Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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-s...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ 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 camp...

Send us Fan Mail 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, t...

Send us Fan Mail 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 g...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 bu...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 🔥 In this Overtime episode of Off The Job Podcast , Pete & Kerian are back with another unfiltered catch-up from the world of trades. From boiler breakdown nightmares and poor service plans to the rising cost of living , they cover the daily struggles tradespeople face on and off the tools. 💬 In this episode:  🔧 Why boiler servicing plans don’t deliver what they promise  💸...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast goes on the road with CT1 to the Wickes Tool Marking Event in St Albans — a powerful initiative aimed at protecting tradespeople from tool theft. Filmed and recorded live in partnership with CT1, SelectaDNA, and Fix Radio, Pete and Keiran join forces with the trade community to raise awareness around a growing epidemic: tool theft, which...

Send us Fan Mail 🚧 Is the trade slowing down, or is it just the usual cycle? In this episode of Off The Job Overtime , Pete & Kerian wrap up Season 5 with a deep dive into the latest trade industry debates, plenty of banter, and some unexpected topics. 🔹 Why does time fly as you get older? Childhood games vs. today's screen generation. 🔹 Women in trades – what’s stopping more from join...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Off The Job: Overtime , Keiran Yates and Pete Withers dive into the biggest frustrations in the trades , from getting paid on time to dealing with last-minute cancellations. 🚧 Topics Covered: Chasing late payments – Why tradespeople struggle to get paid & should you charge late fees? Should trades charge for quotes? – The debate over free vs. paid quotes &a...

Send us Fan Mail 🔥 Are gas engineers undervalued? Should heat pumps replace gas boilers? How is technology shaping the future of the trade? In this episode of Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast, Keiran Yates and Pete Withers sit down with Arron Blythe from Viper Gas (@vipergas) to discuss the realities of working in the gas industry, the challenges of staying up-to-date with regulations, and the sh...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast, Keiran and Pete sit down with Lewis Lai, the man behind LL Carpentry & Joinery, to talk all things carpentry, self-employment, and social media in the trades! From apprenticeship struggles to running a successful business, Lewis shares his hilarious on-the-job experiences, including getting mistaken for a 17-year-old, learning the...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Off The Job: Overtime, Keiran Yates and Pete Withers tackle the biggest frustrations in the trades—from unfair fines and rising material costs to dodgy work excuses and job delays. 🚧 Key topics include: Tradespeople being fined for litter found in bins with their name on it Why pricing jobs is getting harder – hidden costs, supplier markups & sourcing mater...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Off The Job: A Trades Podcast, hosts Keiran Yates and Pete Withers sit down with James Hatfield, Chief Revenue Officer at LiveSwitch, to explore his incredible journey from painting houses and power washing to leading a billion-dollar tech company. James shares how his background in the trades shaped his approach to business and how he’s now using LiveSwitch to...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Off The Job: A Trades Podcast, hosts Keiran Yates and Pete Withers sit down with Lincoln Smith, Managing Director of Custom Heat, to discuss his journey from apprentice to business leader. Lincoln shares how he transformed his family business from 7 to nearly 200 employees, the challenges of scaling a trades business, and why branding, pricing, and automation ar...

Send us Fan Mail What a day! Keiran and Pete take to the streets with, what seems to be, all the tradespeople in the UK that have had enough with tool theft! Join us as we rally with tradespeople of all trades to protest about tool theft. A history-making protest and van march (and someone brought a tank), all set up by Shoaib Awan, who owns Trades United. See the milestone of tradespeople banding...

Send us Fan Mail Keiran and Pete take a look over the pond to see LA on fire and the whole Elon salute situation. They give a quick recap on the start of the new year and Season 5! And they dive into what certain trades earning rates are.  📣 Sponsored by Flexigas – the flexible gas pipe specialists: https://flexigas.com/ 💥 Powered by Ridgeline – seamless copper tubes built for the trade: https:/...

Send us Fan Mail Jennifer Gardner (Jen The Decorator) tells Off The Job about an awkward encounter with a customer who insisted that he must be naked whilst Jen was on the job. But this wasn't the first time he has done this... Other than dealing with strange customers, Jen discusses how she got into her line of work and what her school life was like. Alongside life being a single mum whilst...

Send us Fan Mail Lee Wilcox, founder of ' On The Tools' , joins Keiran and Pete to share the incredible journey of turning viral Facebook videos into the biggest online community for tradespeople. This episode dives into the mental health crisis affecting the industry, the challenges of building a business from scratch, and how Lee’s team is raising millions to support tradespeople throu...

Send us Fan Mail Keiran and Pete kick off the New Year and Season 5 of Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast with their first guest; Marketing Manager Nicola Walsh from CT1! Accompanied by a brand new set, the lads talk about Nicola's life working as a Marketing Manager for CT1, a hint of Australian in her Irish accent, and some of the best and newest products on the CT1 line! Nicola is a CT1 lege...

Send us Fan Mail The Final Overtime Episode of 2024! 🎄 In this festive and chaotic finale of Off The Job: Overtime , Keiran and Pete wrap up 2024 with laughs, reflections, and some unbelievable stories. From paying a jaw-dropping £18.80 for cheesy chips at Rochester Market to Robbie accidentally continuing the Trade Apps Christmas party to a Cougar and Cubs event, this episode is packed with unfo...

Send us Fan Mail Taxes don’t have to be scary! In this episode, we sit down with Ben Livings from HMRC to discuss everything tradespeople need to know about managing their finances. From self-assessment tips and payment plans to VAT and allowable expenses, Ben shares practical advice to help you stay on top of your taxes. Whether you’re new to self-employment or looking to improve your tax game, t...

Send us Fan Mail Keiran and Pete welcome Shareen Sinclair, the Plumber’s Angel in Episode 7 of Season 4 on Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast. With a unique journey from banking and property investment to supporting trades businesses, Shareen shares actionable tips on: Pricing your work confidently  Balancing business with family life  Using social media to build a sustainable customer base  Shareen...