From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Letter outlining the terms of employment, including a probationary period and a tiered wage structure.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 169\2\ img073 | |
Date | 1st February 1927 | |
(031) Expl: Dept: HS{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair}2/LG. 1st. Feb. 1927. P. J.{Mr Johnson W.M.} Corr Esq., 30, Benvarden Avenue, Waterside, Londonderry. Dear Sir, With reference to your letter of the 31st. ult. Your wages to commence would be £2 per week for the first 4 weeks - if after that time you shew promise, we will pay you £3 per week for 5 months. On condition that you suited us after that period, we should be prepared to offer you a 2 years contract with a wage of £4 to £5 per week, which would depend upon your ability. Yours faithfully, | ||