Guest livingthedeadbe Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 hey guys, Im 21, and im an auto mechanic from Sydney, Australia and i am thinking about moving to the uk In march/april Next year to be closer to some family and experience living/working in another country. Just wondering whats the chances of getting a job at a Dealer or a general performance shop in Greater london? Ive worked at Subaru for the past 4 years but i love anything japanese and since i own a facelift Twin turbo supra. As far as i can see the only problem for me moving to uk, getting a working visa is actually finding a job related to cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 You could try applying to subaru's uk garages or any other main dealer if your in need of work desperatley. toyota, ford etc just find out where you want to stay in the uk and maybe some of us can find the garage details online for you to send a CV and application form too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest livingthedeadbe Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 Id love to work in a performance garage, that was my dream from the start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 where do you want to live in the uk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark newman Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 you could work for toyota gt . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprash Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 I can give you a job and accomodation, basically, you can live at the back of my garage and then you can do all the work on my cars saving me the hassle, in return I'll get the misses to make up an extra plate of food each day so you dont die.... Hows that sound ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest livingthedeadbe Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 thats another part of the delima, Where. My uncle Lives in the Central of london so ideally id like to be Close-ish to him, but im not sure whats the best area for my work. wish i could bring my Supra with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awisto Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 The motor trade is pretty dead at the moment as people aren't servicing really, just fixing. Not the best of trades in a recession. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest livingthedeadbe Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 I can give you a job and accomodation, basically, you can live at the back of my garage and then you can do all the work on my cars saving me the hassle, in return I'll get the misses to make up an extra plate of food each day so you dont die.... Hows that sound ? the thought of me not dieing is also good. i guess it sounds cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creative Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 my advise..... dont do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest livingthedeadbe Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 go on.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creative Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 lol I did it the other way.... best decision I ever made. I'm not a huge fan of the uk. I would rather try somewhere random, like china or something like that if I was to do it again. and I will look after ya supra whilst ya gone! where are you now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest livingthedeadbe Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 nobody is ever happy with where they are from. Dont get me wrong, i love australia, but as a temporary thing id like to try working in another country. i feel as if i have to "get away" from sydney for a few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprash Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 the thought of me not dieing is also good. i guess it sounds cool Excellent, I can wheel you out on hot days attached to the BBQ, it'll impress my friends when they see a true Ozzy cooking over the BBQ, you lot are good with that shit But seriously, I wouldnt listen to this lot. Dont do it because of the recession, if its because of the recession then no one dare go for any job, sure the whole economy is a bit stunted, but there is still jobs out there, and if you're good at your job and can back things up maybe with some good references etc, then I reckon you'll find work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest livingthedeadbe Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 also question, when you say no distance too far in terms of car transportation. how much from australia to uk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 I can give you a job and accomodation, basically, you can live at the back of my garage and then you can do all the work on my cars saving me the hassle, in return I'll get the misses to make up an extra plate of food each day so you dont die.... Hows that sound ? What would she be cooking, this sounds much better than the AirForce thats another part of the delima, Where. My uncle Lives in the Central of london so ideally id like to be Close-ish to him, but im not sure whats the best area for my work. Compared to Oz, everywhere in the UK is close to London lol. Be Jamie Ps live in technician Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprash Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 also question, when you say no distance too far in terms of car transportation. how much from australia to uk? Well according to tinterweb, its 10562 miles between the UK and Oz, usually I charge 40p a mile with no car on and then 90p a mile when the car is on, so based on that, but as its long distance I'll give you a reduced rate of 30p without and 80p with, so.... 10562 x .30 = 3168 + 10562 x .80 = 8449 = £11,617 But because Im a nice guy, I'll give you a first time introductory Ozzy offer of 50% off, so we'll call it £5,500, sound ok lol What would she be cooking, this sounds much better than the AirForce Her cooking it quite good actually, the best female I have had yet for cooking, her tidyness is shocking though, she lives out of a floordrobe Compared to Oz, everywhere in the UK is close to London lol. Be Jamie Ps live in technician He could probably afford it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdistc Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 If you want my advice, get the Tier 5 visa (if you genuinely think you won't want to stay more than 2 years) - it's cheap, will allow 24 months work, and you won't be required to have a job before entering the country (it's the new take on the "working holiday" visa). Don't even think about bringing the Supe over if you're not going to be here long term Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kill1308 Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 If you enjoy sh*t weather, expensive fuel, high cost of living and a naff government then go for it, you won't look back On a serious note, you could start applying now from overseas... a quick browse on the web will find you all the local garage's in your area. Although the motor trade isn't at its best at the moment, I'm sure someone in the area you plan to stay would welcome an experienced mechanic as a temporary thing. Hey I'll swap places with you if you like.... I'll take your place in Sydney and you can come and live by Birmingham and have my IT job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest livingthedeadbe Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 If you enjoy sh*t weather, expensive fuel, high cost of living and a naff government then go for it, you won't look back On a serious note, you could start applying now from overseas... a quick browse on the web will find you all the local garage's in your area. Although the motor trade isn't at its best at the moment, I'm sure someone in the area you plan to stay would welcome an experienced mechanic as a temporary thing. Hey I'll swap places with you if you like.... I'll take your place in Sydney and you can come and live by Birmingham and have my IT job im just unsure of the area in which i should be looking at. thanks for the offer though hah If you want my advice, get the Tier 5 visa (if you genuinely think you won't want to stay more than 2 years) - it's cheap, will allow 24 months work, and you won't be required to have a job before entering the country (it's the new take on the "working holiday" visa). Don't even think about bringing the Supe over if you're not going to be here long term i know i cant take my supra.. as much as id love to i know its not going to happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creative Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 Are you in sydney? Will deffo look after the car if you are! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest livingthedeadbe Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 im on the north shore in sydney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathew Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 im in a similar position albeit to a different location, magaluf, with no intention of working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creative Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 im on the north shore in sydney central coast bud. your only an hour away. have to let me know if you are popping up this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdistc Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 im just unsure of the area in which i should be looking at. thanks for the offer though hah i know i cant take my supra.. as much as id love to i know its not going to happen I don't know if there are any dealing with the motor trade, but there were a number of temp agencies for the health professions when I came over in 2009 - I used JustPhysio, for example, and they helped me with organising all the paperwork (visas and professional accreditation, medical and police checks etc) and found me a job very easily. Perhaps something similar would be worth looking into? Alternatively, if you have relatives here then staying with them would solve a few accommodation issues. They might also be able to network for you for jobs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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