Finally got a start..Advice??

[Mark1985]

Hi everyone,

After completing college i've finally been given an opportunity to work as a electrical labourer/mate for a firm on a large site in London.Really happy for a chance but abit nervous as ive not really worked on any big sites..think the works gonna be helping with alot of uni-strut and tray

Anyone got any tips or advice?? as i want to try an make an impression and gain as much experience as i can.. is it a case of turn up, head down and crack on..

Cheers for any advice

 

[johnh1986]

If you get stuck or not sure just ask

 

[Doomed]

Turn your phone off during working hours.

edit - and I mean OFF, not just silent!

 

[Redvanman]

Turn up, head down,crack on, spot on.
dont use your mobile,
dont know how old you are but don't mope about like most youngens.
listen, learn and your be ok just prove your not a cock and willing to learn and work hard.
good luck pal I'm sure your be fine.
let us know how 1st at went

 

[ruston]

Turn your phone off during working hours.

edit - and I mean OFF, not just silent!

Can you imagine what would of happened in the old days if you were to take upwards of ten phone calls a day , and just have a seat and write a few letters................

 

[Mark1985]

Nice one for the replys, im 27..so just want to show im keen and try an learn as much as i can..i start next tuesday..so i'll keep you updated, and hopefully things will work out..

 

[Redvanman]

Turn your phone off during working hours.

edit - and I mean OFF, not just silent!

Doomed you seem to have the same outlook on phones as me.
my options are unless you can answer your phone whilst it's wedged up your arse don't turn it on

 

[ruston]

Just be polite and respectful,it works wonders. They are there to train you, they don't expect you to know it all , but if you do - don't tell them :nono:. :flowers:

 

[shanky887614]

Doomed you seem to have the same outlook on phones as me.
my options are unless you can answer your phone whilst it's wedged up your arse don't turn it on

depends red on firm about firms. best to ask.

as current firm is extremely unorganised we arecforever calling each other. for bit and peices etc from van or what they want us to do next.

its that or waste time walking

 

[ruston]

depends red on firm about firms. best to ask.

as current firm is extremely unorganised we arecforever calling each other. for bit and peices etc from van or what they want us to do next.

its that or waste time walking

I thought thats what gangers were for lol . I'm past it now.

 

[tazz]

You have been given an opertunity that others have been trying years for. So good luck and well done.
Keep at it, dont argue with others, be on time....and enjoy a good trade

 

[Englishman]

Arguing with others is a very good point. In my first sparks job (after going through college), I fell out with one of the lads, he was a complete knob and later became bosses pet, and ended up getting the boot and finding out after that he'd been bull****ting about me doing things wrong.

There will always be certain people asked about how you're getting on, falling out with them won't help your cause, but keep your head down and pay attention. Even after a couple of months, if you do a lot of varied things, you'll be set up well enough to forge a good career mate.

 

[ruston]

Arguing with others is a very good point. In my first sparks job (after going through college), I fell out with one of the lads, he was a complete knob and later became bosses pet, and ended up getting the boot and finding out after that he'd been bull****ting about me doing things wrong.

There will always be certain people asked about how you're getting on, falling out with them won't help your cause, but keep your head down and pay attention. Even after a couple of months, if you do a lot of varied things, you'll be set up well enough to forge a good career mate.

Aye , the old saying " keep your friend close and your enemies even closer" and " Be kind to to those you meet on the way up . as you may need them on the way down"

 

[Essexboy7]

If you are doing unistrut/tray/threaded rod etc and dont want to end up with arms like Popeye from using the hacksaw

MEASURE TWICE ,CUT ONCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[telectrix]

and always, after sawing any metal, use a file to take off the sharp edges that will cut the next person to handle it.