Hi all,
I'm looking to become an electrician (career change). Looked into various training centres like OLCI, RFTraining, New Career Skills etc. They all claim that there's a massive shortage of electricians at the moment in the UK, that there should be plenty of work for a qualified sparky...
hi guys,
Im just interested to know how some of you go on obtaining/tendering for commercial jobs? how do you hear of them etc? im out of a job as of friday and am thinking of setting up my own business, i know most go into the domestic field when starting there own business, My problem is i...
hi all.
Pricing question -
looked at a pv job today for a last minute customer.
House is a 4 storey georgian townhouse for a 4 kw installation. Inside just coming towards the end of major renovation - whole house. Consumer unit is in the basement. Array would have to be split over 3...
I recently passed my 2391 and although I am registered with the niceic as a domestic installer can I certify a commercial job ready for a meter connection? Will edf accept that I'm not a niceic approved installer for all works. Does my 2391 give me the right to still do the cert?
So Then….
You’re leaving the forces and need advice what to do….!
So you have decided to become an Electrician and you have seen all them adverts for 50k+ a year and unlimited time off….
(Step 1) Firstly take a deep breath, hold, then relax and continue to do so until you feel up to...
I have to say i am crap at pricing jobs. always have been. Anyway i have not been involved in the actual pricing of jobs for some time. i will be going self employed in a few months so would like to get this right.
Q1. does anyone have a structured pricing guide which they use to price up...
Looking for advice guys
I've got about 6 months site experience.
I've passed the 2330 level 2 & 3 also completed 2391
I've been looking for mate/improver jobs but there's not that much about in my area but there does seem to be quite a few electrician vacancies.
I'd like to know should/can I...
Today moved 4 panels for company that had loads of work in the november madness!! well starters WRONG mid and END clamps (too small) cannot tighten to correct torque! (will defo move in couple of yrs) also brackets fixed with 1 screw ! cables and mc4 connectors laying on roof in full view ...
I have just seen an advert on the Directgov jobs search.
Jobs and Skills searchJob detailsBackThese are the details of the job selectedELECTRICIANVacancy fromJobcentre PlusJob No:BUR/66545SOC Code:5241Wage£7-£8 PER HOURHours40 HOURS PER WEEK, MONDAY-FRIDAY, BETWEEN 8AM-5PMLocationBURY...
hello everyone does if you fit a pv system on say a flat roof and leave floating like most jobs iv seen does that mean you leave any containment floating as well ie tray work anyone any idea :rolleyes4:
Attention to the 1000s at Carillion (Eaga) and elsewhere, new meaningful and fulfilling jobs available at Starbucks. David Cameron welcomes announcement. (how did he know so early in the morning?) So these are sustainable jobs which according to DECC those in PV are not.
Latte to go anyone?
Guys,
I have approx 13 nice jobs in and around the South West.
- I have the signed contract
- I can get the kit (by 14th November)
- I need reliable fitters looking for work who can;
1. Fit on a tight schedule & to a good quality
2. Register for MCS on day of completion (we are not registered...
I am applying to sign up to the NICEIC, in the next month or so, I was just wondering if you can show the assessor two jobs in the same house? My landlord has given me the go ahead to add an extractor in the bathroom and a cooker hood in the kitchen. I explained to him the need for R.C.D...
Hi how do I get to the point of signing jobs off? Iv been told loads of things but it seems to be a grey area, do I need to be with an electrical body or not? And do I need 2391 which i am currently doing, can I just get part p'd and how do I get this,
Thought I'd lighten the mood a bit:
You know the one about the plumber with a dripping tap.....well, as Sparky's I reckon our own little lists of DIY are just as silly. Or is it just me?!
In my house at the moment there are: 4 x GU10's need replacing, a socket to finish plastering around, the...
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