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Old 14-11-2006, 03:19 PM
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Im a Train Driver Instructor.

I have been on the railway since i left school in 1987.

Passed as a Driver in 1991, you have to be 21.

Still enjoy it as it's what i wanted to do

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Old 14-11-2006, 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by fordsportjay
i own a small garage dealing in performance cars(mainly ford rs)......

what would i do if i could do anything?

own a BIG garage dealing in performance cars(mainly ford rs)

i really enjoy buying/driving/selling these things
I want your job mate, you have my dream job
Old 14-11-2006, 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Big G
Originally Posted by Mr Shannon
Originally Posted by SapphyMike
Mr Shannon,

depending on when you passed your test, you may need to pass your 7.5 Tonne and then your Class 2 first before doing your HGV Class 1.
Passed in 02 so I think I will have to do the 7.5 first.
Yeh you will
I did my Class 2 with these earlier this year
http://www.elgv.com/contactus.asp
Proper sound bunch.

I am doing my Class 1 with them in the New Year.
Who you working for now G?

Whats the hours / wages like muate if you dont mind me asking.. pm if you like
Old 14-11-2006, 03:28 PM
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I am back at Banner where i worked a few year back,
Transport manager rung me and told me the script when i was working with Messer,

Hours - I am on 6.30 starts, fuck around for half an hour doing nowt (smoke cabin or brew room)
Job and squat, paid for 8 hours per day plus O/T when you do it,
Today, last drop done at around 11.30ish in Liverpool, went to Stockport to pick summat up for the Old Qween, drop wagon off at work and sat at home having a brew at 1.45 at home


Money - Decent
Pension and 5 weeks hols that rises with your sentance
Old 14-11-2006, 03:30 PM
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don't suppose the large utilities company name starts 'United' ?
Old 14-11-2006, 03:42 PM
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I'm a bookie so apologies to all you gamblers out there, its a fantastic job though. Debs
Old 14-11-2006, 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Big G
I am back at Banner where i worked a few year back,
Transport manager rung me and told me the script when i was working with Messer,

Hours - I am on 6.30 starts, fuck around for half an hour doing nowt (smoke cabin or brew room)
Job and squat, paid for 8 hours per day plus O/T when you do it,
Today, last drop done at around 11.30ish in Liverpool, went to Stockport to pick summat up for the Old Qween, drop wagon off at work and sat at home having a brew at 1.45 at home


Money - Decent
Pension and 5 weeks hols that rises with your sentance
Does sound well does that but 6:30 start, I thought there was only one 6:30 in the day and thats when hollyhoes starts
Old 14-11-2006, 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Dave Ridge
Nightdavva
don't suppose the large utilities company name starts 'United' ?
Could be matey...
Old 14-11-2006, 04:02 PM
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i'm a mechanic for ford, moneys rubbish, work is rubbish, it's also a bit boring.

i'd walk out tomorrow if i knew what else to do
Old 14-11-2006, 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr Shannon
Originally Posted by Big G
I am back at Banner where i worked a few year back,
Transport manager rung me and told me the script when i was working with Messer,

Hours - I am on 6.30 starts, fuck around for half an hour doing nowt (smoke cabin or brew room)
Job and squat, paid for 8 hours per day plus O/T when you do it,
Today, last drop done at around 11.30ish in Liverpool, went to Stockport to pick summat up for the Old Qween, drop wagon off at work and sat at home having a brew at 1.45 at home


Money - Decent
Pension and 5 weeks hols that rises with your sentance
Does sound well does that but 6:30 start, I thought there was only one 6:30 in the day and thats when hollyhoes starts
I prefer early starts TBH, gives me the day to myself then and get more done rather than having to wait till weekend.
Old 14-11-2006, 04:08 PM
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well i drive these bitches every day





Same sort of deal as Big G start at 6am and get home around 2pm every day the money is good but am bang in the middle of contract talks right now so may well be doing fuck all after christmas but spend my redundancy money

Martin
Old 14-11-2006, 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by S2martin
well i drive these bitches every day





Same sort of deal as Big G start at 6am and get home around 2pm every day the money is good but am bang in the middle of contract talks right now so may well be doing fuck all after christmas but spend my redundancy money

Martin
Awesome machines
I did some work for a plant hire place, heard once or twice of machine drivers being on Ł15+ an hour
Old 14-11-2006, 04:17 PM
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I run my own business , alot of time and effort , but you get your rewards in the end , i do all types of security , alrms/intergrated access control systems , cctv and that sort stuff

Sub contract to alot of big companies too

Rmc security a little plug lol
Old 14-11-2006, 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Big G

Awesome machines
I did some work for a plant hire place, heard once or twice of machine drivers being on Ł15+ an hour
Yeah around London that is the bare minimum to be fair also add on bonus for this bonus for that actually not a bad little living with them really
Old 14-11-2006, 04:22 PM
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i put advertising posters on billboards! excellent money!!!


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Old 14-11-2006, 04:30 PM
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Its all about the ŁŁŁ money ŁŁŁ
Old 14-11-2006, 04:46 PM
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First line IT support for Thomas cook pays shite but hopfully should lead on to better things
Old 14-11-2006, 04:58 PM
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I run a kart racing team, travel all over the country racing every weekend Testing and preparing the karts during the week, for me i have the dream job and the money is excellent to
Old 14-11-2006, 05:03 PM
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moonstonematt expect a pm very shortly as im really trying to get into senior rotax max karting but the money side of it is the main problem
Old 14-11-2006, 05:06 PM
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Ok mate, we are based in kent. We have new and used equipment for sale in Rotax max as we are GILLARD agents. Anything you need to know just pm me mate
Old 14-11-2006, 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by RichardB
Put tower cranes up for a company in sheffield, a lad I work with worked on the dock cranes. He can drive a crane!
Yeah the geezer that trained me on a shore crane, which is the grey 1 said that these are the hardist crane to get the hang off because its only got a single cable!! he said once i can catch the swing on this then all other cranes are a piece of piss! Be driver them now for bout a year and im pretty damn good now!! i've been looking into getting trained on tower cranes and mobile ones!!
Old 14-11-2006, 05:53 PM
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im going to bayford meadow tomorrow to compete in a test day so may see you about!

am on the university of plymouth team
Old 14-11-2006, 06:00 PM
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Thats where we are based! Our building is in the corner near where the pit exit is!! Im not there tomorrow tho, i am at buckmore park testing with my cadet driver
Old 14-11-2006, 06:58 PM
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thats a shame. was hoping you could let the tyres down on the other karts so i win

back on topic......i'm a final year uni student so i dont have a job
Old 14-11-2006, 07:04 PM
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see signiture! thats mine
Old 14-11-2006, 07:04 PM
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i'm a electrical service engineer/programmer for a printing company
Old 14-11-2006, 07:07 PM
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apprentice technician for nissan (and mazda) , providing i keep the levelk of work im doing at the moment im gonna be doing a motor sport degree for prodrive, which will be cool.
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Im self employed/ run my own business as a LGV & PSV mechanic but turn my hand to anything with wheels from my 3dr cossy and my dads 68 fastback mustang to lawn mowers, fork lift trucks to 360 diggers etc !!

Also got my class 1 and adr as a back up and thinking about doing my CPC.
Old 14-11-2006, 08:29 PM
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Spray painter at a small local bodyshop.

Also qualified in parts/sales too.

I love it
Old 14-11-2006, 09:24 PM
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I work for Hertz delivering and collecting hire cars, mainly drive Mondeo's and Focus's and galaxys all day but lately been driving Saab 9.3's, Toyota prius, Chrysler 300c, Vectra SRi's, Mondeo ST and such.

Not a bad job, no boss breathing down your neck and the mobile never rings
Old 14-11-2006, 11:24 PM
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i'm jus at uni, doin my second year in automotive engineering, gona do my placement year working for bmw as work experience next year and hopefully going back to working for them after i finish my degree
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i work for williams refrigeration building aga fridges moneys not bad and hours r great!! spend most of my time building stuff for my car!!!
Old 15-11-2006, 01:59 AM
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im at uni doin Quantity surveying part time, been working at the firm for nearly 3 years now, pays the bills for now but will be there for another 3 years till the real money comes in ! still a good laugh though ! only bad thing is that a QS is the buss word in the construction industry now so everyone wants to be 1 !
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Service engineer for a oil company working 4 and 4 down in angola onshore/offshore, Good money but even better time off
Old 15-11-2006, 10:41 AM
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I work for a BMW main dealer in the Service Dept.

I would like a job with more career prospects, less hours, and more money!

I studied IT at college, should've stuck with it!

Dream job.... professional driver... rally, track or otherwise!
Old 15-11-2006, 11:01 AM
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I'm the MD of AFRacing LTD

Mainly I teach BMW apprentices and technicians but I also build and sells car ECUs.


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Originally Posted by Dave Ridge
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don't suppose the large utilities company name starts 'United' ?
Do you not mean "useless" !!!!!!!!

I'm a self employed building services design engineer, with a limited company employing just me lol!!! (oh and my mum is on the books for tax reasons!)

I hate doing infrastructure jobs as dealing with UU / Core / Transco is a foooooking nightmare
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