Pay Rates

[Dairyspark]

Hi everyone, i'm new to the forum and the trade ive just been accepted for an appreticeship and i was looking on the SJIB website and i see that they have rates of pay. My question is are these rates just a guide or are they mandatory?

Thanks

Bobby

 

[Jono Pashley]

if the firm is SJIb they should pay the rates if not they do as they please mate

 

[Dairyspark]

how do i know if they are SJIB?

 

[Zeespark]

Phone the SJIB up on Monday morning to find out Bob.

AndyGuinness

 

[Dairyspark]

Hi guys, as i said before i am just starting my apprenticeship at college and i was told by someone i work with that the company should be covering my travel expenses is this true?

Thanks

Bobby

 

[Doc Hudson]

Threads merged. As a general rule in business, (any sector not just electrical), employees pay their own way to and from work at the start and end of the day. Any travel during the working day as part of working activities is a business expense and would typically be covered or claimed back.

Doc H.

 

[Dairyspark]

i dont mean traveling to work i live walking distance from the yard, i mean up to college as its a 20 mile journey and at

 

[hxsarge]

140 more than i got! why dont you just ask for it? worst case they say no, but whos going to argue in this climate? lucky to find someone willing to take you on mate.

 

[binky]

i dont mean traveling to work i live walking distance from the yard, i mean up to college as its a 20 mile journey and at

 

[hxsarge]

i know a lad who hitched to tech everyday, he was never once late, might try that tomorrow with a bundle of conduit under my arm! save on fuel!!

 

[Dairyspark]

I will ask but i was just wondering before i asked, and yeah i was very lucky to get taken on and i wish my parents would help lol and a push bike is the last resort haha

 

[Sharpend]

Isn't that what parents are for . Buy a push bike and get fit...

They don't make em like they used to north of the border!! 20 mile an early morning walk. It's hardly a marathon! :run

 

[Doc Hudson]

i dont mean traveling to work i live walking distance from the yard, i mean up to college as its a 20 mile journey and at

 

[alpha spark]

When I was an apprentice you got to college at your own expense you will still be getting paid to attend college won't you i can't see it costing more than

 

[Manator]

You could be eligible for discount student rates for travel, ask your college for details.

 

[ParkySparky]

When I was in college we got our 37.5 hrs a week as we went in 6 week blocks on the jtl apprenticeship and we got our travel expenses paid! I just used to get a weekly rider on the bus which was

 

[Dairyspark]

Hi everyone not that you'll really be interested lol but i asked my boss today about my travel and the company are going to cover my travel costs

 

[Sharpend]

Hi everyone not that you'll really be interested lol but i asked my boss today about my travel and the company are going to cover my travel costs

Result. Lesson to oneselve, dont ask dont get.

 

[Dairyspark]

Result. Lesson to oneselve, dont ask dont get.

Very True

 

[mcgaw81]

The company will cover it as, in Scotland, they get it back from SECCT