Ex Soldier Looking for Electrician Work

[fabianjarrett]

Hello,

I left the British Army last year. I was in the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers as an Armourer for 5 years. My trade included repairing and inspecting weapons. I completed a tour of Afghanistan. After leaving I decided to use my savings to go to college once a week to do the City and Guilds 2330 Electrical Installation Level 2. I plan to be doing the Level 3 after.

Obviously I need experience in the trade. The most I've been able to do is work as a labourer on sites. Since doing it I've never worked with any electricians and there's hardly any labouring jobs as it is (especially as I can't work the day I'm at college). I've been trying to find jobs as an Electrician's Mate but I'm having no luck.

My questions are:

1. Do you know of any jobs that require an Electrician's Mate in Hampshire/Surrey area (I'm living in Aldershot)?
2. What are the best websites to search jobs for someone looking to become an Electrician's Mate?
3. Have I wasted my time/money doing this course without a job set up?

Thank you in advance for any help,

Fabian.

 

[Edd]

Cant really answer your questions, but It may be worth phoning around local electrical companys offering to help for no pay at least you get your foot in the door,, the company I work for has taken on two people this way and now they are full employed and working out their own van... Good luck, hope you find somthing