Hello everyone,
I live in Birmingham and new to the industry and I would like some advice from you all
about how to get a job ideally as an industrial Electrical Technician or an Electrician mate.
Some qualifications I have include
*17th Edition,
*IPAF 3a and 3b,
*ECS,
* S7 & Allan Bradly...
Hello everyone,
I live in Birmingham and new to the industry and I would like some advice from you all
about how to get a job ideally as an industrial Electrical Technician or an Electrician mate.
Some qualifications I have include
*17th Edition,
*IPAF 3a and 3b,
*ECS,
* S7 & Allan Bradly...
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Hi, largely office bound these days after starting on the tools 30 years ago and find this place really useful for keeping up to date with new stuff.
Cheers,
Paul
Hi, along with a 2 colleagues / friends we started Acton Delta Ltd. back in 1991 - 25 years & counting!! :)
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I am a graduate surveyor based in Edinburgh currently studying towards becoming chartered.
This is a great resource and I have lurked on many an occasion.
Nice to meet you.
Tom
Hi,
I have been in the trade for some time,I have found the forums excellent and very informative and helpfull, I mainly do inspection and testing or electrical maintenance .
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