Working travellers often fill both qualified trade and labour positions on sites all over London and the UK. Work is available throughout the year with summer being the busiest recruitment period.
UK in-demand Jobs available:
- Carpenters
- Plasterers
- Electricians
- Bricklayers
- Laborers
- Lift technicians
- Plumbers
- Mechanic
- Joiners
- Window Cleaners
- Painters
- Roofers
What you need to bring:
Your resume
References
Copies of certificates (if applicable)
Pay rates are about £15 to £21 per hour for qualified tradesmen and £12 to £14 per hour for labourers. You should find work almost immediately, especially during the busy summer period. It is advantageous to have your tools, although sometimes it is not practical to bring them. Consider packaging them up before you leave home so they can be sent easily if needed. Some trade qualifications are not recognised in the UK, and you may need to sit exams related to your trade. Even if you are not able to act as a fully qualified tradesperson from day one, your experience in your trade will help you get a good job.
Pluses:
Gain great UK experience within your trade
Easy to find work quickly within the labour
As a tradesman, you can earn excellent income as you gain experience, which can help fund your future travels.
Minuses:
Pay can seem low at first until you get some UK experience in your trade
Possibility of long hours and hard work in labouring jobs
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