going to work on london whats it like??

[mark_mc]

im starting a new job and am from northern ireland but the work is in london

just wondering what it is like for getting plumbing materials on site and the security on sites and i am for taking my own tools etc.

 

[mountainman]

Probably much the same as in Northern Ireland

 

[PlumbersMate]

Never leave your tools out anywhere, even just for a tea break. Got my 18v makita combi and impact driver nicked and the theiving c u next Tuesday worked for the same firm as me! Bout a week after Xmas aswell so I weren't exactly rolling in it at the time


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[Destroyer2813]

If your working on site buy a toolbox on wheels you can put all your stuff in and drag it round with ya everywhere

 

[mark_mc]

im getting tool insurance sorted at the minute as the drills are very expensive HILTI's so dont want to get them stolen.
only working on small jobs such as shop refits etc so hopefully the bad eggs will be a min. i hate those who steal others tools.

 

[PlumbersMate]

Trust me small jobs are just the same, I have done loads of morrisons to waitrose, left my old makita in my scissor lift came back and it was gone! Thieves are everywhere mate, scum of the earth


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[markfxy]

Make sure you're boots are done up tight cause the thieving bar stewards will pinch them while you're wearing them, getting materials to site will be an absolute nightmare and the security will be a bunch of arrogant thieving sods you'll probably get turned over for youre wages by main contractor/agency apart from that you'll be fine.

 

[PlumbersMate]

Lol @ mark. True, also don't leave your lunch un attended and always wash your hands


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[SafeGasInstall]

tools from the van straight to the point of use and then straight back without to many people seeing what tools you are shifting specially HILTI's

keep eyes open and you will be ok , dont panic

van vault is a must and dont park to far from the job

hope everything goes well , never never leave them even if you pop out for a tee make sure there is some one keeping eye on them

tool insurance is a good thing , but it will only caver you if tools get nicked from site,van,house,office and there is a sign of some one braking in

 

[tamz]

the drills are very expensive HILTI's so dont want to get them stolen.

Leave them in the house and buy cheapies. They will "walk".
As Safegas said get a van vault and only take out what you are using and put it back when you are done.
Get a decent tool belt. It is surprising how little tools you actually need for general stuff.

 

[SafeGasInstall]

Hiltis are like magnet for thieves

 

[WaterTight]

Even I'd nick your Hilti's.

 

[tamz]

Hiltis just bring out the worst in some people :lol: