Hi all
I agree lots of flash cars are driven by the guys in charge but i don't think this is the problem,The problem is every supplier undercuts their competitors and send trucks out at any cost just to get the contract,this creates a loss on a lot of these contracts so no or little money is left at the end,The money that is made never filters down into engineer wages,i know of trucks on large sites that are being charged out at £12 per week, if you get one breakdown a months rental will be wiped out.
john j i agree with you about being a shortage of engineers before the recession but this never created a rise in wages to attract engineers from other industries,most suppliers in the UK pay about the same basic salary to engineers its like no one will or can pay more to attract the right people.
I don't think this will change when the market is flooded with engineers.
Lexharvey rip I think i am with you on this like most of us on this forum we enjoy doing the job but can't do the money and s**t that goes with it.
At least its weekend again and i have got beer in hand lol
herald.