Scotland, labourer groundsman, Leaving the forces crash course

[Jarv5116]

Hello everyone

I have been serving in the forces for the past 12 years and due to leave soon.

Looking to move back to central belt Scotland.

I'm 30 years old. I have gained lots of different experience and knowledge in the forces. Hgv medic logistics stores and loads of other stuff I can send my cv if anyone wants a read.

I'm used to working outdoors and good with heights hard working and loyal.

I was looking at doing a crash course at kings wood training consisting of cs30,31,38,39 wood choppers and grinders for free through my ressetlment training.

Do you think I'm to old and dreaming? Iv sent my cv to every company on the central belt Scotland and not getting anywhere willing to work on a placement for free still can't get anything.

I'm under no illusion I know I'm not going do a 5 week course and be a tree surgeon I'm just going do the tickets so it save me and who every I may work for money.

Whats the best way to get a start as a groundsman?

[Tom D]

Get in touch, I will be hireing soon, based E Lothian / E Borders though.

[JonB88]

Mate I left Army and did the kingswood course, I just kept firing cv's to every job that was applicable really. If you're keen on the climbing side look for a trainee climber/ groundsman position, depending on your ability to learn and speed etc you'll be employed as a climber within a year of doing that

[JonB88]

Oh and good luck dude, you shouldn't have a problem

[Jarv5116]

Hello Tom

Yeah I'm up in and around the Dunfermline area so might be a bit far for traveling.

What type of work is it you could be hiring for?

I don't know anything about tree surgeon work.

Thanks jamie

[Sussex Groundie]

Just wanted to say have recently done my Lantra Chipper course with Richard at Kingswood Training, was with 3 Army lads doing there 4 week "all in" course, great training centre and accommodation.

[Jarv5116]

Looking for advice

[nz paul]

Looking for advice

 

You just got to keep calling and emailing people etc..Im in Anstruther and find it hard to get work and i have a bit of experience behind me. There's not a lot of options,try council's as well most have their own forestry and arb crews.It;s hard but im sure something will come up.

[Johny Walker]

was with 3 Army lads doing there 4 week "all in" course, great training centre and accommodation.

 

how many tickets did they get in that time

[jimmyjnr]

Pm me I'm Glasgow based.