From a Bad Experience in Hayes to a Reliable Partner in Slough
When Things Don’t Go to Plan
Back in May, I started a short job with an electrical installation company in Hayes, London. From the first day, things felt off. The workplace was disorganized, communication was poor, and I had an uncomfortable feeling in my gut.
By Friday of that week, I had made my decision: I wasn’t going back. It was clear the company wasn’t professional, and unfortunately, I was proven right. It took almost four months to finally get paid.
For anyone who works self-employed, especially in trades like electrical engineering, that’s one of the biggest risks—putting in your time and skill but having to fight just to receive what you’ve earned.
Late payments and unprofessional employers are one of the biggest challenges of self-employment.
Turning to a Trusted Recruitment Partner
Fortunately, I wasn’t stuck for long. Being already in London and having paid for my Airbnb, I decided to reach out to someone I knew I could trust: Kieran from Ascension Recruitment.
I’d worked with Kieran before and had always found him and his agency to be professional, straightforward, and—most importantly—reliable. So, I sent him a message, explaining the bad experience I’d just had in Hayes and asking if he had any work available.
It didn’t take long for him to get back to me. Within hours, he had lined up a new role—this time at a data center in Slough, just a few stops down the Elizabeth line from where I was staying.
Just a short trip on the Elizabeth line took me from a bad experience in Hayes to a much better opportunity in Slough.
A Smooth Start in Slough
The difference was night and day. Not only was the pay rate better with Ascension Recruitment, but everything was handled smoothly:
- Start date confirmed quickly
- Reliable communication throughout the process
- On-time payments without any chasing
Kieran kept his word, and that counts for a lot in this industry. I started the following Tuesday, and the project ended up lasting quite some time. Having steady, professional work after such a shaky week was a huge relief.
The data center project in Slough provided stability, good pay, and professional conditions.
Why Reliability Matters in Self-Employment
Working as a self-employed electrician has many benefits:
- Freedom to choose projects
- Opportunities to work on cutting-edge infrastructure like data centers
- Better pay rates compared to traditional employment
But there are challenges too:
- Chasing late payments
- Risk of unreliable employers
- Needing to find the next project quickly
That’s why having a trustworthy recruitment partner is so valuable. It takes away the uncertainty and allows you to focus on what you do best: delivering quality work.
Strong relationships with reliable recruiters are essential for self-employed tradespeople.
My Recommendation
If you’re in the electrical engineering field and looking for reliable agency work, I can say without hesitation: Kieran at Ascension Recruitment is someone you can count on.
He sticks to his promises, communicates clearly, and makes sure you’re looked after. After my negative experience in Hayes, it was refreshing to be reminded that there are good people and professional agencies out there who respect your work and your time.
Good recruiters like Kieran make self-employment more secure and rewarding.
Final Thoughts
Looking back, I’m actually glad the Hayes job didn’t work out. It pushed me to reconnect with Ascension Recruitment, and that decision led me to a much better opportunity in Slough.
Self-employment can be tough at times, but with the right contacts and a strong network, it becomes not only manageable but deeply rewarding. And for me, having recruiters like Kieran in my corner makes all the difference.