Originally Posted by
coco16i
I had been in the trade for 25 years and was an ex Ford Senior tech and MOT tester, was on just over £10 an hour.
The pay for being an experienced mechanic is shite.... thats why I work offshore now

Aye its shit! Been trying to get out of this trade for best part of 18month. Mates gf works nights at tesco an is on more £ than i am!
To the OP be worth asking about a pay rise but wouldnt hold ya breath.