Carl160180 Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Sitting here borad and just wondered what everyone does for their day job? I'm a Mechanic and have been in the motor trade since leaving school (1996) So what brings the pennies in for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrodom Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Still in College, but Saturday and Sunday i work in a large music shop in Manchester, my other pass time is drumming so a job where i deal with and sell drums is sweet as Dom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b19jas Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Mot tester and motor mechanic. 3 Yrs City & Guilds in Motor Technology and 3 yrs City & Guild in Engineering. Been diong it all for 20 years now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitroazza Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 i currently do a part time tattooin apprenticeship, i managed to get it due to tattooist being a good friend of the family... Other than that. i spend alot of time doing plastering and general DIY work self employed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(-:AD:-) Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 In still at school but on saturday I work with my dad, plant hire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m3lyc Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Packing and distribution for Bezier. They make the signs in Boots, Halfords, Argos, Currys, PC World, Homebase, Poundland, Thorntons and some other places. Not a bad job to be honest. Lee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl160180 Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share Posted May 22, 2012 In still at school but on saturday I work with my dad, plant hire I spent 3 month as a plant fitter when I was out of work and fancied a bit of a change, LOVED it!! Mainly loved driveing the big 360's and the massive 6 wheeler dumper trucks Mind the first dumper I drove had a problem with the air brakes so had a kind of brown trouser moment LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCSimon Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 (edited) I run two businesses and also contract for a Refrigeration/Air Conditioning/Electrical Wholesaler as the Web and IT Tech. Its not all as good as it sounds, but has its perks. Edited May 22, 2012 by RCSimon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 I'm a tyre engineer working for Bridgestone Uk. Can be quite an interesting job, although it can sometimes be boring as hell! I was also bass guitarist in a band, but not really got time for a band at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoka Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 I'm a recruitment consultant, employing heavy goods drivers and in the spare time I crew on professional firework displays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prussian.guard Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Toolhire manager for travis perkins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayzie12 Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Im currently in school, away to go into my last year but i currently work in a restaurant cleanign dishes to get some money. I know. Glamarous.. Although there is a new karting place opening up 2 mins down the road from me in a month, so hoping to get a job there. Would be perfect. Combining a hobby and getting paid for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruff ryder Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 i worked in a tool hire shop as a small tools fitter and did my apprenticeship there then i left there and got a job rebuilding automatic gearboxes for buses and for the last 6 months i been working as a service engineer on trains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl160180 Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 Always wanted to pull an autobox apart and see how they work but Our gaffer doesnt like messing with autoboxes so never get the chance to mess about with an old box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlander Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Stainless steel Chemical Etcher, Get to sniff Ferric Chloride everyday.. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babylon Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Commercial fridge fitter, When you go to Tesco's, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, A BP garage, Any place like that, I'm the bloke that puts in them big fridges that you get your milk,Ice cream,Butter and all them sort of things from. Pretty good job really, I get paid for a flat 40 hours a week weather I work or not,(Still get overtime) Things are a bit slow at the moment so only doing 3 or 4 days a week, But when it get's busy, Which it will, On a new store build I could work for a straight 40 hours with no sleep, Also they like there fridges to go in on weekends, So I don't see many of them, Swings and roundabouts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderwolf Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 i work in the warehouse of a mobile phone repair centre. i hate it more and more though, considering seeing what else there is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkangelv24 Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Vehicle package engineer at Jaguar Land Rover.... and no that doesnt have anything to do with rolls of bubble wrap and big cardboard boxes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshyjol Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Im at uni but work at argos at the weekends. Im the person you shout at when your kettle breaks! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richie-rich Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 I paint cars. Been doing it for 3years, paint around 10 cars a week depending on what needs painting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revorocks Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 I'm currently a kitchen porter at a pub lol, and occasionally I work behind the bar. Should be getting more shifts next month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dec Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Multi-Trader, mainly painting & decorating but also do, coving, carpentry, flooring, tiling, etc, etc, keeps me relatively busy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snchris1 Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 couch, xbox, im hoping to get a 3d tv promotion soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreXeL Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 CNC Programmer/operator for a structural steelwork company. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy122 Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Supermarket cashier/Customer service/supervisor you name, probably me But also a mechanic in training and want to start doing the odd job on the side too! Ziggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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