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Sub-contract Groundsman/trainee needed - Haverhill, Suffolk area
Matt83 replied to GTW's topic in Employment
I am the current subbie for Peter but am leaving for a full time role. Peter is a great guy to work for, he's knowledgable, experienced and patient. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to get their foot in the door and gain some valuable groundsman experience. It's fair to say I wouldn't be moving on without the experience and skills I have gained by working with Peter. Matt -
Sub-contract Groundsman/trainee needed - Haverhill, Suffolk area
Matt83 replied to GTW's topic in Employment
I am the current subbie for Peter but am leaving for a full time role. Peter is a great guy to work for, he's knowledgable, experienced and patient. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to get their foot in the door and gain some valuable groundsman experience. It's fair to say I wouldn't be moving on without the experience and skills I have gained by working with Peter. Matt -
Gents, I am pleased to report that I was offered the role today and have taken it. I'd just like to offer thanks to those who helped, I've no doubt my attire had a positive impact at my interview. Cheers Matt
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Awesome, thanks for the tips chaps. I'll stick me work gear in the back of my van and dress as suggested. Matt
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Firstly, please forgive me if this seems naive but keep in mind I am still relatively new to this industry. I'm hoping for nothing but friendly and helpful replies! I've been self employed for 5 months as a Groundie and tomorrow I have my first interview for a Groundsman position, trouble is I am at a loss as to how to dress! In my previous life normal attire for such an occasion would always require me to be suited and booted but the guy I work for most the time has suggested this might be too much. Do I go in shirt and trousers? Do I go in smart casual? Please help! Cheers Matt
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*bump*
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Email sent. Matt
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Hi All, Just on the lookout to keep my diary full for the coming weeks, including Saturdays if needs be. I've been a groundie for 4 months now and have been busy gaining valuable experience with various Tree Surgeons throughout Suffolk. I hold my CS30/31 tickets, I'm currently qualified as a full first aider and I have my own saw and PPE and would like to keep the flow of work going if at all possible. I'm honest, hard working and committed to developing myself in this industry, if I can be of any use to you please PM me. Cheers Matt
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I've only been a groundie for 3 months and I am paid a different day rate by different people. The first guy I worked for was paying me £80 a day and all I did was chip, refuel his saws and tidy up. I work for a friend of mine who has his own business and I fell small trees and chip, again for £80 a day. The guy I'm currently getting a fair bit of work from pays me £50 a day but I'm hedge trimming, felling, chipping and he's offered to teach me to climb. Whilst he isn't paying me as much as the others I'm gaining more experience from him and learning more. He has told me he will pay me more as I get more experience which I'm happy with, the way I figure it is as a groundie you get what you deserve.
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Bump... Still on the lookout, currently getting 2-4 days work a week, looking to gain more experience, willing to travel and work weekends. PM me if I can be of use! Cheers Matt
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If I had more than 2 months experience I'd already be packing my bags...
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Still on the search for work if anyone has anything. I've continued gaining groundsman experience but work is sporadic. I have my own saw and PPE and am willing to travel.. Cheers Matt
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Rather embarrassingly, the chain is quite blunt, better improve my sharpening skills and sooner rather than later. Thanks for the advice anyway guys Matt
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The chain is relatively new, ive only needed to sharpen it a couple of times. I've got a spare chain (brand new) that I'm going to stick on and do some logging with, process of elimination... Saw seems to be fine with cutting even when smoking, doesn't slow down, just bloody smells! Matt
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After logging this afternoon it only seems to smoke on hard wood, I'll give the chain a proper sharpening session tomorrow and hope that resolves it. Matt
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I definitely have the right chain on. I'm using Oregon chain oil and the tension is fine. The oil tank is running out as per normal, unless I have a leak which I'm pretty sure I'd notice this suggests oil is running through the chain as it should be. The guy that looked at it for me can't see anything wrong, and he had a thorough look to be fair, he suggested it may just be steam off damp wood. I'm going to go and finish logging this afternoon, I'll check for an oil line at full revs and see what happens with the saw. Matt
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None of the above appear to be the problem, although there is no smoke when not cutting. I'm off to get a spare chain shortly so will ask the old boy what he thinks and see if he'll have a look for me. Matt
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Super. I'll check these out in the morning and report back my findings. Matt
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Hi Guys, Firstly, I'll apologise if anything I ask may seem naive but I'm new to working in this industry so I'm trying to learn as much as I can as quick as I can. My Husky 346XP is merely a month old but on Tuesday I noticed it was smoking from the end of the bar and also from the sprocket area, the guy I was working with said it could be because my chain wasn't sharp enough ( I'd just like to add that I do clean my saw regularly and check the chain tension and sharpness). I cleaned my saw yesterday and spent a fair amount of time sharpening in preperation for some logging today. After about 15 minutes into logging it started smoking again from the end of the bar once more. When I first filled my saw with fuel I got my mix wrong (on advice from a friend), 200ml of 2 stroke oil to 5l petrol, but my 2nd and 3rd mixes have been correct so I'd assume this shouldn't be the problem (I also check the spark plug frequently for discolouration). Anyone have any ideas what it might be? Cheers Matt
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Hi all, I'm still on the lookout for any groundie work that anyone might have. I've spent the last couple of weeks gaining experience using a chipper and felling small trees and am keen to continue to learn. Please PM me if you have anything. Thanks Matt
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Fencing and Hedge Laying Courses - Suffolk
Matt83 replied to farmer_ben's topic in Training & education
Hi, I suspect Otley college may have a course suited to your needs. Check out their website. Matt -
Hi Guys, I've passed my CS30/31 today and am looking to get myself out to gain some much needed experience. I also hold a Full First Aider certificate. If I can be of any use please PM me. Thanks Matt
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So after asking around and taking in opinions from here, I've settled for a 346 xp. I then managed to rack up a £900 shopping basket @ FR Jones & Sons to go with it. I've got my course booked, begins 27th Feb at Otley College, got a couple of books I'm eagerly awaiting delivery of from Amazon and can't wait to get started. Thanks for the info you guys have provided, has been most helpful. Matt
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Super, much appreciated.
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Thanks for all the feedback, it's all extremely useful. I have read a few posts on here and will continue to do so, a fantastic site to say the least although I suspect I may well be throwing more questions your way in time! So it's clearly between 2 saws for my first, I'll have a read up on both and make a decision closer to my course, or even after if I take my friends. I do like the idea of learning with my own kit though, I might see if I can go out and practice a few things with people already qualified before my course so I'm not a complete novice when it starts, that way I could buy a saw and have it in some sort of used condition. Does anyone have any recommendations on any books that might prove useful for someone in my position? I'm determined to succeed at this and want to gain as much knowledge as I can before beginning. My course is due to start in Mach so I have a little time on my hands. Matt
