Still looking for a groundie.

[eggsarascal]

I second that.

 

I have tried to find cheap labour to assist with my small scale milling operation. It was not strenuous work and I offered what I considered fair pay but I did get any takers so I gave up

 

What did the work involve?

 

You say looking for cheap labour then go on to say fair pay.

 

How much were you willing to pay per day/hour?

[Johnpl315]

Ok I didn't spend that long looking because I wasn't making much money milling and it has taken the back seat now as I have other work on. I was was happy to pay £10 per hour. Work was helping assemble the mill on site, help move large bits of timber such as 8x8 posts that are just a bit much to move single handedly.

If I have more work available I admit I would of been looking to pay more like £8 per hour. However, no tickets where required. No ppe. Was required. There was no wear and tear on tools or equipment. It was only a few years ago I was happy enough working for £8 an hour carrying bundles of hazel coppice out of the wood.

If was not a job for a chainsaw operator.

Do you think that's an unfair amount?

[eggsarascal]

Ok I didn't spend that long looking because I wasn't making much money milling and it has taken the back seat now as I have other work on. I was was happy to pay £10 per hour. Work was helping assemble the mill on site, help move large bits of timber such as 8x8 posts that are just a bit much to move single handedly.

If I have more work available I admit I would of been looking to pay more like £8 per hour. However, no tickets where required. No ppe. Was required. There was no wear and tear on tools or equipment. It was only a few years ago I was happy enough working for £8 an hour carrying bundles of hazel coppice out of the wood.

If was not a job for a chainsaw operator.

Do you think that's an unfair amount?

 

PAYE or Self employed?

[Johnpl315]

It was self employed, I only needed someone very occasionally. As it was basicly unskilled labour, if you look on a jobs website you will see lots of labours vacancies advertised at £7 with no holiday or sick pay

[swinny]

PAYE or Self employed?

 

Whats wrong with 10.00 per hour as a self employed person? 80.00 a day.

 

As the guy said just general labouring etc just boots and common sence

[eggsarascal]

Whats wrong with 10.00 per hour as a self employed person? 80.00 a day.

 

As the guy said just general labouring etc just boots and common sence

 

Jumped in a bit early chap! When did I say anything was wrong with £10/hour self employed?

 

Personaly I wouldn't get out of bed for it, that's just me mind.

 

Oh, and you wouldn't pay the bills down here if you were going out for £10/hour.

[mendiplogs]

Jumped in a bit early chap! When did I say anything was wrong with £10/hour self employed?

 

Personaly I wouldn't get out of bed for it, that's just me mind.

 

Oh, and you wouldn't pay the bills down here if you were going out for £10/hour.

 

HI EGGS im not calling £150 cheap for 8hrs :thumbup1:thanks jon

[stihlmadasever]

Its not unusual for groundies to get NMW of 6.70 in scotland.

Even less if your a young buck under 21.

[Stoatally]

Unfortunately you're 100 miles too far away

[skyhuck]

Jumped in a bit early chap! When did I say anything was wrong with £10/hour self employed?

 

Personaly I wouldn't get out of bed for it, that's just me mind.

 

Oh, and you wouldn't pay the bills down here if you were going out for £10/hour.

 

Some don't have that luxury.