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    Electricians on building sites. What is is really like?

    Sorry if this is in the wrong place. I'm an electrician of 20 years. Starting out with domestic and commercial install work but mainly working in maintenance. Always wondered what it is like working on an actuall building site. Any advice from transitioning from a comfortable maintenance role...
  2. S

    UK Initial Verification on large commercial sites

    I'm trying to gauge what the common industry practice is relating to Initial Verification on large commercial jobs. I've been working as a tester for the last few years in the South East, and when I test an installation, I'm expected to correct any minor faults, which I do. As any tester will...
    • SAL
    • Thread
    • commercial initial large sites testing and inspection verification
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  3. S

    Does anyone have the accreditation of "SafeContractor"? I

    Does anyone have the accreditation of "SafeContractor"? If so do you get a good amount of work from it. If not do you use any other sites
  4. Spoon

    Site freezing up when posting web sites.

    What's with the site freezing up when posting web sites. Then when it does post them the web site is not in the post, but them appears 5 mins later? Happened on Pete's holiday post. Probably why Tel posted the same thing 5 times as well.. :) Or is it just the cpc web site..:)
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    Electrician Jobs Electrician's with mates wanted for Central London sites.

    Afternoon all. I'm currently looking for 2 ECS gold card electricians with mates at the moment for two of our sites. First site is based in Friday Street near st pauls cathedral (ec4m) The job itself is the commercial fit out of the financial times building. Monday to Friday 7:30am to 4:30pm...
    • mkferdy
    • Thread
    • central electrician's electricians london london mates sites wanted
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Electricians Jobs
  6. J

    I Need Work Job websites for in-house work

    Hi guys (and gals), what sites do you go to when looking for full time employment? totaljobs? indeed? and industry specific ones? Thanks
  7. R

    Electrician Jobs Electricians needed for sites across London

    Our company is an established and innovative BMS company offering a complete range of services associated with BMS and building control services to the construction industry. You’ll be working 7.30am-4.30pm Monday to Friday. You will be met with a generous start off rate, workwear + PPE. Rate...
  8. J

    Going Self-Employed on sites.

    Hello folks, I'm currently working with an agency but just as PAYE. I'm waiting on my UTR number to register for CIS. Just have a few queries to clear up. I've been told by the lads on-site that I'm not employed by the agency but by the payroll company I use, so would I need to tell the...
  9. P

    Any good sites for trainees

    I had a folder of some really useful sites to help understand all the complicated aspects of domestic electrical installation, but appear to have lost them all. Was wondering if any of you can recommend some helpful sites you use when you're struggling
  10. S

    Auction sites & their rip off's

    A friend asked me to pick up & check out some stuff he'd bought via an online auction. Only 3 items all in original boxes, so I stupidly picked them up today :mad: 1) A set of jump leads all nicely packed: Open them up to find no Croc clips attached to the wires, 1 of the Black clips missing &...
  11. D

    Newbie or...

    The trade has so much sarcasms, literally and I love it! Ok I have been an eye-looker for a year or two just reading etc. About me? This feels like I'm putting my profile on dating sites lol but ok....Im David, lives in Birmingham but mostly in London. Been on the job for few years with local...
    • DavidSpence
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    • cabling newbie sites water
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  12. 123

    So I have been doing it wrong all these years

    A how to video on installing an external socket:astonished: Get's bizarre around the 2 minute mark :grimacing:
    • 123
    • Thread
    • doing https people round sites these wrong years
    • Replies: 131
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    ECS Card - Labourer vs Trainee?

    Hi, im currently looking at getting an ECS card so I can get some electricians mate experience through some agencys. I cant get the trainee card because im not signed onto a course and am not sponsored by a company, so that leaves me with the labourer card option. From reading the ECS site it...
    • Old Town Electrics
    • Thread
    • card ecs ecs card electrician electricians labourer experience labourer screwdrivers sites trainee
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  14. F

    job sites

    anyone herd or no what these web sites are called were the customer puts on the work they need doing and a price there prepared to pay and the apparently sparks quote etc new one on me
  15. HappyHippyDad

    Comparing sites and the type of people that use them.

    Evening all... :smile5: I do find it interesting looking at other electricians sites and comparing them. I've spent 2 or 3 years on this one and it is by far the one I use the most (approx 90%). The type of questions asked are very similar amongst the different sites but the way they get...
  16. driverman

    Caravan Sites

    Hi Guys, Question for those that are into caravan sites. On a recent thread, someone mentioned in passing whilst talking about TT systems that when the new regulations come out, many things will alter re caravan sites. Anyone here in the know? Could it be about earthing? Can't think it will be...
  17. Dean Williams

    strict sites

    has anyone worked on really strict sites im currently testing on the largest site ive ever worked on in Runcorn, where 'whistleblowers' are rewarded with offers of flat screen tellies, meal vouchers etc. There's been 2 strikes so far...
  18. J

    tempory supplys to cabing on construction sites

    hi iv been getting conflicted understanding of bs7671 for the correct way to install site temps on tnc-s systems,, weather to export the earth and do with out the earth rod or to have a tt system with type s rcd,,my understanding is if u were to export or extend the earth you will have to ensure...
  19. G

    Work From Planning Applications?

    Has anyone won work from approved planning applications that are posted on local council websites? If you did who did you write your letter of introduction to - was it the architect/agent or the applicant directly? I'm thinking of using it as a good source of lead generation and including a...
    • grayz
    • Thread
    • council electrical work local planning sites work
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Business Related
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    NICEIC Certification Scheme NICEIC and ECS card on site

    Hi Guys Need some advice regarding site work. I have just been asked to provide an estimate for a contract for all electrical work on a new development of 8 houses. Being an NIC Approved contractor will I also need an ECS card or is my NIC sufficient? I also have 2 blokes working for me who are...
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