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  1. S

    Cctv companies training?

    Hi guys Iam currently studying for my level 1 electric installation . Which btw I am loving. I've always been decent with DIY. But also I have spent many years working / using computers, which is different i know. I understand software and hardware installation etc when it comes to PCs laptops...
  2. S

    Have you ever used contract finding companies successfully?

    Work is ticking along ok, most days are filled by domestic work (obviously appreciate it), but we always seem to miss out on the bigger contracts. I was wondering if anyone used any tender finders successfully, and of so who are they? I was quoted £1600 per month by a company who would find...
  3. S

    Are "Tender" companies worth investing in?

    Good morning, I get bombarded (well 2) by emails from companies claiming they can find and win tenders for a monthly subscription. Could I ask what your experience is and whether any companies are worth looking at?
  4. S

    Are there any reputable electrical installation training companies in the UK other than FE colleges?

    Hi All, I am new to to the forum, so please forgive the dumb questions if you have heard them all before! Are there any known reputable electrical installation training companies in the UK other than FE colleges? I have had a few calls and online meetings with NewTradesCollege (NTC-college -...
  5. J

    Advice on companies policies

    just been reading up on some of my companies policies for certain electrical work and wanted abit of advice from some of you experienced sparkies just finished my time and probably overthinking a lot. the first one is we are expected when disconnecting redundant cables to disconnecting both...
  6. J

    Companies that do Industrial work?

    Is there anyone who knows of companies in the Birmingham, Walsall, Cannock, Burton and surrounding areas who do work on Automation and machines? Installing in Factory environments ? Industrial sparkying? I would like to learn it, so I would like to get in with a firm that does this type of...
  7. J

    Companies being charged for using subbies

    Quick question. Will companies soon be getting charged for using subbies by the hmrc and forced to add them onto PAYE? Read something about this and just curious?
  8. J

    UK Do JIB companies have to pay JIB rates

    Do JIB companies have to pay JIB rates?
  9. Dan

    OFTEC Self-Certification As an electrician, do you feel you have enough independent competition between certification companies when it comes to renewal time?

    As an electrician, do you feel you have enough independent competition between certification companies when it comes to renewal time? (Poll total results are publicly visible - but NOT the actual individual votes - those are private and cannot be accessed via the forum software once the vote is...
  10. sham

    Agency and Umbrella companies, is it worth it.

    I am really in need of work, I have applied to jobs via internet and got a call, telling me that I am ready to start but I need to join an umbrella company. I have heard of these types of companies and most people have bad things to say about them and a few say they are ok. It's seems to be...
  11. D

    Getting payment out of companies for work done

    I do the books for an electrician. He has four or five lads that are subbies. However he struggles getting paid by companies... constantly, but he needs the work. How do you get them to pay on time ?
  12. J

    Potential Trainee looking for advice on training companies

    I'm currently an overhead Lineman working on the railways 25kv system, the work is purely mechanical and most of us have zero training in Electrical theory for the most part. I'm looking to do the C&G lvl 2&3 (2365) through distance learning with ableskills to gain the necessary qualifications...
  13. A

    Trying to break into commercial

    Hi guys I have been running my company for about 2 years now and going steady. We are an NICEIC Approved Contractor. Most of the work has been domestic so far which I don't mind, however I'd like to get more commercial work. Does anyone have any tips on how to get more commercial contracts...
  14. P

    I Need Work help looking for trainee electrician roles

    hi guys im currently doing my level 3 electrical installations course and have been labouring for the past 2 years , the company i work for have told me that untill i have a level 3 qualification they will not give me any sparky work. from searching jobsites online there seems to be very...
  15. S

    I Need Work Apprenticeship hunting

    Hi I am trying to find an Electrical apprenticeship for my Son. He is currently at college studying an electrical course but needs an apprenticeship to further his studies and career. Are there any electricians or companies on here looking for just such a person around the Bexley borough area...
  16. Marc Lajevardi

    Which companies supply PV install stock? Preferably in the north east

    Had a quick google and all i can find is installers, but i'm looking to purchase actual panels, inverters etc etc etc. Hopefully a company in the North East but if not anywhere will do! Thanks!
  17. Dan

    MCS Companies List

    Can you reply with all the MCS companies you know of and I'll update this first thread periodically.
  18. J

    Have you used the underfloor store?

    Hey there all. I'm after some Heatmiser neoair kits and found this website. UnderfloorStore.co.uk I've got a page with The Underfloor heating Store open but the above website is slightly cheaper. Anyone used them before?
  19. Sparky Ninja

    I'm back on the tools. What the hell is wrong with these testing companies?

    Well I'm am out of the training game for a bit.. I've got a couple of work offers but I am basically whoring myself out to whatever is paying for the foreseeable.. So I've done a full test of a primary school this week, I was handed Amtech Fastest loaded on a laptop which had all the cert data...
  20. D

    Agencies and Payroll companies

    Is anyone working for an agency and still being paid via a payroll company? I found a document on the shipshape accounting website that shows that the agencies are getting a kick back from the payroll company for every subby they force to use their services. It says and I quote " Low cost...

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