weeman111

Hi,we are coming to Melbourne in September and I am looking to get a job as a painter and decorator,any painters out there looking to take anyone on,I have been self employed for last 7 years and been in trade for 20 years.Does anyone know of any painting or construction companies in Melbourne area..Thanks in advance Dave

turtletom

Hi

I moved out to Canberra in September 2004 and started a painting and decorating apprenticeship in Jan 2005. Its going great. I work for a big big big big company called Programmed maintenance services. They operate in all major cities in Australia, UK and New Zealand. I'm sure you wouldn't have any problems getting a job with the Melbourne branch. The pay is good but you get allowances and they look after you.

Here is the website.

Keep us updated please.

Thomas

http://www.pmsltd.com.au/pms/index.php?p=home

weeman111

Hi,thanks for your reply,will check that comany out,cheers Dave

kiwichild

Painter and Dockers union in Melbourne? :scared:

They ARE all part of the gangland killing and shit you hear about!

Hopefully there are some genuine painters in Melbourne that aren't associated with that shit!

weeman111

Hi,only if you dont pay your bills on time,cheers Dave

kiwichild

LOL Dave...but seriously get some objective advice. I don't know how much the Painters and Dockers are involved in gangland crime thesedays but historically more than a few heavyweight melbourne gangsters have had associations with this outfit.

Check out this site and read a few of the timeline/history links on the left side of the page. I think you will find them interesting.

http://www.melbournecrime.bizhosting...meline7080.htm

Bordy

I wondered why the last time we got our fence painted the guy had a gun.





Why not start up on your own out here Dave, all you need is an ABN

http://www.ato.gov.au/businesses/con...tent/50568.htm


You could practice on my hoose if ye like.

kiwichild

Well if paint wasn't coming out of it...then guess it was a 'protection' device

Bordy

Well I wasn't gonna ask "Is that a gun in your pocket or are you just pleased to see me".

kiwichild

LOL! On a lighter note that guy Graham someone who was apparently a 'moderate' from the P&D union got gunned down outside his home in Kew as he was taking groceries into his house the other year.

Bordy

That would be Graham Kinnburgh, we have had half dozen or so knocked off since then.

weeman111

Hi,i was thinking about starting up on my own,want to get to know area first though,always feel more secure with a wage every week to get us started,not bringing a lot with us and no house to sell here so getting a job as soon as poss If Ican,been self employed here for seven years so fancy working for a company again,dont want to chase money in a new place,cheers Dave

kiwichild

Yeh that's him. he was one of the 'old school' and apparently a bit of a peacemaker. But the gangland killings over the last few years have really been down to a group of younger guys wanting to make their mark and territory for the drugs business. Big illegal money = big risks.

murphy54

I love painting good to hear that

kiwichild

LOL. I think you will find that painting is still a legal occupation in OZ