Pay advice for boatbuilders in the UK??

Discussion in 'Services & Employment' started by kitto, Oct 2, 2007.

  1. kitto
    Joined: Nov 2005
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    kitto Junior Member

    Hi there everyone, I am currently living in London and have been here with my Wife for 6 weeks now. I have started applying for jobs on the South coast and have interviews coming up.

    I have no idea what pay rate i should be looking at accepting. I don't want to work for peanuts but don't want to be unrealistic.

    I have 12 years experience in wooden and composite boat building and are qualified in both. I have built boats ranging from production 350hp jet boat's and coast guard inflatables, Plugs and moulds for all sorts of boats and projects, construction of 33mtr Wave piercer, fit out of many luxury boats and project manager of the construction of the Logan Classic 33 production launch (covering from laminating to engine install, plumbing and commissioning etc) and creation of the 10mtr Prowler production cat by Logan (plugs, moulds and first product).

    If anyone has any information they could share and any tips on how it works here in the UK it would be much appreciated.

    Cheers
    Kit Carlier
     
  2. Frosty

    Frosty Previous Member

    Can you work legally in Uk ? Don't you need a work permit?
     
  3. kitto
    Joined: Nov 2005
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    Location: New Zealand

    kitto Junior Member

    No i don't need a permit. I hold a Belgian Passport which allows me to live and work here without a visa.
     
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