Originally Posted by cartwrim (Post 1538325)

Most days 8am til 4pm. Never there past 5pm. I reckon the 'apprentices' would be expected to put in at least double that for a few years. It's a day rate so obviously I don't get paid if I have leave / sickness, etc. No pension contributions or 'training' from the company but it suits me fine.

Chunkyftg, no IRSE licence, I just got lucky with a placement from uni to a rail contracting company and developed a skill set that is in demand.

Believe me, I count myself very lucky :thumbsup: