Thanks you have been very helpful. Ive recently gained my reach certificate and Im sitting my Telehandler in October after that I'll be booking the instructor course.
RTITB, ITSSAR, AITT etc........doesn't really matter who you accredit with as all instructors face the hurdle of finding the work initially. Plenty of it about though, particularly in Scotland as there doesn't appear to be too much competition.
If you can get yourself trained by a local provider then you have a better chance of them taking you on localish if they think you are any good. Best to work for someone first to get the money in and then branch out as self-employed once you have the contacts. You can only work as a cat 1 for the same employer anyway until you get your cat 2. Get at least your BITA A1, A2, A5. A6. B1, B2 and D1 categories under your belt as soon as possible. These are in demand.
Get yourself over to Aberdeen and tout at the oil rig industry.....or those who supply it from the mainland. Plenty of MHE equipment in use.
You need to let people know you exist. As self employed the work will not find you initially.
Marketing.......business cards and flyers to every local business who use MHE. EVERYONE! Tell as many friends and family as possible. Ask them to spread the word for you amongst their own friends and family. Use Gumtree, craigslist and any other free advertising avenue you can find.
The best marketing tool is a website. That may sound a bit too much to begin with but it is definitely something you should consider down the line.
Hope that helps
Cheers
Jonah
Go self employed and advertise yourself there are lots of instructors doing it for themselves