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  1. HappyHippyDad

    Extending cat 5 cable or telephone cable and maintenance free requirements?

    I was wondering if the maintenance free requirements (MF) are the same with communication cable as with low voltage supplies? I can't see why they wouldn't be. The junction boxes for cat 5 cable or telephone cable where you just use the insertion tool have no screws that could come loose but I...
  2. ray-bentos

    Shafted by maintenance company - have I lost out?

    Hello I have for quite some time being completing subcontract work for a property maintenance company (LTD) on 30 day terms. This has been working quite well for me providing me with a nice steady stream of work to supplement my other stuff. I got the brilliant news today that the company...
  3. K

    Retraining help

    Hi qualified in the 80's but have now been out of the trade for a number of years over 20 I have done small bits here and there but I would now now like to get back into it full time. Does a gone know what if any courses I need to do My qualifications were a 4 year apprenticeship and a City and...
  4. J

    25mm tails maintenance free joint

    Do they exist, I have just inspected a job and seen 25mm tails extended under floor boards in standard Henley 25mm tails block, can you get 25mm maintenance free joints? It would this have to be made accessible eg hatch or something Ect? Which I still feel is poor as I've seen them carpeted over...
  5. A

    New Member - Time served Maintenance Electrician

    Hello, I'm a new member here and looking for some advice. I served my time in a factory around 15 years ago and have been a maintenance electrician since. I've worked on installations, servicing, commissioning, PLC's and some domestic work. I am looking on advice as to what courses people would...
  6. S

    Instrument Technician to Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer

    Hi everyone, I'm looking to become a multi-skilled maintenance engineer in a factory environment as I am looking for a more local and permanent job. My experience is as an instrument technician and engineer in the oil and gas, chemical and petrochem industries (apprenticeship, NVQ 3, HND and...
  7. AyresomeBoro

    JIB Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) ECS Craft Card Application (JIB)

    Hi to all, Looking to open some extra doors for myself in the near future. I have heard through various people a 'Gold JIB' card could be beneficial to hold. I work as a commercial spark in a maintenance role. I have been time-served and working in this role for 3 years. I hold; NVQ Level...
  8. J

    Electrical maintenance trainee looking for some advice please

    Hi all.... Apologies if this has been posted in the wrong area, please move if it is... I am a 36year old maintenance technician in an automated warehouse who has been working for my company for 18 months. Prior to that I have no electrical experience. I have learned lots in my time here...
  9. E

    From Maintenance to Installation query...

    Hello Guys & Dolls, I'm currently Maintenance qualified with an NVQ3 Electrical Maintenance, accompanied by 17th Ed and soon-to-be Inspecting and Testing. I'm looking to generally vary myself as an Electrician and open a few more doors by going down the Installation route. My question to you...
  10. S

    Who Offers Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Contracts?

    Hi everyone. just wondering if anyone offers O&M contracts to their clients. If so, what do you currently offer? Is there anything you'd like to offer but currently can't? Cheers.
  11. A

    Aspect maintenance

    Hi, just always wondered whether Aspect actually do pay £28 per hour or is just a hoax? quote from aspect job for electrician 'In return we are able to offer continuous work at an hourly rate of £28.00 + higher rates for overtime. Vehicle and phone will be provided anybody had any experience...
  12. A

    Maintenance tech to Electrician

    Hello all, I've just completed an engineering maintenance advanced apprenticeship (craft and technician) which took four years and involved both electrical and mechanical units. The course involved completion of a onc and hnc in general engineering and a level 3 nvq in engineering maintenance...
  13. L

    AM2 pre pertain course

    Hi all, I'm about to complete my 2365 level 3 and have decided to go on to do the full nvq electrical maintenance, my problem is that I work full time as a maintenance technician with a mechanical bias so I don't get any hands experience with the install side of things so Im thinking I will...
  14. A

    What's your line of work and do you enjoy it?

    So my thinking for this post is that hopefully I will be time served at the end of the year and wondering where I want to take my career. I'd like to hear from everyone; house bashers, industrial, commercial, offshore, maintenance sparks(shout if I forgot you) and what a typical day is for you...
  15. T

    C&G 2399 Foundation, PV install and PV maintenance course

    I'm considering undertaking the foundation course, the installation course and the maintenance course. They are offering it in a 5 day course, modules 201, 311, 312, 313, 314 for £830, at the Central Sussex College's new Renewables Training Centre in Burgess Hill. Most places charge this this...
  16. T

    Building Maintenance Company or Dedicated Fire Alarm Company..?

    This is old Haes panel, installed in a council special needs learning centre, and maintained by a blue chip all building maintenance company. For the past 3 years they have serviced it every quarter, and given it a full bill of health certification. On working on a building extension, we checked...
  17. 1Justin

    Electric blinds, mechanical maintenance, isolators BSEN 60204

    New build domestic which uses external window blinds. Each blind is supplied with L N permanent then switched L for up and another switched L for down. Blinds self limit at extremes. (Thus 4 live conductors). There are 15 blinds, all running back to central "smart home" gear/relays where they...
  18. J

    Stockport based trainee spark

    Hi, I've recently finished doing a 4 week course to gain 17th edition, part p qualification, 2392 inspection and testing and level 2 logic core qualification. I have been in the building trade for 10 years since leaving school. Tiling being my main trade, then moving on to general maintenance...
  19. D

    Does/Has anyone work for Integral?

    Hi, I have a job interview coming up over the next few weeks for the position of Mobile Service Engineer. The job description is a little vague and just states it involves electrical/mechanical planned and reactive maintenance. It doesn't state what sector/environment it will be in but overall...
  20. L

    Multiskilled maintenance electrician jobs

    Hello This is my first post on the forum. I have been qualified about a year and working for a building services company. Recently I was made redundant and applied for a couple of jobs through recruiters online. I went for multiskilled m&e roles in retail and managed to get an offer for...

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