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joglynne

26-07-2008 13:01

Re: Working as a tech for VM

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Originally Posted by Impz2002 (Post 34608783)

I passed my telephone interview last night so i just need to wait to be called for an assesment !

Im not applying to be in a call center im applying to be a field tech which obviously does include dealing with people face to face so i do have the experience.

Impz

Congratulations for getting through the first interview. Good luck on the Open Day. Do you have any idea when it will be?

tvtimes

26-07-2008 15:30

Re: Working as a tech for VM

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Originally Posted by monkey2468 (Post 34608607)

With regards to the text I have put in bold, the opposite is true, they are taking on 200 apprentices and perm staff. Also you take your van home but have no private use.

Good to see then because as when my friend worked there, there was no chance of any permenant positions. Probably down to the whole merger and restructure of the company thing then.

eth01

26-07-2008 19:27

Re: Working as a tech for VM

Why do you want to work for VM?

piggy

26-07-2008 19:56

Re: Working as a tech for VM

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Originally Posted by eth01 (Post 34609010)

Why do you want to work for VM?

is the answer 4?

eth01

26-07-2008 21:18

Re: Working as a tech for VM

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Originally Posted by piggy (Post 34609018)

is the answer 4?

Impz, but if you do already yourself or if it's something you've considered... i'd like to know :)

Impz2002

30-07-2008 17:39

Re: Working as a tech for VM

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Originally Posted by eth01 (Post 34609050)

Impz, but if you do already yourself or if it's something you've considered... i'd like to know :)

Im not sure what your asking me there ? care to expand ?

Impz

eth01

30-07-2008 18:25

Re: Working as a tech for VM

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Originally Posted by Impz2002 (Post 34611238)

Im not sure what your asking me there ? care to expand ?

Impz

the idea behind wanting to become a VM techie.

Quam256

30-07-2008 18:58

Re: Working as a tech for VM

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Originally Posted by mikey (Post 34608205)

As far as I know, the techs take their vans home every night.
But, they dont get private use of the vans.

You can use the van privately if you opt in for private use ,but then you do have to pay for the use in being taxed for it and the fuel .

eth01

30-07-2008 20:03

Re: Working as a tech for VM

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Originally Posted by Quam256 (Post 34611290)

You can use the van privately if you opt in for private use ,but then you do have to pay for the use in being taxed for it and the fuel .

of course..

Nedkelly

30-07-2008 21:48

Re: Working as a tech for VM

New starters are not given the option to use the van for private use :)

Impz2002

30-07-2008 22:02

Re: Working as a tech for VM

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Originally Posted by eth01 (Post 34611270)

the idea behind wanting to become a VM techie.

I like meeting people and i like helping people sort their problems. Plus i have a good knowledge of cable in general and i think it will be fun ! it just sounds like something i would really enjoy !

Plus the money aint bad either :)

Impz

eth01

30-07-2008 22:48

Re: Working as a tech for VM

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Originally Posted by Impz2002 (Post 34611417)

if you say so.... :p:

vince_vega

31-07-2008 17:43

Re: Working as a tech for VM

What happens on these open days then, Is it shirt and tie time or are they more informal? and what sort of things do they ask you? I need to know as i have just passed my telephone interview and am just waiting on the assesment!

Dambuster

31-07-2008 18:02

Re: Working as a tech for VM

I am an in house service tech and have been for 12 years.
Yes YOU DO take your van home, its your office on wheels!. New starters ARE NOT allowed private use of the van though.
All mileage for new starters is classed as business, ie, home to first job business, last job to home business.
The vans have trackers fitted to them so be warned, do not use your van on your day off!!
Cheers
;)

eth01

31-07-2008 23:50

Re: Working as a tech for VM

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Originally Posted by Dambuster (Post 34612008)

and what those "trackers" do... is a different story. ;)

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