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Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#235598
Hi All,
As most of you probably already know Dave ( Dyno) and I have recently taken over Custom Offroad Components located at 28 Hayward St Stafford.

Anyway we may shortly be looking for a Dub head to do some casual work for us. Flexible work hours and rate will be negotiated to reflect output !!!

If anyone is interested please contact me at brad@customoffroad.com.au

We are also considering taking on an Apprentice. So if that is up your line of interest and you want to be a Mechanic or Welder then let me know also. We are currently undecided. The big limitation is age as if we offer an apprenticeship it will be under a Government scheme which means you need to be a under 19 ( I think )
Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
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Anthiron The Baja Rejuvenation Begins

4,936 posts · joined Oct 2003 ·

#235600
if i lived in brissy i would love an apprenticeship.....sadly i dont like in brissy🙁
62/60 model bug eye baja bug, (Full Build in Progress)
1974 Chevrolet Luv
1970 MK2 Ford Cortina GT
1979 Yamaha RX125 Two Stroke tracker project.
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Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#235601
well then maybe you should move 😎
Brad
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lil dub Type3 Stylist

648 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#235603
congrats brad and dyno! i heard the rumour that you were taking over custom offroad via heather a while ago - what happened to george though?

goodluck on finding an apprentice - am sure there are heaps of very keen young dubbers out there willing to take you up on the apprenticeship offer
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Anthiron The Baja Rejuvenation Begins

4,936 posts · joined Oct 2003 ·

#235604
which side of brissy is it......i could move to caloundra with my mum (which i was thinking of doing anyway cause its closer to everything)
62/60 model bug eye baja bug, (Full Build in Progress)
1974 Chevrolet Luv
1970 MK2 Ford Cortina GT
1979 Yamaha RX125 Two Stroke tracker project.
2004 Harley Davidson Sportster XL Custom

lil dub Type3 Stylist

648 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#235605
nick i was just about to message you and say "quick quick you should apply for a job at custom offraod"

heheheh ---- come on , brissie isnt that bad - and its gotta be better than pushing trolley's ----- you have a brain and a half, and after your diagram of the t3 engine...i'm convinced mechanics is your calling.
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lil dub Type3 Stylist

648 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#235606
northside - you should do it,dont know how far from calounrdra....hmmmm.......against the traffic in peak hour it couldnt be that bad
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Anthiron The Baja Rejuvenation Begins

4,936 posts · joined Oct 2003 ·

#235608
oh and there is the issue of not knowing my way around brisbane lol .......id have to buy a refidex i think lol about how many minutes do u think it is from caloundra brad.......if its not more than 45 or so give or take and u decide to take on an apprentice ....im 17 i turn 18 in november......im by no means a mechanic but willing to learn (isnt that what an apprenticship is about lol)
62/60 model bug eye baja bug, (Full Build in Progress)
1974 Chevrolet Luv
1970 MK2 Ford Cortina GT
1979 Yamaha RX125 Two Stroke tracker project.
2004 Harley Davidson Sportster XL Custom

Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#235610
Don't take it the wrong way but I would say Caloundra is to far and if you had to drive down each day you would be stressed before it even started.

stafford would be about and hour or so from Caloundra. Traffic is a bitch and very hard to judge........

We have a guy from Caboulture and ittakes him up to an hour some day and he drives a big ass 4WD with a bull bar ......
Brad
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Meyers Manx Australia

Anthiron The Baja Rejuvenation Begins

4,936 posts · joined Oct 2003 ·

#235611
yeah good point. no dramas....i can only dream.😎
62/60 model bug eye baja bug, (Full Build in Progress)
1974 Chevrolet Luv
1970 MK2 Ford Cortina GT
1979 Yamaha RX125 Two Stroke tracker project.
2004 Harley Davidson Sportster XL Custom

Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#235612
Oh and in relation to George.. he is taking a very well earned holiday.. after 30 years he has well and truly earned it. The longer we spend at Custom Offroad the more I respect him for lasting 30 years.... my hat is off to him and his wife Christine....
Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
Meyers Manx Australia

Grock Officially Full-On Dubber

264 posts · joined Apr 2004 ·

#235614
Whats the casual job involve?

lil dub Type3 Stylist

648 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#235620
i'd like a job..........do you need a receptionist????? (heheheh, i'm such a girl....no grease for me thanks.....)
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BiX Veteran Volks Folk

2,499 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#235632
One of my mates commutes from caloundra evey day to the CBD for work and it tkaes him somewhere between 45 mins and 105 mins to get here. I used to commute from brisbane to the south of beaudesert everyday for 6 months for work and that was 50mins, with everybody else going the other way. Its up to you and how much you want the job. eg woudl mean leaving 630am every morning and not getting fome to possibly 7 or mabye later with bad traffic or a busy day.
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Anthiron The Baja Rejuvenation Begins

4,936 posts · joined Oct 2003 ·

#235643
when the positions up for grabs brad (if its up for grabs) let me know if u will and i will see. i dont really care about getting up early i do it now anyway.

cheers

Nick
62/60 model bug eye baja bug, (Full Build in Progress)
1974 Chevrolet Luv
1970 MK2 Ford Cortina GT
1979 Yamaha RX125 Two Stroke tracker project.
2004 Harley Davidson Sportster XL Custom

Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#235659
The position isn't really up for grabs. What we are doing is being prepared to take on someone if we find the right person ( if that makes sense).

You just see so many people complaining about finding work that we thought we would see if there was anyone out there worth giving a job too.

If you are serious then send me your details / resume to either brad@offroadvw.net ( customoffroad page down for rebuild) or hard copy to 28 Hayward St Stafford QLD 4053 .

Cheers,
Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
Meyers Manx Australia

Anthiron The Baja Rejuvenation Begins

4,936 posts · joined Oct 2003 ·

#235669
done
62/60 model bug eye baja bug, (Full Build in Progress)
1974 Chevrolet Luv
1970 MK2 Ford Cortina GT
1979 Yamaha RX125 Two Stroke tracker project.
2004 Harley Davidson Sportster XL Custom

lil dub Type3 Stylist

648 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#235672
ok - sorry, didnt mean to be frivoulous and silly in your serious post.

as i said, congrats on the new business and am sure you'll find a very willing apprentice.
glad to hear george has some well-earnt time off!
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dodge Fahrvergnugen

958 posts · joined Mar 2003 ·

#235693
I would actually love to do something like an apprenticeship in mechanics, but I am no longer under 19 🙁 (actually I'm closer to 22 😉) so I could never do it that way. But working under the "bonnet" of a VW would be a dream.
And grease never turns me off lil dub! 😉

Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#235704
You are never too old if you are the right person for the job ....
Brad
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Meyers Manx Australia

DoNkEy Wolfsburg Wizard

684 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·

#235756
how "casual" is this casual job...

I can read 🙂

11CAB If ya got it....Baja it

4,674 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#235794
You dont have to be under 19 to do an Apprenticeship, I think that people over 21? do a Mature Age Apprenticeship, which basically means that first year wages are about 75 percent of a tradesman's wage and go up only little amounts until you are qualified, as apposed to the pitiful wage apprentices earn. I did a Mature age apprenticeship. But it is one for the employer to weigh up, the older person costs more, but this may be outweighed by a higher maturity and work ethic.
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Sky Officially Full-On Dubber

251 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·

#235796
email sent brad

handycam king of something

1,338 posts · joined Oct 2003 ·

#235802
well id b interested in an auto trade brad . if thers a posibility i would move 2 sunny qld no problem .Ive already got one trade another would b good. 🙂 i even come with a govement bonus LOL but i am 24

[Edited on 21-9-2004 by handycam]

Sky Officially Full-On Dubber

251 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·

#235839
What cab said is totally correct,

In Qld the Wage for a starting Apprentice is $220 for a Mature it's $407

Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#235883
the 19 yr old things comes from the Government deal they hav going where they give you concessions
Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
Meyers Manx Australia

Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#235914
The current base wage is as follows:

From 1 September 2004
Age Percentage Full time
per week Part time or Casual
per hour
17 years and under or 1st year of experience* 55% $257.07 $6.4270
18 years or 2nd year of experience* 65% $303.81 $7.5955
19 years but less than 3rd year of experience* 75% $350.55 $8.7640
3rd year of experience 85% $397.29 $9.9325
20 years and over 100% $467.40 $11.6850
* Whichever gives the higher rate
% is the amount of the full time adult award rate.
Brad
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Meyers Manx Australia