Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast

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Jun 2026

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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 toolbox of insights, humour, and real-life stories from the heart of the trades industry. Each episode of 'Off The Job' is crafted with the tradesperson in mind, whether you're a Gas Engineer, Plumber, Electrician, or just passionate about the trade world. Our hosts, Keiran and Pete, bring their unique perspectives and humour to the table, making every discussion engaging and relatable. What sets 'Off The Job' apart is its blend of entertainment and education. We dive into industry trends, offer practical advice, and share stories that resonate with anyone in the trades. Our guests range from seasoned professionals to new faces in the industry, each bringing their unique experiences and insights. 'Off The Job' is more than just a podcast; it's a community where tradespeople can come together to learn, laugh, and connect. Whether you're on the job site or relaxing at home, our podcast is the perfect companion to your day. Stay updated with the latest in the trades, get a good laugh, and maybe learn something new along the way. Subscribe to 'Off The Job: A Trade Podcast' on Apple Podcasts and join our community of hardworking, fun-loving tradespeople today!

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June 15, 2026Episode 101 hr 7 min

How A Carpet Fitter Gained 140,000 Followers In Less Than A Year

Send us Fan MailThis week on Off The Job, Pete and Keiran are joined by Wilson Milton – carpet fitter, comedian, content creator, and one of the fastest-growing personalities in the trades. In less than a year, Wilson went from posting videos from his van to building an audience of over 140,000 followers across social media. But as he explains in this episode, going viral isn't quite as glamorous as people think. Wilson shares how a single video kickstarted his growth, the reality of creating content every day, balancing comedy with life on the tools, and why being yourself is still the best strategy for social media success. In this episode:How Wilson gained 140,000+ followers in under a yearGoing viral on TikTok, Instagram and FacebookThe reality of social media growthComedy, stand-up and life as a carpet fitterWhy authenticity beats trendsCreating content for the tradesSocial media pressure and burnoutTrade humour and industry stereotypesGoing from fitting carpets to performing comedy gigsAdvice for anyone starting content creation Wilson also opens up about the challenges that come with a growing audience, how social media has changed his life, and why chasing followers isn't always the answer.Whether you're a plumber, gas engineer, electrician, builder, carpenter, carpet fitter or someone trying to grow an audience online, there's plenty to take away from this conversation. 👇 Let us know in the comments:What's the funniest trade stereotype you've heard?📣 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 OFFERGet 30% OFF your Yearly Subscription to Gas Certificate App!Use code: POD30 at checkout📲 Download the Gas Certificate App nowhttps://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 11, 2026Episode 929 min

What Plumbing Is Really Like in Sweden | Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast Overtime Episode 83

Send us Fan MailPete is back from Sweden and shares his experience of Swedish plumbing systems, wood pellet boilers, air source heat pumps, and how life in Scandinavia compares to the UK. The lads also discuss paintball injuries, quitting vaping, singing lessons, the upcoming Installer Show, Trade Wars, and what it's like speaking to the next generation of apprentices.In this episode: Plumbing and heating systems in Sweden Wood pellet boilers and renewable heating Air source heat pumps overseas Differences between UK and Scandinavian homes Paintball injuries and Trade Wars filming Vaping, smoking and nicotine habits Installer Show preparations Speaking to apprentices entering the trades Life, travel and trade industry banter If you enjoy plumbing, heating, gas engineering, apprenticeships, trade business discussions and behind-the-scenes stories from the industry, make sure to subscribe and leave a review.📣 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 OFFERGet 30% OFF your Yearly Subscription to Gas Certificate App!Use code: POD30 at checkout📲 Download the Gas Certificate App nowhttps://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 8, 2026Episode 91 hr 4 min

I Nearly Quit Gas Engineering at 18... Here's What Changed | Nathan Harber

Send us Fan MailWhy so many young people quit the industryPricing jobs and knowing your worthGas engineering, boiler breakdowns and servicingSocial media in the tradesThe future of plumbing and gas engineeringAdvice 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 OFFERGet 30% OFF your Yearly Subscription to Gas Certificate App!Use code: POD30 at checkout📲 Download the Gas Certificate App nowhttps://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 1, 2026Episode 81 hr 5 min

From Building to Payment Protection | Johan Dyer from BuildBoss

Send us Fan MailThis 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 OFFERGet 30% OFF your Yearly Subscription to Gas Certificate App!Use code: POD30 at checkout📲 Download the Gas Certificate App nowhttps://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, 2026Episode 736 min

Where Has All The Trade Work Gone?! | Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast Overtime Episode 82

Send us Fan MailThis 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 OFFERGet 30% OFF your Yearly Subscription to Gas Certificate App!Use code: POD30 at checkout📲 Download the Gas Certificate App nowhttps://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, 2026Episode 746 min

40 Plumbing Apprentices Started… Only 8 Finished | Daisy Turner

Send us Fan MailThis 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 OFFERGet 30% OFF your Yearly Subscription to Gas Certificate App!Use code: POD30 at checkout📲 Download the Gas Certificate App nowhttps://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, 2026Episode 61 hr 4 min

How Painting & Decorating Changed Her Life | Sian Francis

Send us Fan MailWhat’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 OFFERGet 30% OFF your Yearly Subscription to Gas Certificate App!Use code: POD30 at checkout📲 Download the Gas Certificate App nowhttps://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 14, 2026Episode 540 min

Gas Engineers Are Getting JAILED For This | Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast Overtime Episode 81

Send us Fan MailThis week’s Off The Job Overtime gets into illegal gas work, AI madness, trade regulations, stolen vans and the random chaos that somehow always happens when Pete & Keiran start talking 😂 The lads react to stories of illegal gas engineers being sent to prison after dangerous boiler installs and fake sign-offs, while also discussing how common illegal gas work still is across the UK trades industry. They also get into:AI using Pete’s face in fake advertsGas engineer & electrician regulation updatesFord Transit vans being the UK’s most stolen vanHealth & safety on building sitesTrade paperwork getting out of controlBoiler installs, Gas Safe & complianceM25 traffic miseryPineapple on pizza debatesSeafood arguments and complete nonsense 😭 A proper tradie waffle episode with a mix of serious industry talk and absolute rubbish. If you’re a gas engineer, plumber, electrician, builder, apprentice or work in the trades… this one’s for you. 👇 Let us know: What’s the worst bit of trade regulation 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 OFFERGet 30% OFF your Yearly Subscription to Gas Certificate App!Use code: POD30 at checkout📲 Download the Gas Certificate App nowhttps://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 11, 2026Episode 51 hr 13 min

The First Ever Labourer Song? | Sam Guariglia-Smith (Musical MoobSlap)

Send us Fan MailIf you’ve ever been sent for a sky hook, a glass hammer, or got screamed at for having your hands in your pockets… this episode is for you! This week on Off The Job, we’re joined by Sammi AKA Musical Moob slap, ex-labourer, musician, comedian, and one of the funniest guests we’ve ever had on the podcast. From getting sacked on site, labouring disasters, ADHD struggles, busking, homelessness, gym addiction, tradie banter, and becoming a stay-at-home dad… this episode goes completely off the rails in the best way possible. PLUS… Sammi performs his now legendary “Labourer Song” at the end of the episode 😂 Topics in this episode:Labourers’ life on UK building sitesTradie banter & site cultureADHD in the tradesMental health & medicationHomelessness & growing upBusking & musicFunny site storiesStay-at-home dad lifeThe Labourer Song If you’re a plumber, sparky, gas engineer, builder, labourer, apprentice or work in the trades… you’ll probably relate to at least one part of this episode 😂📣 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 OFFERGet 30% OFF your Yearly Subscription to Gas Certificate App!Use code: POD30 at checkout📲 Download the Gas Certificate App nowhttps://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 4, 2026Episode 41 hr 16 min

Tradespeople Are Undercharging | Danny & Mike from Alpha Tech

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Off The Job Podcast, we’re joined by Danny and Mike from Alpha Tech to break down one of the biggest issues in the trades—pricing jobs correctly.If you’re an electrician, plumber, or tradesperson struggling to make consistent profit, this episode covers: How to price jobs properly (and stop undercharging) Why day rates don’t work for growing a business The real costs most tradespeople ignore Moving from on the tools to running a scalable business Domestic vs commercial work—where the real money is Managing staff, building systems, and creating long-term growth This is a must-listen for anyone in the trades looking to earn more, work smarter, and build a proper business.📣 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 OFFERGet 30% OFF your Yearly Subscription to Gas Certificate App!Use code: POD30 at checkout📲 Download the Gas Certificate App nowhttps://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