The resurrection of Doc, bringing a 20 year old neismann Bischoff Flair back to life after 12 years off road.

[Hirsch]

I worked for havelock Europe, they were a large shopfitting company. I was one of 4 picking and despatch team leading supervisors , I was hands on so while I was in charge of 8 fulltime and usually 5/7 agency pickers ( they picked and packed the various components) I also picked ,packed and dispatched items myself. I was also one of 4 fire marshal's, first aiders and held the licences for various height working machinery, ie cherrypickers. Scissor lifts and both counterbalance and reach truck forklifts . A little bit of computing work but mostly on their own stock control software etc.
Prior to that I've done a bit of everything. Mechanics, valeting, welder, powder coater, fabricator, saw operator etc. Basically I did any job that paid the bills and changed jobs when I could get a pay increase for them.

Get it listed on some A4 with approximate dates if you cannot recall exactly.

 

[Hirsch]

Yes that's my worry and why I'd prefer a smaller campsite and preferably doing mostly maintenance work away from the general public.. but I gotta take what I can get as I do need a job next spring . I get on with most folk to be honest bit I do seem to be a magnet for idiots and those are what drive me nuts

That is funny

 

[Hirsch]

That's brilliant that is

Yes but it has missed out the excellent people skills

 

[chaser]

I would add don't say you can't do something or never done it.
Just say what you can do even if it's not something special and leave stuff you haven't done out of it.

 

[Langtoftlad]

I suspect the Funster collective is somewhat overthinking things, Tam's applying for wardens job, not CEO

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[chaser]

I suspect the Funster collective is somewhat overthrowing things, Tam's applying for wardens job, not CEO

You never know what he might be applying for in the future, nothing wrong in getting it right first as last.

 

[Langtoftlad]

You never know what he might be applying for in the future, nothing wrong in getting it right first as last.

Small steps
Appearing over qualified is as bad as being under.
Tam just needs to list his experience & skills

 

[chaser]

Small steps
Appearing over qualified is as bad as being under.
Tam just needs to list his experience & skills

Isn't that what I said?

 

[Langtoftlad]

Isn't that what I said?

No idea... I didn't single you out... I said the 'collective'.
Many more suggestions than yours.

 

[chaser]

No idea... I didn't single you out... I said the 'collective'.
Many more suggestions than yours.

You posted right after the post that I said the same as you.

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[Just smiffy]

A basic cv is all you need for a wardens job, its not rocket science and they know from reading it and that at 51yrs you have life experience….

No disrespect but most people could do it except for me as dealing with the customers there be more graves then pitches….

 

[MaidinDevon]

Hi
I woukd add something about your enthusiasm for the motorhome/caravan life, and the pleasure in meeting and sharing knowledge and experiences with others on your travels. .
It demonstrates your people skills.
And in my experience employers won't be too bothered about ancient history, except a timeline, showing work and travel dates would be reassuring.
I do seasonal agency work, and provide a brief outline of my work and travel dates, with the offer to provide referees to confirm my work history.
As a professional person, who follows your blog, happy to offer that if needed.
I suspect campsite owners are looking for practical, reliable and flexible employees who will be happy as part of a team.
You could also reference your Internet skills, with evidence of your ability to use apps, and programs, showing your ability to transfer knowledge snd skills from one llatform to another.
Necessary for the job.

on another note the double skillet is a brilliant bit of kit. They recommend using a heat diffuser on gas hobs, because they work best at a low temperature, and the diffuser ensures the heat reaches the whole pan.

Good luck.
Also I have stayed at a fruit farm on the outskirts of Swindon. Water and toilet dump, and free.
May be helpful.

Karen

 

[Northernraider]

A basic cv is all you need for a wardens job, its not rocket science and they know from reading it and that at 51yrs you have life experience….

No disrespect but most people could do it except for me as dealing with the customers there be more graves then pitches….

Well that might be the case next year too lol.

 

[Northernraider]

Hi
I woukd add something about your enthusiasm for the motorhome/caravan life, and the pleasure in meeting and sharing knowledge and experiences with others on your travels. .
It demonstrates your people skills.
And in my experience employers won't be too bothered about ancient history, except a timeline, showing work and travel dates would be reassuring.
I do seasonal agency work, and provide a brief outline of my work and travel dates, with the offer to provide referees to confirm my work history.
As a professional person, who follows your blog, happy to offer that if needed.
I suspect campsite owners are looking for practical, reliable and flexible employees who will be happy as part of a team.
You could also reference your Internet skills, with evidence of your ability to use apps, and programs, showing your ability to transfer knowledge snd skills from one llatform to another.
Necessary for the job.

on another note the double skillet is a brilliant bit of kit. They recommend using a heat diffuser on gas hobs, because they work best at a low temperature, and the diffuser ensures the heat reaches the whole pan.

Good luck.
Also I have stayed at a fruit farm on the outskirts of Swindon. Water and toilet dump, and free.
May be helpful.

Karen

Details of that fruit farm would be appreciated. By pm if necessary ta

 

[corconx]

You posted right after the post that I said the same as you.

Chaser sometimes I post, in answer something I’ve just read, but as I’m not on her all day, I’m catching up, the post sometimes actually appears a couple of pages from where I read it!

This thread moves very quickly

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[dazandandrea]

Although they might be out of date and might need renewing?

All my certs are out of date now and basically worthless.
These things need regularly renewing and unless paid for by the employer can be very very expensive.

 

[MaidinDevon]

Hi Tam

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Not sure thar has copied across correctly, but it is Lotmead Pick your own site and shop.

They are very welcoming. I found it on Britstops I think.

 

[L' Hobo]

All my certs are out of date now and basically worthless.
These things need regularly renewing and unless paid for by the employer can be very very expensive.

I know, I used to be one of those employers, bloody useless Drivers CPC for example, £1000+ per driver!

 

[Gina M]

I know, I used to be one of those employers, bloody useless Drivers CPC for example, £1000+ per driver!

Then they P""s off to work for someone else.

 

[L' Hobo]

Then they P""s off to work for someone else.

I am happy to say, I never had that happen but, at 68 in 2013, it's what decided me to sell my business and retire!

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[Helen Ariel]

Still parked up here today, will stay the night again and start heading south tomorrow. I was gonna do a few hours south today but I looked all around the area level with Oxford etc and couldn't see much worth trying to park at . I might head for the wessex downs tomorrow then arundel Monday night. Will see how it goes .

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Busy place this lots of dog walkers all day only getting quiet now.

No solar today as parked under trees

I have van dweller friends who used to stay in Arundel quite a bit. Hopefully it's still good. They mainly stay Hastings way now. Brighton has sadly lost most of it's spots. There used to be some great ones in our local country park.

 

[Shrimp]

I worked for havelock Europe, they were a large shopfitting company. I was one of 4 picking and despatch team leading supervisors , I was hands on so while I was in charge of 8 fulltime and usually 5/7 agency pickers ( they picked and packed the various components) I also picked ,packed and dispatched items myself. I was also one of 4 fire marshal's, first aiders and held the licences for various height working machinery, ie cherrypickers. Scissor lifts and both counterbalance and reach truck forklifts . A little bit of computing work but mostly on their own stock control software etc.
Prior to that I've done a bit of everything. Mechanics, valeting, welder, powder coater, fabricator, saw operator etc. Basically I did any job that paid the bills and changed jobs when I could get a pay increase for them.

There is the basis for your CV!

 

[Mikey RV]

I was always told not to over egg a CV. If you go back years with pages of this job and that job the employer will think, this person can’t hold down a job. Campsite work that you will be looking at Tam will be yes I can do that or no I can’t. Good luck with whatever you decide to do.

 

[Puddleduck]

Just one, two or three previous employers are enough!!

 

[Scotch mist]

No disrespect but most people could do it except for me as dealing with the customers there be more graves then pitches….

You can’t be that bad, you worked with tam for 2 month & he’s still alive

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[L' Hobo]

You can’t be that bad, you worked with tam for 2 month & he’s still alive

He's got 4 dogs, some very.......protective and he gives them titbits, Garry wouldn't want to hurt the dogs with poison food?

 

[Northernraider]

He's got 4 dogs, some very.......protective and he gives them titbits, Garry wouldn't want to hurt the dogs with poison food?

Considering that prior to 2 months ago Just smiffy and I had only met once for only a few hours back in 2018 ....6 years ago , i think we got on very well , of course he might have a different opinion lol but if so he never told me.

As someone who's aware that I'm not the easiest person to get along with I think that was quite an achievement.





I do think however he was glad to get rid of me when I left

 

[L' Hobo]

Northernraider

Tam, can I be brutally honest, I don't think your a traditional campsite Warden material.

Having to bite your tongue to every person who thinks your his servant and should stay open another 10 or 20mins because he can't get there on time, while ignoring the fact you have been working ALL day, ain't you!

(Towards the end of my working life when I didn't care if I got return work from people I didn't like who came back constantly late at each destination.

I used to ask them, "IF they were catching a train or aircraft, would they expect IT to wait an extra 10-20mins? Of course not, so why a Coach that is time constricted by driving hours?)"

IF I was younger and in your position, I would become a mobile mechanic to the Funster World and only, initially, advertising vehicle service work. ( should other jobs crop up that you could and want to do, then that would be a bonus.)

Over time, you will find some Funsters with facilities,such as a barn, pit etc. that, in return for fee,( or looking after their vehicle) they would let you use on other work, so much the better especially if some were dotted over the country or, at least, centrally!
You could then choose when and how much you wanted to work.

For this advice, of course, I would expect all maintenance work on MY vehicle to be at a MUCH reduced price.

 

[Ditcha]

Tam instead of working for someone else why don't you do something for yourself. You seem to enjoy valeting easy setup not much outlay for kit plenty people would want it done you can please yourself what and where to take work on then travel the times you want, you might even get free parking for the night.

 

[Barclaybasher]

Whatever you decide to do you have to figure out what to do with the dogs when working......unless you get a partner......

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