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  1. redzero

    Self employed domestic sparks in West Sussex

    First post to say hello. My background is a traditional 4 year apprenticeship in industry 1979-1983, gradually moving off the tools and into management. Jobs with several brand name companies, followed by a jump into self employment as a domestic electrician when Part P came in, in 2005. I...
    • redzero
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    • domestic employed self self employed sparks sussex west west sussex
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    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  2. I

    Entering the world of self employment

    Evening all After nearly 2 decades of living the easy life working as an electrical maintenance engineer, I'm stepping out into the big wide world of self employment. I was wondering if any of you lovely lot could offer some advice on a few things. I've done a load of reading on the Internet but...
  3. littlespark

    Self employed through C.I.S? Any benefits?

    As some of you guys and gals might know, I have been self employed for a couple of years now. I send my books to my accountant who files it with HMRC. I've been approached by a company who will be working on a local hotel in the near future and I was wondering if it was going to be worth my...
  4. G

    I Need Work Self employed Electricians looking for work.

    We are looking for Industrial and commercial works. JIB Gold card Electricians with 18TH Editon, SSSTS, IPAF, PASMA, FIRST AID also own transport and tools. Any one who needs any extra labour please message me. Cheers.
  5. M

    Just gone self employed...

    Hi all, been on my own for about 5 months now and working all around the M25 area, based in Berkshire. Joined up as there is a well of knowledge here and every now then I have a few questions!
  6. N

    Wanting to become self employed electrician

    Hello all, I’m 25 and thinking of a career change. Currently work for a car company but it’s soul destroying to say the least. I was in college about 7 years ago studying for my 2330 level 2 but it was midst recession and no one was taking on so so couldn’t complete the level 3. The offer of...
  7. G

    Self employed electrician looking for work

    Hi , I’m a self employed installation electrician currently coming to the end of a job and starting to look for work , I have my own large van and willing to travel also work away from home , my own tools and have been running commercial jobs for the last 15 years for various different...
  8. C

    Thinking of self employed

    Hi all, Been reading quite a lot of threads around here and I hope to pick your brains with some thoughts I have been having. I am a time served Electrical Engineer with 8 years experience working mainly industrial (installation/maintenance/testing/fault finding). I have done small amount of...
  9. C

    Electrician Jobs Self Employed Qualified Electricians Required Commercial Job Gatwick

    Temporary 2-3 months work on a large commercial job near Gatwick immediate start available. Likely to be longer term for the right person/persons. Must be fully qualified with valid ECS and commercial experience. We are based in Ashford Kent but work generally in and around London. For more...
  10. C

    Full time work and self employed on side, tax?

    Hi, I currently work full time for a housing association but i am looking to sign up with Napit separately so i am able to sign off the jobs i do for myself outside the 40 hours. Ive got quotes for public liability and an install for Napit to inspect but i was wondering on the tax situation...
    • Chris
    • Thread
    • electrical work employed full time self self employed time
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. C

    Just the beginning.......

    Hi all! Just joined in here, I've been time served as a maintenance electrician for 8 years with my background mostly in industrial/commercial equipment. Started to get the itch that I would like to be my own boss and so hoping to start self employed at some point in the future, working shifts...
  12. T

    New to forum. Need some advice

    Hi fellow tradesmen I'm an electrician time served 10 +years. Done majority of electrical work. I now work at a container port in the south. I want to do a bit of pastime work on my days off. I have no previous jobs to show and If i did I couldn't test as this is for the local authority to do...
  13. S

    NICEIC Certification Scheme Going Self Employed NICEIC

    I have recently qualified and plan on going self employed in the near future. if i wanted to sign off my own work am i able to register with NICEIC without having my inspection and testing cert or does this not apply as i will have covered it in my apprenticeship? and be able to certify my works...
  14. HappyHippyDad

    Do you have Personal accident cover? Just for those self employed.

    Afternoon all... Just reading through Professional Electrician and got to the article about the self employed chap with the broken wrist. This poll is just for those self employed as if you're employed you can probably get sick pay. I'm considering getting this insurance and wondered how many...
  15. S

    Self employed electricians mate

    I’m currently training to be a spark. I’ve got my level 3 C & G quals. I’m currently working as a mate to gain experience and earn a bit, but I’m getting stung by being paid by a payroll firm. Between having to pay my NI and tax and their NI and fees, I’m loosing nearly 150 a week. Does anyone...
    • Shpark
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    • electricians electricians mate employed mate self self employed
    • Replies: 31
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  16. L

    What made you make the jump to self employed

    Would anyone care to share any straw that broke the camels back moments and what made you finally decide on making the jump to being self employed? Just so I can see how they compare to my thoughts!! Cheers
  17. MDJ

    For a new self employed Person

    If your within 20-25 miles of Gloucester and starting up, let me know, I have a bender, cable jacks, hundreds of bits of kit all types etc in my shed which was in my store before I shut my company down. I would suggest if you are and interested you PM me and we could meet and maybe I could sell...
  18. littlespark

    Self employed spark wanting to broaden his skills...

    I'm looking to further my knowledge in CCTV, alarms and door entry systems. I am already working as a self employed electrician but would like to specialise in the electronic security fields. I've installed systems in the past, but what do I need to be 'certified' ie which courses should I take...
  19. 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...
  20. A

    Self employed or stay put

    Hello everyone I'm new to here, I've worked for the same company now for the last 13 years and keep debating whether to grow wings and fly the nest and go into the world of self employed but can't decided as people say about chasing the money but on the other hand I've spoke to other sparks on...

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