Great info everyone!
I have been in contact with restaurant group I could be working for soon and they are looking to find me a suitable position within their group which they are expanding in 2019.
I am expecting to work 6 day weeks but been there will be single shifts with one split shifts so hopefully I can still have some spare time to explore and socialise without being a zombie!
With regards to accommodation, what are peoples thoughts on house/flat sharing to order obtain a larger space to live in within breaking the bank.