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OlieBoh
Hi, new to this forum, used others before so i know how things work.
Have been working as an Assistant Site Manager for a large main contractor construction company since i left school at 17 (now 21), after 4 years working in this job, i decided it wasnt for me, and i wanted to work on the tools as an electrician, rather than wearing a shirt and trousers to work.
I have completed a Foundation Degree in Construction & Civil Engineering, and worked on both Commercial and Residential construction, including schools, hospitals, health centres and a complete housing regeneration project in North London. I do not however have any experience working as an electrician, although i do understand a lot about the industry, and am fully competent in reading construction drawings and working on site.
At the moment, i have been looking for an employer for 2 months now, and must of contated over 500 electricians from the local directory via email, many of whom do not reply, and when i do recieve a reply, its always a rejection, because their is no work.
I am enrolled on the JTL apprenticeship scheme, and have passed the initial assesment test, but unless i can find an employer to take me on as an apprentice, or just a labourer, i wont be starting the course in Septmeber.
Finding it very difficult to get a foot in the door, any pointers in the right direction would be much appreciated. Based in Kent, but willing to travel and do have my own transport
Olie
Have been working as an Assistant Site Manager for a large main contractor construction company since i left school at 17 (now 21), after 4 years working in this job, i decided it wasnt for me, and i wanted to work on the tools as an electrician, rather than wearing a shirt and trousers to work.
I have completed a Foundation Degree in Construction & Civil Engineering, and worked on both Commercial and Residential construction, including schools, hospitals, health centres and a complete housing regeneration project in North London. I do not however have any experience working as an electrician, although i do understand a lot about the industry, and am fully competent in reading construction drawings and working on site.
At the moment, i have been looking for an employer for 2 months now, and must of contated over 500 electricians from the local directory via email, many of whom do not reply, and when i do recieve a reply, its always a rejection, because their is no work.
I am enrolled on the JTL apprenticeship scheme, and have passed the initial assesment test, but unless i can find an employer to take me on as an apprentice, or just a labourer, i wont be starting the course in Septmeber.
Finding it very difficult to get a foot in the door, any pointers in the right direction would be much appreciated. Based in Kent, but willing to travel and do have my own transport
Olie
