Guest Streetracerrx7 Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 Congrats Alan what was the interview like ? what did they ask ? who you working for at the moment ? know a couple of lads had their interviews recently in Manchester. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alan Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 Cheers mate the interview was very formal and relaxed they just asked a couple of questions about safety really mate the rest was about lifestyle I'm workin for freedom at the moment on 33kv rebuilds and being upto my armpits in mud is wearing a bit thin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Streetracerrx7 Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 Cheers mate the interview was very formal and relaxed they just asked a couple of questions about safety really mate the rest was about lifestyle I'm workin for freedom at the moment on 33kv rebuilds and being upto my armpits in mud is wearing a bit thin! where you working? was chic latto a big boss there a while back ?. thats good to know i have my interview soon so hopefully all goes well !!! did they tell you where they were going to put you ? do you get a choice of depots ? ye ano ide say it would be a lad i worked with in ireland is working for a company outa melbourne hes working in canberra hes on transmission at the minute LAHA is 250 a day !!!!!!! and if it rains they go back to yard if its not cleared by 11 they get paid the rest of day. they dont even have wet gear !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alan Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 (edited) good luck with your interveiw mate im working in essex at the moment the name rings a bell mate but i cant think from where. im not sure if i get a choice of depots il just have to wait and see hope its not another three weeks before i hear anything just want to get the ball rolling now. Edited November 13, 2012 by alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alan Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 It's gone awfully quiet on here am I making a good decision or am I setting my self up for a fall some feedback from the lads out there would be great cheers Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottm551 Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 hi all been reading this thread . there is alot of gd information in it. i have just returned my signed contract to western power and will be coming over in febuary time by looksof it ! i see alot of you guys commenting are already over if use have any tips or any advice you with you had knowen b4 getting over all information will be gratefully recieved. i am 26 years old goin to be based in albany and am coming over myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Streetracerrx7 Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 bit of an update lads i got the job and i start on monday well tuesday as monday is my day off lol my first day at work is my day off Great!!! any one on here working outa jandakot ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest burt13 Posted December 16, 2012 Report Share Posted December 16, 2012 don,t know if they gave you a choice for Albany mate, but there is not much down here for a single bloke. Its very isolated from any other big town. Been here for a while now and its very hard living.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottm551 Posted December 17, 2012 Report Share Posted December 17, 2012 Cheers burt a never got the choice just where they choose for me ! Any info u feel would be useful will be grateful received been tryin 2 do bit of research on area . Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darren Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 If your not happy with where they have offered you then let Aileen know I'm sure they will try and sort something else out for you. There is a position in Mandurah because I've turned it down. Ive had to turn the offer down so I'm no longer going to WA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottm551 Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 just a quick update ! got my visa yesterday and i start on the 19th of Feb ! how everyone else getting on ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darren Posted January 5, 2013 Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 Hey Scot did you have to have a skills assessment for your visa? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottm551 Posted January 5, 2013 Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 no a didn't mate just the western power assessment n that was it process was pretty straight forward for visa only took a week 2 get it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nas Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 Gents, We have had a number of guys move over from WA/WP to Melbourne for a number of reason and have more coming over in April. We have a Cert III course staring in April so if you are keen or know of someone that would be keen to make the move to East Coast and get on with obtaining their Cert III feel free to message me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinemanSam Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 no a didn't mate just the western power assessment n that was it process was pretty straight forward for visa only took a week 2 get it What did that involve? I applied for jobs in Melbourne but Vetassess are a complete pain, initially they rejected my paperwork because I didn't have it certified (I sent over 100 pages of photo's/reports/permits/plans/diaries etc!) and since re-sending some certified paperwork about a month ago I still haven't heard back. The company that paid for my assessment have since lead me to believe that my application will be rejected due to not having 2 years of post apprenticeship experience (though in the interview they believed it wouldn't be a problem) after phoning Vetassess myself to confirm this, they've told me that will be decided following a practical assessment & interview but haven't given me any dates or any time frame. It's a bit frustrating, but fortunately Western Power have now contacted me regarding a job in Busselton. I've only been asked a couple basic questions so far about my authorisations and experience, but I'm expecting further contact/a phone call in the next week. Has anyone here been to or worked for Western Power in Busselton? It looks like a nice place, nice beaches etc - I know it's rural and over 3 hours from Perth, but to be honest that doesn't bother me. I'm young and have no family, I'm just after a warmer climate and good career opportunities. I live in a rural area here, I'm much happier being close to a nice beach than a big city and if the overtime opportunities are better outside of Perth then I'm thinking it will be a good move? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Slatsey Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 Hey Sam. Send me a private message(as I don't know how) and ill give u a bit of info about the area your thinking of going and the company your going to join. Craig tells me your a wpd employee. I was also in Haverfordwest speak soon mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinemanSam Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 Any chance of an update on how you guys are getting on with Western Power? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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