grumpydavesmith

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Hey Im looking for a new place to off load my chip preferably around dorchester, current arrangement is about to fall through!! cheers Dave

Hi all Been offered one of these machines for not alot of money. just wanna know if they any good for a small chipper?? or would i be better off splashing out on a greenmech 100?? Any help or advice much appreciated Dave

Hi Tim i recently left the army and did the course at kingswood, im now running my own business and never looked back. Be under no illusion though mate, the work is hard, and it can be a steep learning curve especially if you run your own outfit. The course at Kingswood is first rate and all the instructors are top blokes. Go for it mate you'll love it!!! Cheers Dave

At times its punishing work, but fun at the same time. i started at 34 and was a soldier for 14 yrs and some days ive never felt so wrecked!!! but to be honest its most enjoyable work i ever done!!! get on that pull up bar now!!! cheers Dave

i done it there mate, its easy just take ur time relax and enjoy it!!!

Just wanna say huge thanks for awesome service and even better prices. Your product advice was brilliant too!!! Saved me a bundle!!! IMO anyone who buys their kit anywhere else needs their head looking at!! Cheers Dave

Hi mate. Go on the business link website it tells you everything you need to know. If you still got questions about tax etc, then ring Inland Revenue for advice, i do all the time and they can be very helpful bunch. Good luck Dave

I agree with Mick, Kingswood is a top place.

Hey Not had much of a response!! Thought there would be a few more takers given the present economical climate especially for the apprentice position!! Thanks Sean for your email and C.V i'm away at the moment but i will be in touch soon to discuss the position further and arrange a meet up. Cheers Dave

I'm not actually that grumpy unless provoked!!! lol

Hi all. I am currently in the process of setting up my own business in the Dorset area. i am based near Dorchester and expect the business to be fully up and running within 4 to 6 weeks. As a result i am seeking contacts for potential employment. These initially will be on an ad-hoc basis but may lead to a permanent position depending on work etc. I am looking for the following prospective people. 1. Experienced climber with relevant tickets to include dismantling. 2. Experienced groundsman with minimum 30,31,38 3. Apprentice groundsman with 30,31 and hopefully 38, if not working towards these quals. I'm sure the experienced guys know the score with regards work ethic etc, however the apprentice needs to be self motivated, hard working and have bags of enthusiasm and initiative. I am not after a robot just someone who can turn up bright as a button and graft all day without moaning questioning everything and playing with their phone!! It is extremely likely that the apprentice position will become permanent from day 1. This is a good opportunity for a young lad or lass to start with a brand new company and work from the bottom up. Of course all this depends on the company getting plenty of work. If anyone is interested in the above positions then please forward a CV to myself at [email protected] For the apprentice position this should include a covering statement detailing why they would like to work for my company and a bit about themselves. Please do not badger me for a response i will respond in due course. Cheers Dave Smith

Hi mate Speak to Kingswood training i'm a squaddie and did all my training there, he's also got alot of contacts too. He also got a show running there in August, be alot of local tree surgeons there!! Kingswood Training 09 - Home | Kingswood Training 09 Cheers Dave

Whereabouts are you based?? Dave

just relax and think your cut through before you do it and take your time!!!! Its easy mate!!! Good luck!!!

sorry mate it means £100.000 a year not £100 a day

Just a thought!!! Young soldiers on the frontline in Afghanistan earn between £50 -£70 a day before tax with a £2.5 k taxable bonus if they make it back after 6 months!! i myself have done 13 yrs in the Army and earn a respectable £32k. Do i think i'm worth more? damn right i do. but i aint gonna moan about it, i did it cos i used to love the job! the pay was a bonus!!! i'venow chosen to leave the Army and pursue a career in Arb, a hard choice but family and staying alive mean more than a few quid!! i adapt my life to my earnings. if i wanted big bucks i'd do private work in baghdad for 100k but it dont interest me!! The Arb world is a wonderful place but if you dont like it then go!! Sorry if i offend,just that people moaning about simple changeable things rather annoys me!! Dave

HI Just a small point, get a different email address. Using a hotmail one dont look that professional!! i personally wouldnt email a company that uses one. Set one up thats linked to your web address. Cheers Dave:BoomSmilie_anim:

Deffo give Richard at kingswood a ring you wont be disappointed. He has also got loads of work contacts in the area too!! he can be hard to get hold of at times so if you pm me ur mobile number ill pass it onto him and get him to give u call?? Dave

Hi mate. Try kingswood training services, i recently did 30,31,38,39 there and the place is brilliant. Richard the guy who runs it is an awesome bloke with loads of contacts, and he'll also prob be able to sort some work experience out for you. Kingswood Training 09 - Home | Kingswood Training 09. i cannot recommend this place enough, just outside Tonbridge so quite close to you i think. Cheers Dave

I'm about to leave the Army and just did the course at Kingswood. Richard Olley is a sound bloke and the course was brilliant and i passed all my tickets first time!!! The course cost is £3595 but the army paid the lot!!! Bonus!!!! Cheers Dave

i did 6 days training then 38 + 39 assessment on same day one after other!!

yeah it is mate!!! getting a good position makes the cuts damn sight easier!! also found spending extra 5 mins thinking about things and getting higher anchor point makes it so much easier!!!! Good luck!!!

Good luck mate!! i passed both on saturday!!! Its not as hard as it seems. i passed cs30,31,38 +39 one after other with no previous experience whatsoever!!!!