travel

  1. S

    Travel time being averaged

    Hi All, Curious about something, while working I am expected to travel to different sites across the UK, i am unpaid for the first 45 minutes of travel, But my workplace average the rest of our travel outside of the 45 minutes across the month so I could be working 8 hours away and should be...
  2. Charlie_Don't_Surf

    I Need Work Looking for work experience / offering my time for free. Leicester based but will travel

    Hi, I'm looking to shadow/assist electricians working within a fifty mile radius of Leicester (i.e. Stoke on Trent / Mansfield / Peterborough / MK / Birmingham - although ideally the closer to Leicester the better). Just really keen to get work experience even if it means travelling. At...
  3. mak

    CIS allowable expenses flat rate on travel and food?

    I got a question for those who are CIS and file their own self assessment. I use public transport how should I calculate it? Is there a flat rate for public transport? What about food, can I claim anything if I'm 10 hours away from home?
  4. W

    Do you charge mileage on top of travel time?

    Hello Im doing work for a customer who has a few sites they want me to cover. I told them traveling time is at full rate. When talking to someone on site they said I should charge mileage on top of this. What sort of rate do any of you guys and girls charge for this. One site is close to home...
  5. A

    I Need Work Looking for work as a mate in London preferably in east , have own tools and willing to travel ?

    Currently have city and guilds : level 3 2365 and 18th edition and looking for a mate position if any is available , I currently have experience 2nd fixing and 1st fixing ,I would like to have more experience testing and containment if possible to further enhance my experience .
  6. R

    Need help for travel trailer wiring!!!

    Hello all, I could use a bit of help from some of you savvy electrical types. I have a small travel trailer ('18 Jayco Hummingbird FD) and I just finished installing 230watts of solar (in series) on the roof, which heads down to a renogy 30amp MPPT controller and then onto my 100aH Lifepo4...
  7. nickstig

    I Need Work Free labourer - available in West Yorkshire, but can travel further - Own transport and some tools

    Hi all, Is anyone looking for an extra pair of hands or a free labourer around West Yorkshire or potentially further afield? I'm great with a dustpan and brush or even a vac, I make tea and coffee on demand to suit your taste buds and I'm happy lifting and shifting if required but I warn you...
  8. Grey Master

    Business travel in lockdown

    Struggling to find a clear and concise answer to travel for work during this current round of lockdown. Local travel to my usual area not an issue, it's further afield I am looking for clarification on. I.e. South coast up to North Derbyshire, single day, no stopping over and literally just to...
  9. L

    UK to EU Adaptor for Extension Tower

    My partner and I will be working from Germany for a few weeks. We have a couple of laptops, monitors, iMac, printer, TV, etc. that need to be plugged in. Obviously this would mean a ton of adaptors and headache in terms of where plugs are positioned. I got two of the below extension tower...
  10. C

    UK Travel allowance

    Hi guys, Recently I been employed by a company, they been offering me the current JIB rate for 2020 for an employee using his own vehicle. I am travelling everyday 80 miles to go to work and back and I wanted to claim for petrol as I know that some of my colleagues where doing this but I been...
  11. G

    Travel payments

    Hi guys, Looking at starting a new job soon with a lad who works for himself, who used to work at my current company. Was just wondering if anyone here had/have similar experience. I thought travel time would be included but it’s not, I’ll be getting to his house for 6; get on site for 7 then...
  12. J

    Travel time rates/ millage rates.

    Hi, Can anyone tell me the standard rates for millage and hourly rate wile traveling for a self-employed electrician. I'm thinking first half an hour of travel charge nothing then full rate for anything after that + 25p per mile ? does that sound about right?
  13. J

    I Need Work Maintenance Man Needed

    Hi All, We are looking to expand our small business and need an experienced all rounder . Doesn't need to be an electrician ,but must be able to think on their feet, not fussed at what they do. We can be doing anything from fixing pipe leaks,replacing taps,light fittings,unblocking sinks etc...
  14. P

    JIB Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) JIB - Correct application of travel time and overtime

    Hi there Guys Just need some advice: Example: Company office to site is a 4hr drive. we stay over during the week and return on Friday with another 4hr drive. Company provides vehicle and fuel. 170 miles. 1.>Should we get paid our normal hourly rate plus the ammount indicated in the Travel...
    • Peter Hartley
    • Thread
    • application card certification correct jib jib card scheme time travel
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  15. R

    Travel time and charges

    Hi All Just wondered how and what folks charge for travel? I've been lucky in the fact that all of my work is within a ten minute drive from home, and so charging for travel has never been an issue. However, I have been offered quite a bit of work that will require traveling a fair distance...
  16. DiscoDave

    Working abroad - travel insurance?

    In just over a week I'm heading to the Falklands for a month, just got on to looking at travel insurance, every company I can find covers manual work on the ground only - as in one step up a ladder and you're not covered. Just wondered if anyone had any experience or recommendations for decent...
  17. infinity

    travel allowance

    Hi I'd like to find out how all you employed sparks are paid travel. I have recently employed someone and want to make sure it's fair for us both. He said he was paid overtime rate for anything over 30mins each way. From his home. I think il be out of business paying those sort of rates. The...
  18. T

    HMRC proposal for Tax Relief for Travel and Subsistence

    This is a proposal that could take effect April 2016. It will effect nearly all self employed contractors either working through agencies or direct to companies. Write a letter to your local MP to raise the issue in the house of commons...
    • thepurple1
    • Thread
    • bsi business company tax their these through travel
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Business Related
  19. C

    Working away rates

    Been offered 2 trips to the continent with a firm I subby to installing and commissioning some plant that's been shipped over from a local factory that's closing, all the travel, food and digs are been covered by the client and I've been told to name my price for going over, I've got an idea of...
    • CockneyReject
    • Thread
    • electrical work going hours rates that's travel working
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Business Related
  20. L

    Where's the best area of uk to pick up steady work ??????

    OK AS YOU PROB GUESSED IM NEW TO THIS FORUM , IM A QUALIFIED IRISH SPARK NOW 7 YEARS POST APPRENTICESHIP OBVIOUSLY ! I WILL BE MOVING TO THE U.K IN NEXT WEEK OR SO IN SEARCH FOR WORK ! I AM AWARE OF DIFFERENCES IN SAFE PASS AND I WILL NEED A NATIONAL INSURANCE NUMBER . MY MAIN QUESTION IS WHERE...
    • LIGHTS
    • Thread
    • area companies electrical work london travel
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
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