Newbie advice needed

[Hill1234]

Good afternoon everyone,

I currently work in healthcare but I've had an interest in this line of work for a few years. In January I decided to finally do something about it and got my cs30/31 ticket. I was offered a job as the company I took the test with also ran a tree surgery business alongside but I turned it down and said at the moment I would just be looking for weekend work. They understand my reasons and agreed if they did get Saturday work they would give me a call (although they prefer not to work weekends).

I have two questions:

I have all the PPE/first aid but my chainsaw is an ms181. Will this be enough for now? I'd love a ms261c but it's alot of money to drop on a something which I have little real experience in.

My other question is what would everyone's advice on the next step be? I really want to dip my toes in whilst continuing my full time job on weekdays. I've heard alot of people don't last but I don't want to mess anyone's time. Is there other tickets or anything else I'll need to be attractive to potential employers ?

Thank you for your time.

 

 

 

[Chipperclown]

Basically get in contact with various companies and see how it goes, learn and don't over plan. Basically if it's just weekend work for now then its zero risk on your part.

 

 

 

[parkertrees]

30/31 is a good start and more than a lot of "casual Saturday work" labourers will have. 

 

Depending on where your based, just message local firms and you'll get some work!

[Dan Maynard]

Main things are what you have - helmet boots trousers gloves. Usually not leather riggers or chainsaw gloves as they are hopeless in the wet.

 

I wouldn't splash out on a 261 yet, the first work you are likely to be doing is dragging, clearing and shifting stuff. Also if you need a saw the firm you're working for will have one.

 

You just need to get started, so it's either ringing more firms or use a few days holiday to work for that one.

[s.varty]

7 hours ago, Hill1234 said:

. I was offered a job as the company I took the test with also ran a tree surgery business

 

 

 

This says a lot about you, stick with it , you,ll come good

[maybelateron]

Whereabouts in the country are you?

[Hill1234]

11 hours ago, maybelateron said:

Whereabouts in the country are you?

The New Forest, on the South Coast. Thank you everyone for your advice and encouragement