self employed

  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. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  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
    • spikey80
    • Thread
    • either electrical work electrician employed jobs large needed self self employed
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Electricians Jobs
  9. B

    Early Days of Being Self-Employed

    I've just started out on my own coming into my 3rd month. The first month and half I was mega busy working 5 or 6 days every week and now I'm currently doing 2 or 3 jobs a week. My number has been passed on from clients I've worked for and I've spoken to a few builders and plumber I know. I've...
  10. 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
  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...
    • mestizomad
    • Thread
    • course domestic domestic electrician electrician employed niceic options qualified electrician self self employed
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Domestic Electrician Forum
  12. 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
  13. 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...
  14. 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...
  15. 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
  16. 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...
  17. J

    UK Employed/self employed

    Hello, I'm currently employed full time by a company, I have been offered a job on call in the evenings one night a week, This second job requires me to be self employed, can anyone help and give guidance on what I need to do in regards to tax? Notify HMRC? Tell existing employer? Will a second...
  18. B

    UK is anybody a self employed electrician not under a scheme?

    Hi guys, just after some insight on personal experience of starting a company without being a member of nic,napit ect. in a nut shell im a qualified electrician with my 2391-52, I work for a company full time and I have a few potential clients lined up, i want to register as a business and do...
  19. M

    How to legally work as self employed Electrician.

    Hi guys I have been a qualified electrician for over 10 years working for others and now im trying to transision into to starting my own electrical installation / maintenance company. I'm a little confused as to what is required before I can legally work in other peoples properties. I thought...
    • mr_deep_
    • Thread
    • electrical work electrician employed how to self self employed
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  20. S

    Working before joining trade association (SELECT/NICEIC)

    I am currently employed full time with a medium sized contractor in glasgow, scotland and am aiming to go self employed at some point in the next year. However my 2 preferred trade associations want you to be trading 6 or 12 months before theyll sign you up. The question is how does that work...
    • Stevenharp33
    • Thread
    • before certification joining niceic select self employed trade working
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Business Related

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