W Cheers mate. A lot on here shows why I want to relocate back to Sunderland. So many good lads on here willing to help. Ps stu, don't know the disagreement with you and comm but just leave it off this thread plse. I'm genuinely asking for advice that affects the rest of my working life. Cheers
I've messaged him on Facey pal, as soon as he comes back I'll send info, I can't say when that'll be depends where he is/signal etc. He could be home and out on the bike like, ha.
Fine with with me mate.he can take it up through pm. My apology for any disruption to a worthy thread.
I know they're not covered in glory lately but speak with G4S, they have a recruitment arm that facilitates the UK-wide police forces, per county. They'll fill you in on vacancies and what's required for each vacancy, qualifications wise. The police also use mapping tools, ArcGiS last time I looked, a simple tool that's easy to learn how to use but very useful piece of kit. The analytical programs they use in the police are i2 analysts notebook, again pretty easy to use, not too technical and quick to pick up. The reason I say the police, is because they'll take you on without experience, at a good level, an insurance company may take you on as a junior unless you can offer some form of management as well. Contract work through G4S should pay very well too. The alternative is to contact the big insurance companies and big solicitors. Keoghs in Bolton are always recruiting nationally, they'll definitely give you advice on how to get into the motor-fraud prevention and detection industry. It's a rewarding job, that never heads in a linear direction, there's millions of different avenues your career path can follow if you've got the skills. Big bonus is Police and Insurance/Litigation firms love ex-forces. If you want to ask anything specific pm me and I'll do my best to answer you, I've been away from that work for a while now but I know the industry like the back of my hand. Good luck with whatever you choose to do, I know exactly how it feels when you've come to the end of the road with the forces, nobody can convince you to stay on board!
Hey mate, figured I would chime in with my 2c, since i currently work in the Oil & Gas industry and travel all over the world. Coming from the RAF, you're gonna be used to working away in some ****ty places, and if you were wanting to get away from that, the O&G isnt the place! Ive been in some terrible conditions, ****ty food, sick as a dog and still expected to work my ass to the bone to give the client their money's worth. We in the patch are basically prostitutes. I am based out of Perth working for a subsea oil & gas service provider, making Xmas trees, Tubing heads, manifolds, wellheads, seal assys, and all the other goodies we run down to the sea bed when drilling. On the opposite side of me, is rig crew. These guys typically work 4/4, do 12 hour shifts, and are assigned to the same rig permanently, or at least for many years. Roustie is the entry level position, but its quick to work your way up. These are the guys who sweep decks, help move **** about the decks, clean, paint and chip rust. Boring work to me, but the guys like it, gives them even time, and pays well. You would go up to Roughneck, Derrickman, AD, Driller, Toolpusher and OIM if you were to work your ass off to get there. Ive done hitches in the North Sea, Middle East, and all over Asia, always on different rigs, working from a week all the way to 63 days straight. Service companies are a bit like this, we get thrown about. Rig crew gets looked after better. Some companies to work for for Rig crew is Transocean, Diamond, Nobles, Seadrill, Atwoods etc. Best bet is to hammer them with your CV and don't let up on the calling them. Trust me, they would give you a job over someone else to just get you to stop calling them and harassing them. If you are after service companies, let me know and ill tell you the easiest to get into, but they all do different things so its up to your preference's and job skills. With this industry its a pain to get into, but once your in, you're golden. Some things you will need before applying (especially as rig crew, not so much 3rd party) are your BOSIET HUET (OPITO approved) - and to help set you apart fromt he chasing pack, riggers, working at heights, confined space, HSE, TWIT (I think thats what it is in the UK), First Aid, etc. You would have to pay for these yourself and wont be able to claim back. BUT it is worth the investment if your serious about it. As you want to live in Sunderland (or surrounds), then you can, but you will have to pay for your own travel to and from, and prob your hotel the night before as you will be flying out of Aberdeen. Most companies prefer you to live within 60miles of Aberdeen, but this might have changed since I was working up there. There were guys living in Hartlepool and South Shields when i was on a rig up there, but they were rig crew. Alot more i cant think about right now, in Singapore for work in the workshop building and testing completions gear for a client in Australia at the moment, and hit the four floors a but hard the other night. But damn are the Ukrainians sexy haha Good luck man!
No mate, not you. Plse don't take it as that. Don't know you well but from what I've seen you post (esp pissed) has always cracked me up and you seem like a stand up guy.
