mountianrider 0 Report post Posted August 13, 2015 Guys Myself and my colleague are taking the plunge to go self employed and sub, we are looking at a rate of £350 P/D Honestly, is this a good rate? We don't want to charge too much and be greedy but same token not charge enough if the industry will pay more for quality time served engineers. Thanks in advance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeterJames 326 Report post Posted August 13, 2015 Guys Myself and my colleague are taking the plunge to go self employed and sub, we are looking at a rate of £350 P/D Honestly, is this a good rate? We don't want to charge too much and be greedy but same token not charge enough if the industry will pay more for quality time served engineers. Thanks in advance It would be sensible to indicate whether ££50 per day is per man or for both of you though even £175 per day for a subbie is a little strong, and the area you cover Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mountianrider 0 Report post Posted August 13, 2015 £350 is for both of us, so £175 each. I don't see this as too much considering the insurance, fuel, tax etc.. Area is Essex + London Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeterJames 326 Report post Posted August 13, 2015 £350 is for both of us, so £175 each. I don't see this as too much considering the insurance, fuel, tax etc.. Area is Essex + London It all depends really subbies we use in Sussex are £150/£160 inclusive, London can demand more TBF Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timmo66 6 Report post Posted August 13, 2015 I have a bloody fantastic subby who is on £160 a day inclusive. notts/lincs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charlie6 0 Report post Posted August 13, 2015 Not intending to put a damper on your enthusiasm but I have seen so many partnerships dissolve both in and outside this industry. You may be the finest of friends and the closest of colleagues, but it is in both your interests to get every thing down in writing and viewed by a legal practitioner. I wish you both well for the future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amps 34 Report post Posted August 14, 2015 I have a bloody fantastic subby who is on £160 a day inclusive. notts/lincs He work on his own most of the time mate? Must be a struggle with working at height etc. What do you mean by inclusive? Including travel? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timmo66 6 Report post Posted August 15, 2015 he does work on his own but if site/job requirements dictate he has another lad with him (his own or ours). if he provides the second man we pay accordingly and the job takes half the time. he doesn't charge travel for up to an hour to site. at the moment he has been working within 20 mins of his house for the last 4 months so he's happy as Larry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amps 34 Report post Posted August 15, 2015 he does work on his own but if site/job requirements dictate he has another lad with him (his own or ours). if he provides the second man we pay accordingly and the job takes half the time. he doesn't charge travel for up to an hour to site. at the moment he has been working within 20 mins of his house for the last 4 months so he's happy as Larry. Ok glad to hear it You seem to be making things work well up there mate :'> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timmo66 6 Report post Posted August 15, 2015 trying my best - still on the look out for experienced engineers but I fear we do not pay enough for the quality we are looking for. got a young lad starting on Monday, he's going through college etc but he won't come good for another year or so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amps 34 Report post Posted August 15, 2015 (edited) trying my best - still on the look out for experienced engineers but I fear we do not pay enough for the quality we are looking for. got a young lad starting on Monday, he's going through college etc but he won't come good for another year or so. You will do well to find quality experienced engineers imo. In seventeen years of this industry i find most blaggers. We have two apprentices. Prepare yourself for a bumpy ride Good luck. Edited August 15, 2015 by Amps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
al-yeti 286 Report post Posted August 15, 2015 How do they blag? Apparently I say the right things , I wanna see if I can improve man! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charlie6 0 Report post Posted August 16, 2015 Hi Al-yeti, tell me, what is a 'blagger' ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
al-yeti 286 Report post Posted August 16, 2015 Lol depends some say blaggers have shooters some say blagging is lying But hasn't been clarified on what type of blagger it is , there's a few more definitions Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charlie6 0 Report post Posted August 16, 2015 Would a installer who chats to me and tells me how wonderful is work is, and what a brilliant business he has..even though I know he won't be trading in six months time be regarded as a 'blagger' ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
james.wilson 439 Report post Posted August 16, 2015 yes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goncall 462 Report post Posted August 16, 2015 yes or no perhaps whos to say he knows said co wont be trading in 6 months time,reverse blagging maybe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charlie6 0 Report post Posted August 17, 2015 Face to face, and a bit of background history is usually sufficient for me to know what the real situation is. Called out regularly with "...the man who installed the alarm doesn't do it anymore.." and a hundred and one other comments.. last one used four core, no tamper, on the detectors... story goes on...and on...and on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
