furious about employer

[bobby101]

Hi guys I just applied for a job doing cat5 installation work it sounded a good job for 3months but when the guy replied to me he requested that.. get this ... I had the 2391 certs a requirement which was not on the job posting but ok fair enough so I sent him a reply saying sorry I do not posses that cert as yet still waiting for results but furthermore they also requested I had the IPAF the PASMA my own van and test equipment details also not on job post to which I replied and pointed out politely that this was not on job post to which he replied that it definitely was so this seriously hacked me off knowing now at this point there is no way I have a chance of any job with company I resent him his advert and do you know what the silence is deafening....just thought i would get that off my chest . by the way if interested it was through ABC contracts


Applicants must have:

• 16th or 17th Edition
• 2391 Test & Inspection

Should have:

• ECS card
• IPAF
• PASMA.

Equipment required includes

• a Van (a must)
• Up to date & Calibrated:
  • Mains Tester
  • IR Tester
  • Continuity Tester
  • Earth Loop Impedance Tester
• Electricians Hand tools

Also:

• 600mm x 8mm / 5.5mm SDS Masonry Drill
• 7 tread Steps and extension ladders (scaff tagged)

· Lock off devices
· Battery hammer drill (PAT tested)
· Fuse finder
· Label printer for circuit identification
PPE to include:
· Toetectors , Safety Helmet including chinstrap, Safety Goggles & Ear Defenders
full requirements .....
i got to say seriously.....

 

[sparks72]

Hi guys I just applied for a job doing cat5 installation work it sounded a good job for 3months but when the guy replied to me he requested that.. get this ... I had the 2391 certs a requirement which was not on the job posting but ok fair enough so I sent him a reply saying sorry I do not posses that cert as yet still waiting for results but furthermore they also requested I had the IPAF the PASMA my own van and test equipment details also not on job post to which I replied and pointed out politely that this was not on job post to which he replied that it definitely was so this seriously hacked me off knowing now at this point there is no way I have a chance of any job with company I resent him his advert and do you know what the silence is deafening....just thought i would get that off my chest . by the way if interested it was through ABC contracts

Shoddy advert is usually a shoddy employee, your best off leaving some other poor soul to
find out what hard time their in for.

 

[UNG]

Apart from a job what are they supplying

And I bet that it's a crap rate and you have to throw in your own fuel

 

[Doomed]

Hang on, Isn't it a legal requirement that the employer provides PPE?

 

[bobby101]

Hang on, Isn't it a legal requirement that the employer provides PPE?

spot on m8 100 per cent

 

[mogga]

NOT when your through an agency you are classed as SELF EMPLOYED as for the advert sounds more like they want a Subby but only willing to pay CIS rates I wouldnt touch them bampots