UK Advice

[Arc]

Moving to the UK in February for a working holiday but am unsure of the tools a company will require me to provide.
I own hand tools, guages, leak detectors, multi meter, drills, turbo torch and a few bits and pieces.
My company provides vac pump, reclaim unit, welding kit (oxy/acy), anemomter, elecronic scales and basically all the more specialist/costly tools.
Will this be similar in the UK, London in partciular. Your suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated. Please be as specific as necessary.
Also hows the industry going in this current climate?

[Argus]

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Unless you have the right of abode in the UK (i.e. a full British passport) it’s unlikely that you will be able to just turn up, walk off the plane and get a job, even if you do come from a commonwealth country.

Border and Immigration info is on this web site.


http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/workingintheuk/


There’s a new points based system for granting entry and work status for immigrant labour, depending on your qualifications and the real need for your talents. It’s a criminal offence to employ you without the correct work permits.

As you won't have a National Insurance Number, Tax records etc, casual work is strictly illegal.

Add to that the state of the economy, people being laid off right and left, and the fact that you may not have the minimal qualifications required to work in refrigeration here in the UK - Ozzie qualifications may not be transferable- you’ll be better off staying put in Oz.



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[Arc]

Thanks for the advice. I'm actually pretty well sorted in regards to all of the above (other than the economic situation of course).

I've got my working visa sorted out under the Youth Mobility Scheme (the new points based system). And as I will be working legally, I can apply for a NIN also.

I checked with a few UK based air con training companies, and am aware of the training course I need to undertake to obtain the C&G 2078 qualification.

I'm aware that it could be difficult to find work, but I've already bought the plane tickets so am happy to give it a go.

Given this, do you know much about my original query?

[Argus]

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The situation with tools is largely the same in the UK. Small hand tols will usually be your own and your preference.

Major items of kit should (I emphasise 'should') be supplied by your employer, though don't expect a full complement. Many small companies skimp in this department.

On thing that I would strongly urge you to consider, is to have good and full insurance on your own kit at replacement cost. As some forum members will tell you, theft of tools in this country is a constant reminder of the time we live in.

Finally, C&G 2078 is in the process of being replaced in preference of a new EU-wide qualification.
Look at the qualifiactions situation closely as all holders of 2078 and the CITB scheme as well will need to re-apply over the next two or three years. New applicants should consider the new qualifications scheme that is just this minute being rolled out immediately.

Otherwise, good luck.

[taz24]

Moving to the UK in February for a working holiday but am unsure of the tools a company will require me to provide.
I own hand tools, guages, leak detectors, multi meter, drills, turbo torch and a few bits and pieces.
My company provides vac pump, reclaim unit, welding kit (oxy/acy), anemomter, elecronic scales and basically all the more specialist/costly tools.
Will this be similar in the UK, London in partciular. Your suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated. Please be as specific as necessary.
Also hows the industry going in this current climate?

There are countless firms in the London / South East that will give you work. So getting work should not be a problem.

You will be expected to provide all your own personal tools spanners, screw drivers, meters, gauges, maybe even flaring and bending tools. But all big equipment like reclaim equipment, vac pumps, brazing and such like should be provided. Good companies will even provide you with gauges and socket sets, meters and other specialist tools.

All the best taz.

[Arc]

Thanks, sounds like the industries in both countries are quite similar. I've had my tools knocked off once hear already but fortunately the company cover me. Its now something I'm very aware of.