemed to be inside or outside of the ruling: In recent years the electrical industry has seen an increase in freelance workers or 'subbies'. It's an easier way for the companies to...
  18. M

    Main contractors tender lists

    Hi, does anybody know of any main contractors that i could introduce my company to in order to get on their tender lists? We are a NIC EIC approved contractor from Southampton speciallising in shopfitting installs, geograpics is not an issue as i have sub-contractors that i use all over the uk...
  19. L

    Changing contractors mid rewire

    Hi guys, First post and wondering if you experts can help a tricky problem? Been having my 3 bed semi fully rewired as part of a renovation and my sparky (recommended by a friend who had him do their house - as he was neat fast and tidy and relatively inexpensive) has let me down before he...
  20. Dan

    ECA urges contractors to work with businesses for a risk-based approach to PAT

    The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) warns that poor interpretation of HSE guidance on Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) could result in a drop in electrical safety standards in the workplace. Misinterpretation of the new guidelines could lead some businesses to underestimate the risk of...

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