If anyone needs a hard working mechanic...
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..... I'd recommend the Polish bloke 3 doors away from the Mother in laws who was out today in 4 inches of snow changing the gearbox on a SEAT Ibiza estate on the street. When you have to get a snow shovel out to make space so you can actually work in -5C you know the guys a grafter!
He is always out in all weathers doing jobs for people no matter what the weather.
I hear so much crap about immigrants, I'd happily have more of his work ethic ( BTW he works a full week in a factory as well I hear so not just doing "foreigners" to coin a phrase)
He is always out in all weathers doing jobs for people no matter what the weather.
I hear so much crap about immigrants, I'd happily have more of his work ethic ( BTW he works a full week in a factory as well I hear so not just doing "foreigners" to coin a phrase)
My bro in law runs a garage in Czech Republic.
He opens at 6am and closes at 4pm, taking a 20 minute break at 9am for breakfast and 30 minutes a 1pm for lunch. They are open 6 days a week.
His mechanics are all self employed and pay him a flat rate for working in his garage (their customers pay them, not the firm) so it is in their best interests to work the same hours as him or more. Many also work beyond 4pm to get more work done too.
People in the UK are scared of graft.
He opens at 6am and closes at 4pm, taking a 20 minute break at 9am for breakfast and 30 minutes a 1pm for lunch. They are open 6 days a week.
His mechanics are all self employed and pay him a flat rate for working in his garage (their customers pay them, not the firm) so it is in their best interests to work the same hours as him or more. Many also work beyond 4pm to get more work done too.
People in the UK are scared of graft.
My English mate does the same, i regulary offer the use of my large carport but he cracks on in almost any weather.I used to do my own mechanics in all weathers when i was younger, once changed the gearbox on an Ecort RS turbo in the dark with a torch in the cold. I'd get my mate to do it now! 
BeeRoad said:
Rubin215 said:
People in the UK are scared of graft.
Speak for yourself, I've worked 60 hour weeks for years building my business up.ISorry if I offended you; it was merely a sweeping generalisation.
Many people in the UK are scared of graft.
entwisi said:
..... I'd recommend the Polish bloke 3 doors away from the Mother in laws who was out today in 4 inches of snow changing the gearbox on a SEAT Ibiza estate on the street. When you have to get a snow shovel out to make space so you can actually work in -5C you know the guys a grafter!
I once changed the clutch on my car on a pissing wet November Sunday night because I needed the car back on the road by the Monday morning. Necessity is a great motivator.Years ago I worked for a hire company and at Christmas everything van like was out to the post office. A customer with a Transit broke down on the woodhead pass on the Pennines so I was aked to go and repalce the clutch at the side of the road. I was 18 then and nothing was a problem, there was snow blowing around and the cold was painful but I did it. You got used to cold being a mechanic in the 70's.
You got used to cold being a mechanic in the 70's.
Oh yes indeedy. Compressor oil so thick the drivebelts just slipped. Gear oil like treacle and so viscous it wouldn't pump. Sheets of ice all over the workshop floor, cold wet slush dripping off cars and soaking through your overalls. Puny workshop heater constantly cutting out as the kerosine has waxed up. Ice cold tools - especially air powered ones freezing up in your hands.
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k that. I work in the warm now
Oh yes indeedy. Compressor oil so thick the drivebelts just slipped. Gear oil like treacle and so viscous it wouldn't pump. Sheets of ice all over the workshop floor, cold wet slush dripping off cars and soaking through your overalls. Puny workshop heater constantly cutting out as the kerosine has waxed up. Ice cold tools - especially air powered ones freezing up in your hands.
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k that. I work in the warm now BadgerBenji said:
bertelli_1 said:
Rubin215 said:
People in the UK are scared of graft.
Really? I'm a mechanic & working 8-6 with a half hour break isn't unusual (not just for me but quite a few mechs).- Edited* Forgot to say i'm English!
Edited by *Al* on Wednesday 29th December 22:42
Most of our production staff are Polish & there is a perfectly good reason for that. They work bloody hard.
Now I am not suggesting that "English" people don't work hard, it's just that the Polish seem to appreciate having a job more than we do. We have seen "English" employees start at 8am & walk out by 10am if they don't quite fancy the job but you just don't see it with other nationalities.
Now I am not suggesting that "English" people don't work hard, it's just that the Polish seem to appreciate having a job more than we do. We have seen "English" employees start at 8am & walk out by 10am if they don't quite fancy the job but you just don't see it with other nationalities.
Edited by boobles on Wednesday 29th December 22:50
bertelli_1 said:
Rubin215 said:
People in the UK are scared of graft.
Really? I'm a mechanic & working 8-6 with a half hour break isn't unusual (not just for me but quite a few mechs).Seen many massive cock ups too by foreign "mechanics" who are dangerously unskilled and have no insurance or work permits
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