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Freelance opportunities around Bristol and the South West


Robert Lavin
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Not totally sure if I'm in the right forum here so, mods, feel free to move if deemed necessary.

 

I've not been here for a while. Last time I was here I was looking at doing my basic (non-climbing...yet) chainsaw tickets. I was a bit undecided and in the end headed down the IRATA route which has worked quite well.

 

However, the time has come to revisit the subject (I'm trying to do some CPD each year) and I'm pretty certain that I'll be doing my chainsaw tickets later this year. However, before I take the plunge and splash the cash I'd like to know if there is a healthy, freelancer scene here in the South West. Initially as a groundsman but I expect to move on to the climbing tickets assuming all goes well.

 

I'm asking since the initial cost for training, PPE and saw is quite steep. It seems that in this trade you need to provide your own kit, which is different to IRATA trades where many companies provide the technical gear which allows you to start earning and gradually build up your own kit.

 

So, are there plenty of opportunities to freelance (or even short term contracting) down here or are they few and far between?

 

Thanks for your time.

 

Rob.

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Hi Robert. I used to freelance around Bristol and I think it's still pretty common as there are a few small companies that don't want to commit to full time employees.

 

I think your best bet is to get on the phone to a few companies to offer your services - which is hard before you have your tickets!

 

Perhaps, if you're serious, offer a day of labour to a couple of small companies as a way in. You can drag brash, rake up, load logs etc, get a feel for the job and have a natter to the guys on site about future work. If you work hard and show up on time they you're more than halfway there!

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I began my career in Bristol, had no tickets or even a lid. Got out the phone book, cold called around, got a job dragging brash which gave me a foot in the door and went from there. Sometimes the best way as you get a feel for the industry without costing yourself a fortune.

 

 

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I began my career in Bristol, had no tickets or even a lid. Got out the phone book, cold called around, got a job dragging brash which gave me a foot in the door and went from there. Sometimes the best way as you get a feel for the industry without costing yourself a fortune.

 

 

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Hi John! Assume you're the same John that worked with me and Andy Maule, Stu etc?:biggrin:

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