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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. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. S

    Electrician Jobs Self employed Electrician needed for large jobs in either Maidstone/Surrey/ Cambridge

    Need self employed electricians in maidstone - surrey or cambbridge, refurbing pubs & hotels
  9. 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...
  10. R

    Electrician Jobs LONDON - OXFORD - READING ELECTRICIANS REQUIRED - SUB OR EMPLOYED

    Electricians required for various packages of wok ( Test and Inspect, EV, Remedials, Installation, Servicing, Door entry) in and around London, Oxford, Reading, Slough. FULL time employed or SUB work available. [email protected] Immediate start - Great salary.
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. 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?
  14. 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
  15. 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...
  16. W

    Advice with cis number and employed

    Hi Some advice would be appreciated. im a Qualified employed social Housing Electrician. I was asked to help on a commercial project from another company. I’ve taken 20 days holiday to work as I’m interested to learn different works. I’m due to start tomorrow and the guy has said he needs my...
  17. C

    Completing NVQ practical at home / self employed / working for free

    Hi All I'm after some advice with regards to completing the NVQ L3 either 2356 or 2357. I work in maintenance although I am now mainly office based. XS training have said I can carry out the 2356 as I have been in the industry for over 5 years. I have completed 2365 L2 & 3 so now want to get...
  18. L

    Starting up while employed

    Hi there, I have a question which I'm struggling to get an answer. I have spoken with 2 accountants but both of them want me to sign up with them for £40 a month before they will tell me what is the best approach. I am currently employed and take home 44k PAYE. I have been doing some labour...
  19. T

    Electrician Jobs Self Employed PAT Testers

    Would like to hear from self employed PAT testers. Have immediate work available in the London and Cambridge area
  20. W

    Self employed grant

    Hi all Is there anybody who qualifies for the second self employed grant and claiming it? The first one for me was a no brainier, i was quarantined for two weeks before lockdown, then staight after we was locked down my work was basically nothing so i claimed this first grant The second one...

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