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I'm due to start next month as an opg and have been given a uniform order form and phine number. When I called and have my pay number the chap at the other end said I wasn't on the system yet and to call back after I start. My question therefore is what is the dress code for new starters with no uniform.

Thanks.
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Jeans, t-shirt, comfortable footwear. I just got a hi-viz first day, ordered my uniform 3rd day in and it took about 1 week to turn up.
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Ask your gaffer if there are any spares you can have, sometimes they dont get returned when sizes are incorrect, you might find a few items in amongst that fits, just to see you through.
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they usually give you uniform here after a month because people dont last long,like part timers doing full time rounds and being harrassed if they book it.
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dont wear jeans, you'll sweat like a pig! Shorts or light tracksuit will do. :coolr
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Sun cream .. wear sun cream

Oh and give yer nadgers a decent coating of sudacreme, you will get nappy rash !!! :nana
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POSTMAN wrote:If you get a rash down below don't panic as for some reason we've loads of crotch related threads on here. :nervous
If you don't want to suffer from chaffing 'down below' then a good back, sack and crack wax will help :wink:
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DGP1 wrote:
If you don't want to suffer from chaffing 'down below' then a good back, sack and crack wax will help :wink:
That was said with the certainty of someone who has just had one.
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POSTMAN wrote:If you get a rash down below don't panic as for some reason we've loads of crotch related threads on here. :nervous

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Thats true enough you can learn the meaning of postmans hoop :shock:

Back on thread. As someone said there is normally a small amount of spare 2nd hand uniform hanging around which depending how you feel about it is up for grabs. A few shirts taken home and washed/ ironed might make you feel like you fit in a bit better untill your new uniform arrives.

Other than that i expect you will be given a sleeveless high vis jacket to put on over a tee shirt. Bit like a road worker really :neutral:
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clashcityrocker wrote:
DGP1 wrote:
If you don't want to suffer from chaffing 'down below' then a good back, sack and crack wax will help :wink:
That was said with the certainty of someone who has just had one.
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Cheers for the advice. As for the chafing I recall William Shatner (a keen horseman) suggesting that wearing ladies tights helped. However I've always believed that you shouldn't mix work and pleasure.
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So bloody funny. Nearly spilt my glass of wine. :Very Happy

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