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Old 22-06-2008, 04:29 PM
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as those traffic officers u see on the motorways?where do u find out onfo about the job,wages etc!as i really have had enough of the motor trade
Old 22-06-2008, 04:32 PM
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Ive also thought about getting a job doing that

I bet there all ex coppers
Old 22-06-2008, 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by MAD EVO 4
Ive also thought about getting a job doing that

I bet there all ex coppers
More like failed coppers lol.
Old 22-06-2008, 04:36 PM
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either way i bet they are on more then me lol!!
Old 22-06-2008, 04:36 PM
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They seem to be a bunch of useless fucks round this way, causing more problems than they solve
Old 22-06-2008, 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Graceland
They seem to be a bunch of useless fucks round this way, causing more problems than they solve

sounds like the perfect job for me then
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does anyone know who employs them?cant find a site

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Old 22-06-2008, 04:42 PM
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Highways agency.

http://www.highways.gov.uk/jobs/19004.aspx

Ł20,697 (this includes up to a 20% shift allowance & Ł1,000 additional allowance)
Old 22-06-2008, 04:49 PM
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thats not a bad start off wage!
Old 22-06-2008, 04:49 PM
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and they are NOT allowed to arrest people or exceed the speed limit
http://www.highways.gov.uk/knowledge/11235.aspx
Old 22-06-2008, 04:59 PM
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...........yeh highways agencey..........i did a car park for them and had to write T.O.S all over the car park..................traffic officer servises.....tossers
Old 22-06-2008, 05:05 PM
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doug you can always be my drivers mate ( or drivers bitch as they are known in my company)
Old 22-06-2008, 05:07 PM
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lol!never thought about being someones bitch
Old 22-06-2008, 05:20 PM
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i hear they are recruiting commuinty support officers up your way, thats decent money for doing fuck all
Old 22-06-2008, 05:21 PM
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fuck that!!!!!no way am i being a jumped up traffic wardon!although i might have a look lol!
Old 22-06-2008, 06:29 PM
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they are getting more powers soon.

by the way im mint 500 and im loaded. also my car is stamped up.

good ya
Old 22-06-2008, 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by mint rs500
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by the way im mint 500 and im loaded. also my car is stamped up.

good ya
eh?
Old 22-06-2008, 06:32 PM
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iv seen them reversing up the motorway atleast twice while iv been travling around the country

accident waiting to happen not there to help
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does not look like i have got the right qualifications tho!CRAP!!!!!!!!!!
Old 22-06-2008, 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by mint rs500

by the way im mint 500 and im loaded. also my car is stamped up.
WTF has that got to do with owt?

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Old 22-06-2008, 08:24 PM
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i've heard that there is a very long waiting list, but don't know if it's true
Old 22-06-2008, 09:13 PM
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i'm possibly looking for a new job, got a feeling i may be sacked on tuesday, been doing spanners now for 14 years (in same garage) and may change oppucation
Old 22-06-2008, 09:26 PM
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Doug we have just bought a new yard in Wharf rd ' Ponders end so would be looking for fittes soon' .. wouldnt have too work that hard either pal
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what u work on fella?lorrys aint it?
Old 22-06-2008, 09:34 PM
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Yes mate and transits and a few smaller motors too but its a piece of piss relay mate
Old 22-06-2008, 09:37 PM
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hmm cool fella!think i would to get out of it to be honest,but could be interested
Old 22-06-2008, 09:42 PM
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fucking wombles!!!
Old 22-06-2008, 09:42 PM
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I no what you mean mate iv been there for 12 years now and im getting a bit board tbh' Going to see how this move goes but been thinking about going on the drains jetting as that is very good money
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true!where there is shit there is money lol!
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lol.. Pal of mine clears 750 a week.... On a bad week
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keep your eyes peeled at vosa, rumor has it they are taking on 200 new ve staff, roadside....30k. im lining myself up for one
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Originally Posted by JTECHSAFF
keep your eyes peeled at vosa, rumor has it they are taking on 200 new ve staff, roadside....30k. im lining myself up for one
I always feel im under qualified for jobs like that' I always seem to put myself down
Old 22-06-2008, 10:14 PM
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fook off!

they give you all the training you need.... if you have no experience....you learn there way, which is what they like
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Cool

Thanks James i think i will give that some serious thought now
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look at me, im a light vehicle guy through and through....

testing trucks

wtf is ebs

and why is the dump valve rigged up to the brake pedal

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Old 22-06-2008, 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by mechanic28
as those traffic officers u see on the motorways?where do u find out onfo about the job,wages etc!as i really have had enough of the motor trade
Do you mean the traffic wombles or the proper traffic police?
Old 22-06-2008, 10:34 PM
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Ahh the traffic wombles, got helped out by them when i had my smash on the M4.

Pretty sound people and teh bird was proper fit!!!!
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Originally Posted by JTECHSAFF
look at me, im a light vehicle guy through and through....

testing trucks

wtf is ebs

and why is the dump valve rigged up to the brake pedal

fpmsl

And i dont no one driver that has ever used a exhaust brake' more a newsence than anything when you get called out to a breakdown for lack of power lol
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