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In Season 6, Episode 7 of Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast, hosts Pete and Keiran sit down with renowned heating engineer John Cruickshank to talk about the past, present, and future of the plumbing and heating industry.

From learning breakdown diagnostics in a library to becoming one of the most respected names in UK heating, John shares honest insights from over two decades on the tools. He breaks down why trades pricing is broken, how mental health is being impacted, and why modern training needs a rethink—especially around heat pumps and renewables.

This episode covers:
🔧 How the plumbing trade has evolved—from back boilers to smart systems
📉 Why pricing jobs properly is key to survival and mental wellbeing
📚 The role of social media and online learning vs traditional college routes
🚨 Why apprentice support is failing solo engineers
🔥 Tips on system design for maximum energy efficiency
💬 Bold opinions on training standards, VAT, and renewables
💥 Wild site stories involving explosions, floods & near disasters

Whether you're a new apprentice or a seasoned gas engineer, this episode delivers no-filter advice, laughs, and industry insight from one of the UK's straightest talkers.

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In this powerful and unfiltered episode of Off The Job Overtime, Pete shares an emotional and eye-opening story about his mother’s treatment by the NHS after she was hit by a car. From the emergency response to hospital delays and care package failures, this episode dives into the harsh realities of navigating the UK health and social care system.

But it’s not all serious – as always, things take a turn toward full-blown banter:
 🧯 Call-out charges – how much should tradespeople really be charging?
🎤 London comedy frustrations – Pete opens up about the current stand-up scene and feeling judged before saying a word
✈️ Kerian’s 24-hour Austria trip – drunken scooter rides, sideline rugby chants, and sleeping in the airport
🎞️ Classic 90s action films – Jean-Claude Van Damme nostalgia kicks in
🦍 How many humans to beat a gorilla? – pub debate chaos returns
🧰 Live show talk – can they pull together a Toolfair appearance in two weeks?

It’s emotional, hilarious, relatable, and absolutely all over the place – in the best way.

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In Season 6, Episode 6 of Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast, Keiran sits down with Jason Simmons—a former electrician turned professional hypnotist, mind reader, and comedian—to explore one of the most unexpected journeys in the trades.

Jason shares how he balanced working in commercial electrical maintenance while studying hypnosis and performance at night. What started as a side passion quickly became a career in live stage shows, therapy, and even viral mind tricks.

This episode dives into:
 ⚡ Jason’s path from the tools to the stage
 🧠 How hypnosis and mindset can transform confidence
 🎭 Behind-the-scenes of performing comedy, magic & hypnosis live
 🧘 The real-world power of hypnotherapy for stress, anxiety & trauma
 🎤 A live hypnotic demo with Kieran (featuring the viral “Swan” technique)
 📈 Why tradespeople should care about confidence, mental health & mindset

Whether you’re into psychology, performance, or want to hear how one spark turned showman is helping people on and off stage—this episode delivers energy, humour, and surprising insight.

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In Season 6, Episode 5 of Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast, Keiran and Pete sit down with Lucy Dixon, Content Director of InstallerSHOW, to unpack how the UK’s biggest trade event is shaping the future of construction, heating, plumbing, and electrical expos.

Lucy gives a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to run an event that now spans three full halls, features a live two-storey house build, and attracts over 30,000 trade professionals. From social media strategy to speaker lineups and prizes (including a £10,000 giveaway), she explains how InstallerSHOW has evolved into a must-attend event for tradespeople across the UK.

This episode covers:
🏗️ How InstallerSHOW scaled from a local plumbing expo to a multi-trade event
🔧 What to expect in 2024: demos, panel talks, tool launches & industry debates
🎯 Why social media is key to growing engagement & exhibitor success
✈️ Plans for international expansion to New York, Melbourne, and Sydney
😂 Hilarious moments—from mascot competitions to voice note comms with trades
🏡 Lucy’s self-build project and heating install nightmare

Whether you’re a plumber, spark, builder, or business owner, this episode offers an inside look at the UK's most dynamic trade event—and where it's headed next.

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🎙️ In this Overtime episode of Off The Job Podcast, Pete and Kerian return with full banter mode activated, diving into everything from Botox debates and 6-goal Sunday League comebacks to camper van fails and weird run-ins with fans in the wild.

Here’s what to expect in this laid-back episode:

⚽ Pete's unexpected football hat-trick (and the sore legs that followed)

🚐 A camper van moment that ended in accidental exposure

🧠 The rise of AI character avatars – and how bizarre it's getting

🍻 Weekend antics, dodgy cider, and a WW2 shipwreck packed with explosives

👷‍♂️ Talk on call-out charges, van insurance myths & how trades price their time

🎤 Pete’s first pro comedy gig and what it’s like stepping up to a bigger crowd

🏴‍☠️ A bit of love for Saint George’s Day – and why it should be celebrated properly

From relatable trade life rants to off-topic chaos, it’s the perfect end-of-season catch-up before the lads move into their brand new studio setup.

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In Season 6, Episode 4 of Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast, hosts Pete and Keiran are joined by Pete Matthews, a former infantry soldier who served 23 years in the British Army before retraining as a self-employed gas engineer.

Pete shares his powerful journey from combat zones to boiler installs—covering everything from surviving IEDs and mortar attacks in Iraq and Afghanistan, to adapting to civilian life and launching his own heating business during the pandemic. He opens up about how military discipline, mental resilience, and tactical thinking helped him fast-track his gas qualifications and grow a successful business.

This episode covers:
🔧 Using military training grants to retrain in the trades
🎯 The mindset shift from Army life to self-employment
🛠️ Fast-tracking gas safe qualifications & building a portfolio
💥 Stories from Iraq, Afghanistan & a helicopter crash
📈 Why continuous learning and networking fuel trade success
💬 The value of mental strength and humour in high-pressure work

Whether you’re a veteran looking to retrain, a gas engineer wanting inspiration, or someone exploring a new career in the trades—Pete’s story is a must-listen.

🎙 Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast – Season 6

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In Season 6, Episode 3 of Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast, Pete and Keiran are joined by Liam Snellin, founder of Comodo Workwear and standout contestant on The Apprentice 2025.

From being a full-time electrician to creating a comfortable and durable workwear brand, Liam shares how he identified a gap in the trades market and turned it into a growing business. 

He discusses the grind of balancing the tools and entrepreneurship, as well as the role of authenticity, product quality, and social media in growing a brand.

This episode covers:

🛠️ How Liam went from sparky to startup founder

📈 The story behind launching Comodo Workwear

📺 What it was really like behind the scenes on The Apprentice

🌍 Life-changing travel experiences, from camel tours to pearl farming

🔫 The wild story of finding a loaded revolver during a rewire

🎯 Why tradespeople should focus on product over hype

Whether you're a business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or just love a good trades story—this episode is packed with inspiration, laughs, and insight.

🎙 Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast – Season 6

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In this week’s episode of Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast, hosts Keiran and Pete are joined by two absolute characters of the trade industry – Tony and Craig from MAB Building Supplies, a builder’s merchant in South East London making big waves on social media.

Buckle up for a no-filter, hilarious, and brutally honest conversation covering everything from building a construction business, selling it off, launching a successful merchant shop, and the daily madness of working with the public.

👉 You’ll hear:
How Tony and Craig built, scaled and sold their construction firm

The behind-the-scenes reality of starting a builders merchant

Tales from the counter – including “clients” who shouldn't own a hammer!

Why social media is changing the game for trade brands

A deep dive into the real challenges facing British tradesmen today

Expect laughs, truth bombs, and trade gold in this episode, proudly sponsored by Ridgeline. Whether you're a plumber, spark, builder, merchant, or just love the graft, this one's for you.
 
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🎙 Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast – Season 6

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In the first episode of Season 6, Pete and Keiran sit down with Derek Barrett, founder of Derek Barrett Design, to hear his story of craftsmanship, business growth, and how he’s built a reputation in high-end joinery.

Derek shares how he went from studying furniture design in Ireland to landing a £500k hotel fit-out at just 22. He talks openly about the challenges of running a business during the 2008 crash, moving to the UK, and slowly rebuilding through hard graft and word-of-mouth.

He opens up about the reality of pricing bespoke work, chasing payments, and navigating the pressures of employing staff—all while running a busy workshop and maintaining a strong brand on Instagram. With over 90% of his work now coming through social media, Derek explains how authenticity and showing your face online is what truly separates those who stand out in the trades.

Whether you’re a carpenter, plumber, or just getting started, this episode is full of practical insight on running a trade business, managing clients, and staying in love with the craft.

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One year on from launching a national movement, Shoaib Awan returns to the studio, and this time, he’s brought backup.

In this unmissable episode of Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast, we’re joined by Shoaib Awan, founder of Trades United and the man behind the viral petition to stop the sale of stolen tools at car boot sales, and Sergeant Dave Catlow, the police officer now leading frontline efforts to combat organised tool theft in the UK.

Together, they break down what’s changed in the past 12 months, from two major protests in Parliament Square to successful tool marking events in partnership with CT1, SelectaDNA, and Wickes. But more importantly, they answer the questions every tradesperson wants to ask:

Are the police really taking tool theft seriously?

What role do SelectaDNA kits play in tracking stolen tools?

What’s next in the battle to protect the trade?

This powerful episode clears up myths, shares real solutions, and reminds every tradesperson: you’re not fighting this alone.

🔒 Tool theft affects 2 in 5 tradespeople. Don’t miss this vital episode – hit play, hit share, and get involved.

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