considering taking on an apprentice/ trainee

[Sharp Point]

As title guys n gals! Work is definitely picking up and getting relentless, majority of my work is for builders/ developers/ landlords, i dont do much private work. My problem is that these people usually pay day rate and its not a very high rate.....less than £200 ( i'm not based down south) . I could do with physical help and would like to pass on my skills to some unlucky git...........but, i want to pay as little as i can.

Is there any funding available? i've tried using google, but i dont know where to start.

thanks

 

[lame plumber]

college fees get paid the rest is down to you, but, I believe you can claim £1500 for taking one on

 

[Sharp Point]

Thanks for the reply Lame plumber, what is the current hourly rate for a 15/16 year old, i cant keep up with all these pay increases folk get nowadays.

 

[stevetheplumber]

cant leave school till 16 now

 

[Ch4 plumbing]

its soon to change to £3.30 an hour min 30hr week max 40hr week including college which you have to pay as if it's work.

 

[Ch4 plumbing]

Have a look on this link,

https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates

 

[Sharp Point]

£3.30 for a school leaver, who cant do jack...........P@ss take!

 

[JWLPlumbing]

Something I was considering myself, but haven't really got into the details for it as yet.

 

[Ch4 plumbing]

I've got a guy starting on the 19th, he has done 1 year full time and seems very keen to learn, I'll be honest I'm nervous about it and a little excited, who knows what will happen but I think it's worth a go.

 

[JWLPlumbing]

Good news, I think we've got to give these guys a chance as otherwise we are not pumping new blood in!