Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast

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Welcome to 'Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast,' the ultimate destination for tradespeople across the UK, hosted by Keiran Yates and Pete Withers (Tradie Tales aka Plumber Tales). This podcast is a t

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Number 1: I Nearly Quit Gas Engineering at 18... Here's What Changed | Nathan Harber
Send us Fan Mail Why so many young people quit the industry Pricing jobs and knowing your worth Gas engineering, boiler breakdowns and servicing Social media in the trades The future of plumbing and gas engineering Advice for apprentices, employers and young tradespeople Nathan also shares practical tips for anyone struggling to find an apprenticeship, explains why confidence is one of the biggest challenges for young engineers, and discusses the lessons he's learned from qualifying at just 19 years old. Whether you're a plumber, gas engineer, apprentice, heating engineer, business owner, or someone considering a career in the trades, this episode is packed with honest advice, real experiences, and valuable lessons from someone who's recently been through it all. 👇 Let us know in the comments: What's the biggest challenge facing apprentices in the trades today? 📣 Sponsored by Flexigas – the flexible gas pipe specialists: https://flexigas.com/ 💥 Powered by Ridgeline – seamless copper tubes built for the trade: https://ridgelinetubes.com/ 🎁 EXCLUSIVE PODCAST OFFER Get 30% OFF your Yearly Subscription to Gas Certificate App! Use code: POD30 at checkout 📲 Download the Gas Certificate App now https://onelink.to/hbv69u ⚠️ Warning: Contains adult humour and strong language. Tradesmen banter ahead. 🔗 Follow us on Socials 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offthejobpodcastuk 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offthejobpodcastuk
June 08, 20261h 5min
Number 2: From Building to Payment Protection | Johan Dyer from BuildBoss
Send us Fan Mail This week on Off The Job, Pete and Keiran sit down with Johan Dyer, carpenter, business owner, and founder of BuildBoss. Johan shares the story behind growing up on building sites, becoming self-employed, dealing with difficult customers, and why one unpaid job can put a trades business at risk. The conversation takes a deeper turn as Johan opens up about losing his dad in a tragic accident, being told not to come back to work shortly afterwards, and how he rebuilt his life and business during one of the toughest periods he's ever faced. In this episode:The reality of being self-employed in the tradesLosing a parent unexpectedlyMental health and therapy for tradesmenDifficult customers and payment disputesWhy builders struggle to get paidThe future of payment protection in constructionStarting and growing a business from scratchWhat success actually looks like as a tradesman Whether you're a builder, carpenter, plumber, gas engineer, electrician or running your own trade business, this episode is packed with honest conversations about life, business, mental health and the challenges that come with working for yourself. 👇 Let us know in the comments: What's the biggest lesson the trades have taught you? BuildBoss are offering Off The Job listeners their first job completely free. Use code OFFTHEJOB100 for 100% off your first project (for both the customer and tradesperson). Offer valid until 30th June. 📣 Sponsored by Flexigas – the flexible gas pipe specialists: https://flexigas.com/ 💥 Powered by Ridgeline – seamless copper tubes built for the trade: https://ridgelinetubes.com/ 🎁 EXCLUSIVE PODCAST OFFER Get 30% OFF your Yearly Subscription to Gas Certificate App! Use code: POD30 at checkout 📲 Download the Gas Certificate App now https://onelink.to/hbv69u ⚠️ Warning: Contains adult humour and strong language. Tradesmen banter ahead. 🔗 Follow us on Socials 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offthejobpodcastuk 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offthejobpodcastuk
June 01, 20261h 6min
Number 3: Where Has All The Trade Work Gone?! | Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast Overtime Episode 82
Send us Fan Mail This week’s Off The Job Overtime starts with Pete asking the question loads of tradespeople are thinking right now… Has work gone quiet? The lads get into how slow things have felt recently for some engineers, whether the trades industry is changing, and why more people seem worried about where the next job is coming from. The episode also goes completely off the rails as usual 😂 Pete and Keiran get into:Quiet periods in the tradesHeat pumps vs gas boilersSelf-employed stressPlumbing & heating industry changesMagaluf rugby tour chaosMissing flights abroadTradie stereotypesApprenticeships & collegesWhich trade would survive prison 😭Trade banter & absolute nonsense A proper mix of real trade talk and complete chaos. If you’re a plumber, gas engineer, electrician, builder, apprentice or self-employed in the trades… this one will probably feel very relatable. 👇 Let us know in the comments: Has work gone quiet where you are? 📣 Sponsored by Flexigas – the flexible gas pipe specialists: https://flexigas.com/ 💥 Powered by Ridgeline – seamless copper tubes built for the trade: https://ridgelinetubes.com/ 🎁 EXCLUSIVE PODCAST OFFER Get 30% OFF your Yearly Subscription to Gas Certificate App! Use code: POD30 at checkout 📲 Download the Gas Certificate App now https://onelink.to/hbv69u ⚠️ Warning: Contains adult humour and strong language. Tradesmen banter ahead. 🔗 Follow us on Socials 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offthejobpodcastuk 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offthejobpodcastuk
May 28, 202637min
Number 4: 40 Plumbing Apprentices Started… Only 8 Finished | Daisy Turner
Send us Fan Mail This week on Off The Job, Pete and Keiran are joined by Daisy Turner - plumber, gas engineer, award-winning apprentice, and one of the most down-to-earth people we’ve had on the podcast. The conversation gets into the REAL side of getting into the trades, from apprenticeships and college struggles, to plumbing competitions, heat pumps, site life, influencer culture, and why so many people are getting into the industry for the wrong reasons. Daisy talks honestly about:Starting out in plumbingWhy schools push university over tradesThe reality of plumbing apprenticeshipsWhy apprentices are dropping outLearning on site vs collegePlumbing competitions & awardsHeat pumps & modern heating systemsSite work, installs & breakdownsInfluencer culture in the tradesWhy she genuinely loves plumbing Out of 40 apprentices that started her course… only 8 actually finished. This episode is a proper honest conversation about the future of the trades, learning on the tools, and why enjoying the job still matters more than chasing social media fame. If you’re a plumber, gas engineer, heating engineer, electrician, apprentice or thinking about getting into the trades… this episode is definitely worth watching. 👇 Let us know in the comments: What’s the biggest issue facing apprentices right now? 📣 Sponsored by Flexigas – the flexible gas pipe specialists: https://flexigas.com/ 💥 Powered by Ridgeline – seamless copper tubes built for the trade: https://ridgelinetubes.com/ 🎁 EXCLUSIVE PODCAST OFFER Get 30% OFF your Yearly Subscription to Gas Certificate App! Use code: POD30 at checkout 📲 Download the Gas Certificate App now https://onelink.to/hbv69u ⚠️ Warning: Contains adult humour and strong language. Tradesmen banter ahead. 🔗 Follow us on Socials 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offthejobpodcastuk 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offthejobpodcastuk
May 25, 202647min
Number 5: How Painting & Decorating Changed Her Life | Sian Francis
Send us Fan Mail What’s it really like being a female decorator in the UK trades industry? This week on Off The Job, Pete and Keiran are joined by Sian Francis - painter, decorator, business owner, mum, and the first female decorator to sit down on the podcast. Sian talks about starting out in painting and decorating at a young age, building her business from Facebook posts, taking on apprentices, working on DIY SOS, and why people seriously underestimate decorators.But this episode goes much deeper than the trade. Sian opens up about domestic abuse, trauma, sobriety, mental health, becoming a mum while running a business, and how she’s rebuilt herself through work, confidence, and taking life one step at a time. In this episode:Life as a female painter and decoratorStarting a trade business at 20Being a woman on siteWhy painting and decorating gets underestimatedTaking on apprenticesDIY SOS and helping familiesSobriety and mental healthDomestic abuse and rebuilding confidenceAdvice for women wanting to get into the trades 👇 Let us know in the comments: Do decorators get enough respect in the trades? 📣 Sponsored by Flexigas – the flexible gas pipe specialists: https://flexigas.com/ 💥 Powered by Ridgeline – seamless copper tubes built for the trade: https://ridgelinetubes.com/ 🎁 EXCLUSIVE PODCAST OFFER Get 30% OFF your Yearly Subscription to Gas Certificate App! Use code: POD30 at checkout 📲 Download the Gas Certificate App now https://onelink.to/hbv69u ⚠️ Warning: Contains adult humour and strong language. Tradesmen banter ahead. 🔗 Follow us on Socials 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offthejobpodcastuk 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offthejobpodcastuk
May 18, 20261h 5min