Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Off The Job, Pete and Keiran sit down with Gary & Ed from Blip Insurance to break down what tradespeople really need to know about public liability, tool theft, personal accident cover and business risk. We talk about: – What actually happens if you don’t have public liability – Why 40% of small businesses may be uninsured – The biggest claims tradespeople f...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Off The Job Podcast , Pete and Keiran sit down with Pointy Plumber (Robert) for an unfiltered and deeply honest conversation about addiction, mental health, identity, and redemption. Pointy opens up about growing up with undiagnosed learning difficulties, being bullied at school, and feeling isolated and misunderstood. At 15, struggling with depression and suici...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Off The Job Podcast , we’re joined by Dan from Wolseley Plum Centre to talk trade merchants, credit accounts, pricing transparency, digital ordering, and the real story behind heat pumps and renewables . We cover: How Wolseley and Plum Centre support plumbers and gas engineers Fixed pricing, stock availability, trade accounts & loyalty rewards Online orderin...

Send us Fan Mail Is £450 to change a basin waste daylight robbery? 🤯  In this Overtime episode of Off The Job Podcast , the lads go deep into rogue trader pricing, inflated labour costs, admin fees, and how bad practices damage the reputation of honest tradespeople. Alongside the rant, Pete talks juggling stand-up comedy and trade work , bombing with new material, exhaustion from long days, and t...

Send us Fan Mail What’s it really like becoming an electrician in the UK today? In this episode of Off The Job , we’re joined by Apprentice James , a 21-year-old sparky and rising trades content creator, to break down the realities of apprenticeships , college life, site banter, low wages, and how hard it actually is to get your foot in the door. James shares his journey from studying film to work...

Send us Fan Mail What really happens after viral fame fades? In this episode of Off The Job Podcast , we’re joined by Lee Marshall — professional plumber, DJ, comedian, and former viral prank creator — as he breaks down the real story behind internet success. From earning tens of thousands on viral Facebook videos to walking away from social media fame, Lee shares why YouTube and prank culture no...

Send us Fan Mail Winter on the tools hits different. In this Overtime episode of the Off The Job Podcast, Pete and Kieran talk boiler breakdowns, blocked condensate traps, winter call-outs, and whether now is the right time to put your prices up. The lads dive into Blue Monday, mental health in the trades, quitting vaping, ideal working weeks, van stock headaches, trade stereotypes, and the bigges...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Off The Job Podcast , we speak to Eli Green , a self-employed roofer who started on the tools as a child and is now running his own roofing business before turning 18. Eli breaks down how he found work without platforms like Checkatrade, built his reputation from scratch, and learned business fundamentals outside of the traditional school system. We discuss: Sta...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you realise the “perfect life” isn’t actually yours? In this powerful guest episode of Off The Job Podcast, Emma—DIY renovator, landlord, and content creator—shares her unfiltered journey from chemistry graduate and civil servant to walking away from a secure career to rebuild properties and reclaim autonomy. We talk ADHD diagnosis in adulthood, impulse control,...

Send us Fan Mail In this Overtime episode of Off The Job Podcast Overtime , Pete, Kieran, and the crew kick off the new year with an unfiltered catch-up covering Christmas drama, co-parenting wins, and why Christmas feels different as you get older. The conversation dives into quitting vaping, nicotine addiction, mental health, fitness resets, and the emotional fallout of big lifestyle changes—bef...

Send us Fan Mail What is it really like being a young female apprentice plumber on UK building sites? In this episode of Off The Job Podcast , we’re joined by Erin, better known online as The Female Plumber , who shares her unfiltered journey into the plumbing and gas industry. From choosing a trade straight out of school to struggling for an apprenticeship, labouring on site, and proving herself...

Send us Fan Mail What really goes on off the job in the construction industry? In this powerful episode of Off The Job Podcast , we’re joined by Joe, a professional screeder and underfloor heating specialist, who shares his unfiltered story of addiction, mental health struggles, and rebuilding his life through the trades. Joe opens up about growing up with alcoholism at home, getting involved with...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Off The Job Podcast , we sit down with Anthony from Rothenberger UK to explore the real story behind one of the most recognised names in plumbing tools. With over 75 years of innovation , Rothenberger has grown from a single pipe expansion tool into a global one-stop shop for plumbers, heating engineers, and HVAC professionals. Anthony shares how the brand evolv...

Send us Fan Mail What really happens after you leave school with no qualifications? In this episode, Joe from JK Electrical shares his journey from dropping out of school in Year 10 to becoming a successful self-employed electrician. We talk apprenticeships, agency work, going limited, pricing jobs properly, taking on apprentices, and why Google reviews and SEO have completely changed how trades g...

Send us Fan Mail Discover the next big shift in UK heating and the plumbing industry. In this episode, the Off The Job Podcast teams up with Luthmore co-founder and former Dyson engineer Craig Wilkinson , alongside Al Benton-Jones from Duck Plumbing , to break down a genuinely groundbreaking product: the Luthmore battery-powered electric combi boiler . We cover everything installers, homeowners an...

Send us Fan Mail In this Off The Job: Overtime episode, Pete and Keiran give listeners a raw and hilarious glimpse into the everyday highs and lows of life as a working gas engineer. All supported with the use of Gas Certificate App! Watch for more info on the upcoming Black Friday Sale for Gas Certificate App and Electrical Certificate App! Get the apps and streamline your paperwork by going digi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast , we sit down with John from Testo UK and Chirag Panchal from CP Utility Solutions to break down one of the biggest changes hitting UK housing and the trades industry: Awaab’s Law . From damp & mould regulations to how landlords, social housing providers and engineers will be affected — this episode dives deep into everything...

Send us Fan Mail In this raw and honest episode of Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast, we sit down with gas engineer and plumbing content creator Christopher Gomez (@c5gom_plumbing) to unpack his real-life journey into the trade. From dropping out of college and failing his first apprenticeship to learning everything the hard way on-site, Chris opens up about the struggles, late nights, breakdowns (...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Off The Job Podcast , Pete and Keiran sit down with Shane Raffaele — a heating engineer who’s just taken the leap (again) into self-employment after 14 months of working for a company. Shane opens up about the reality of being self-employed in the trades , from managing finances and tax bills to finding the right work-life balance. He shares lessons from his...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast , Pete and Keiran sit down with Tony Smith — a former car mechanic and train signal engineer who rebuilt his life to become a Gas Safe engineer . Tom shares his journey from working underground with TFL to starting a building firm, facing personal tragedy, and finding a second chance through the gas trade. His story cove...

Send us Fan Mail This Halloween, Off The Job Podcast Overtime gets spooky! Hosts Pete Withers and Keiran Yates swap their funniest and freakiest on-the-job horror stories — from near disasters and dodgy customers to hoarder houses, haunted bathrooms, and ghost sightings. Expect plenty of laughs, plumbing nightmares, and some serious trade talk mixed with classic British banter. 💬 Topics include:...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Off The Tools Overtime Podcast , hosts Keiran and Pete welcome Tom from TCM Air Conditioning , their very first guest from the AC trade. Tom shares how he unexpectedly found himself in air conditioning after a false start in fashion photography and a career in BMX riding. The discussion covers: How to get started in air conditioning and what F-gas certification...

Send us Fan Mail 💬 This week’s Question of the Episode: “How could Digital IDs affect the trades?” We’re back with another Overtime episode of Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast — the unfiltered trade chat with Pete and Keiran. This week, the lads talk about: 🔧 Trade shows & events — from Screwfix Live to ToolFair Sandown Park 💧 Power Tank partnerships and boosting water pressure 💰 £30 pulle...

Send us Fan Mail 👇 Let us know in the comments: Do you mark up materials or stick to cost price? 💬 Why does every job take longer than quoted? And how much markup is too much on materials? In this episode of Off The Job Overtime , Pete and Kerian dive into the everyday chaos of life in the trades, from frustrating quotes and markup debates to working in customer houses where nothing goes to plan...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode of Off The Job Overtime , Pete and Keiran unpack everything from real-life networking wins to the dark side of current events . They hit the road to quiz tradespeople at local merchants, reflect on building Trade Apps over 8 tough years, and drop a big talking point: rumours of the VAT threshold being slashed to £32k . Expect: Unfiltered chat on business gro...