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Hi all
Im considering going on call over here in the uk but apart from being told what the stand by payment is and how often i will be on call my employer cant give me any answers on whats expected ie on down/recovery time if i get called out then dont get home until 6am in the morning how long before i am safe to return to work.
I thought uk workers are entitled to 11 hours rest between shifts.

And if other engineers are not answering thier phone will i be expected to cover other areas.
If you do have any advice or can give details for procedures i would be greatful or is just another grey area of the industry made up as it goes along
  • Posted 14 Dec 2012 04:59
  • By ACsupernodrive
  • joined 18 Jul'09 - 6 messages
  • Hampshire, United Kingdom

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