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  1. HappyHippyDad

    What is your hourly rate as a self employed electrician? (2024-25)

    I did a poll last year (and the year before) on exactly this. Below I have pasted what I wrote in the thread last time so there is a degree of similarity. We can then see if we have changed our prices much (again, bit of fun, not accurate) pasted... I thought I would start a poll to see...
  2. sham

    LTD or Self Employed when going as an electrician?

    LTD Or Self Emoyed. HI, Everyone, not sure about best course of action. I've taken a full time job, (On the books) and I want to continue doing small jobs on the side (stay NICEIC registered). I am both Self Employed and LTD. I've spoken to the accountant, he said it's your call. If I close...
    • sham
    • Thread
    • electrician employed going ltd self self employed when
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Business Related
  3. R

    If on a 'flexible' roster & you are off work when a public holiday falls are you entitled to it? Employed full time

    If on a 'flexible' roster & you are off work when a public holiday falls are you entitled to it? Employed full time
    • Rachel bart
    • Thread
    • employed flexible full time holiday off public time when work
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Australia
  4. S

    Effective methods to generate work going from employed to start up

    Hi So after working for a company i have decided to go self employed and start my own business. people on checkatrade my builder and rated people are quoting so low the work isnt actually worth it plus the fees its basically working for a company again. What are the classic methods of...
    • sid521
    • Thread
    • electrical work employed going methods start work
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Business Related
  5. R

    Advice to go self employed now ive complete my AM2S

    Completed my AM2s start of this year. My whole career plan is to run my own company/sole trader. Be my own boss basically. I always get asked when I will be able to sign stuff off. So, I believe this is when I get a company setup and become a member of the competence persons scheme, is this...
  6. lozarus

    Private Jobs whilst Employed

    Looking for a bit of advice from the wider audience / those who may have done similar before. I entered the game a bit later / in a non conventional manner, so deciding what I can and can't do isn't as black and white as if I'd done apprenticeship route. I work as a Maintenance Electrician in...
  7. R

    Qualifications needed for self employed electricians

    I am currently going self employed. I was never put through any 18th edition courses, so have booked myself onto my 18th wiring regs. I want to be able to complete minor works, eicrs etc in my new role, and looking to see what courses i need to take to do this. Reading online is a little...
    • RossB46
    • Thread
    • electricians employed needed qualifications self self employed
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  8. HappyHippyDad

    What is your hourly rate as a self employed electrician? (2023)

    I did a poll last year on exactly this. Below I have pasted what I wrote in thread last time so there is a degree of similarity. We can then see if we have changed out prices much (again, bit of fun, not accurate) pasted... I thought I would start a poll to see 'roughly' what the average...
  9. Charlie_Don't_Surf

    Going Self Employed as a Mate

    Hi all Quick question - I'm going self employed as an Electrician's mate as from the start of November. For this purpose, I'm looking to get rid of my car and buy a van. Does anyone know whether I need to wait till I am actually registered as self employed before i buy the van, in order to be...
  10. B

    Starting out while employed

    Hi all, I’m currently in full time employment and want to start doing jobs on the side, obviously non notifiable ones as I couldn’t justify paying for a CPS. I want to do it all legally so any tax would be declared. My contract with my current employer is worded very well and prohibits me...
  11. E

    Self employed starter pack?

    Looking for some business advice. Basically a "Self employed starter kit" things that you need to get to set up on your own, such as public liability insurance for example. I have the usual qualifications such as level 3 2391, 18th edition, fire & emergency lighting, IPAF licence, ECS probably...
  12. N

    UK Self employed Scotland expired ecs card query

    First time poster here. Time served electrician here in Scotland with nvq level 3. My ecs gold card expired back in 2017 and I intend to do my 18th edition at some point. My question is if I start up myself I understand I can’t work on construction sites. What else can I or can’t I do in...
  13. HappyHippyDad

    What is your hourly rate as a self employed electrician?

    I do like chatting about prices! I thought I would start a poll to see 'roughly' what the average hourly rate is for self employed electricians? To keep it as simple as possible, forget about any 'first hour' rate you may or may not charge and just go for your rate after that. I realise this...
  14. markythesparky

    Self employed guy working for us doing work direct for our client.

    We have a chap who works for us a lot and who is self employed. We have found out that he may have done some work recently for one of our clients who we have not done anything for in about 6 years or so. Just wondered what your view is on him doing work for a client of ours, albeit 6 years ago...
  15. B

    Tips on going self employed

    Hi all. I’ve recently completed my apprenticeship, AM2 and 18th edition. The goal over the next few years is to work towards various other qualifications and set up on my own, leaning more towards the domestic installation side of things. Im looking to prioritise any courses/qualifications that...
    • Brad0593
    • Thread
    • business electician employed going self self employed tips
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Business Related
  16. M

    Self Employed Domestic Electrician - What Course options?

    Hi, I am 32 years old and I currently have a boring office job. I have years of experience working alongside electricians, helping with the installation of Solar PV, alarm systems, CCTV and domestic wiring. I am considering becoming an electrician myself and ideally I would want to be a self...
    • mestizomad
    • Thread
    • course domestic domestic electrician electrician employed niceic options qualified electrician self self employed
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Domestic Electrician Forum
  17. W

    Setting up as a sole trader/self employed

    Hi guys. I’m currently employed but want to start doing bits for myself on evenings/weekends and want to be law abiding so don’t want to just do cash in hand work. I want to set up as a sole trader, if I register to do this will my current employer be informed? I’m not doing anything wrong but...
  18. mak

    JIB Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) You do not have to be employed by a JIB member to apply for a JIB grade.

    Trying to fill out my ECS gold card application online with their website app, it tells me I need to be endorsed? I do work for a jib member company but on a self-employed basis. So my question is do I have to be endorsed?
  19. E

    self employed morgages

    Hi, i have only been up and running 6 months but am looking to re mortgage early next year. as it stands dont have a set of books but healthy accounts so far. anyone got any contacts used previously for similar? thanks in advance Shane
  20. K

    Self employed qualifications

    Hi All, This is my first post so go easy on me ? I am an apprentice trained electrician with NVQ level 2/3, AM2 and 17th edition. A short time after I qualified I chased the money into electrical maintenance so have predominantly worked on industrial electrics. I am beginning to set up to go...
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