Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Great Scott!  It's Scott from Great Scott Plumbing and Heating joining us as our guest today on Off The Job Podcast! Scott is a seasoned vet of the plumbing industry, working for his own company that deals with plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning.  Scott brings out his artistic side with easily noticeable and recognisable van covered in a great homage to the Back To The F...

Send us Fan Mail We're shaking things up here on Off The Job! Going forward, Overtime Episodes will be once a month, but jam packed with more content! Continue to send in your stories and questions for Keiran and Pete to read out on the show, and tune in for even more Off The Job in the most "Overtime" way possible!  Ding Ding Ding! Everyone's eyes has been on the ring. Mike Ty...

Send us Fan Mail Trade Legends and Off The Job together in one room!  Mark Tiff and Big Al join us today on Off The Job podcast in an absolute jam packed episode all about running a trade Podcast, starting Unilite, unspoken mental health problems in the trades, education in younger generations, and what it's like running a business! Trades people love a podcast, and what better one to listen...

Send us Fan Mail How are you? A question not asked enough. This week, Keiran and Pete talk about the men's positive mental and physical health movement; Movember.  Their accompanied by some conversation starter cards about mental health (Thanks to Isuzu!) that should get the boys to open up and make others feel comfortable opening up about their worries, too. Porn addiction is real and family...

Send us Fan Mail A special guest joins us today on Off The Job Podcast. It's James Lawrence Aka Plumberparts!  Listen for a good laugh as James discusses his time and effort making the content his does, the countless strange interactions he has had on plumbing jobs, him almost making it on TV, and how he sees the UK going and if it's worth dealing with in the near future. James Lawrence...

Send us Fan Mail How much is too much health and safety? Has it gotten out of hand? Keiran and Pete discuss the necessary, but, annoying world of health and safety. Tune in to hear some deep frustrations sent in by tradespeople about how intervening health & safety is, such as having to wear near full PPE whilst on a domestic job.  Whilst frustrating, it is necessary and has saved many lives....

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast , we sit down with Becca Weston , a seasoned gas engineer and single mum, whose journey is as inspiring as it is resilient. Hosted by Keiran Yates and Pete Withers , Episode 3 of Season 4 dives into the highs and lows of life in the trades with Becca’s refreshing honesty and humour.   From her hilarious mishap involving...

Send us Fan Mail Do you think you're charging the correct amount for your servicing and business? Keiran breaks down the costs of common jobs to give a clear insight on what's a good price range, within reason. Pete's van insurance is going up which is causing all sorts of problems.  Now that Halloween is done, the boys discuss working around Christmas time! 📣 Sponsored by Flexigas...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast Season 4, Dan "BigFoysey" joins Keiran and Pete for a raw, unfiltered chat about the world of tradesmen. 🔥 Highlights include: What really makes an “engineer” — Keiran, Pete, and Dan go head-to-head over the title and the differences between domestic and commercial plumbing. The darker side of the trade — They address...

Send us Fan Mail It's Halloween Week! Don't get scared, but asbestos!  Keiran and Pete talk about Halloween and how it's changed over the years, asbestos in schools and how the death toll is rising about asbestos related illnesses, and what work wear is the best to wear. 📣 Sponsored by Flexigas – the flexible gas pipe specialists: https://flexigas.com/ 💥 Powered by Ridgeline – sea...

Send us Fan Mail Season 4 is here! And to kick it off, Kerian and Pete travelled all the way up North to Manchester to do a live show for PHEX North! Joined by Andy Cam, owner of Cosywarm Central Heating & Plumbing, they take on the live crowd! With a  wonderful crowd, Pete shares some heart-warming admiration for Keiran's character, whilst Keiran returns the gesture in a much less heart-...

Send us Fan Mail After a wonderful week at Manchester for the Plumbing & Heating Exhibition North, Keiran and Pete discuss their experience there, the Off The Job live show, and a drunken night out!  The boys ask the community about the times they wished they charged more for certain jobs, and general pricing for tradesman jobs. Ever wondered if you're undercharging?  Gas Certificate App...

Send us Fan Mail Manchester was calling and Off The Job answered! Once again, we were kindly invited to make an appearance at this year's Plumbing & Heating Exhibition; PHEX North!  Watch for named guests as Keiran and Pete interview plumbers, plumbing business owners, copper pipe specialists, manufacture representatives, and more, right in the heart of PHEX North! 📣 Sponsored by Flexiga...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how scaffolding started? Bamboo, apparently. It's still used in modern day in someplaces in East Asia. Keiran and Pete discuss the history of scaffolding, school games they played such as knuckles, getting the Essex look down you know where, and their excitement for attending Plumbing and Heating Exhibition North, where they will be doing a live show! 📣 Sponsor...

Send us Fan Mail In Overtime Episode 37 of the Off The Job: A Trade Podcast , Kieran and Pete dive into another round of wild stories, banter, and unforgettable moments! From a naked headstand prank during a hotel stay to heated discussions on the latest Anthony Joshua boxing match , this episode has it all. The guys also introduce a brand new segment— Rant of the Week —where Pete hilariously unlo...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Season 3 finale of Off The Job: A Trade Podcast! In this special live episode, we take you inside the PHEX South (Plumbing and Heating Exhibition London), one of the UK's premier events for plumbers, gas engineers, and industry professionals. Hosted by Kieran and Pete from Trade Apps, this episode is packed with laughs, trade stories, and insightful discussions...

Send us Fan Mail Join Keiran and Pete in Off The Job: A Trade Podcast Overtime episode 36 with stories that will have you laughing all the way to the jobsite! This episode dives deep into the lives of tradesmen, touching on the hilarious and unexpected, like Pete’s awkward celebrity moment in a Bella Italia and his cheeky McDonald’s drive through prank. The lads also chat about the influence of DI...

Send us Fan Mail Season 3, Episode 9 - Special Guest: Annette from Talon | The Evolution of Women in Trades and Product Innovation In this episode of the Off The Job Podcast, hosts Keiran Yates and Pete Withers are joined by Annette, Regional Sales Manager at Talon—the industry leader in pipe clips and fixings. Annette shares her incredible journey from managing pubs to working her way up in the t...

Send us Fan Mail PHEX 2024! Keiran and Pete are joined by multiple guests from the public to answer a few questions about their business in the world of plumbing and heating! With a wide range of guests, this episode is filled with different views from all angles about the hottest topics in the industry, such as troubled customers, heat pumps, what is being taught about plumbing in schools, and ha...

Send us Fan Mail What's plumbing like in the Land of the Free? Well Chris Armstrong, a plumber from America, has joined us today on Off The Job over a video call! Tune in to hear how different plumbing is out there from general workflow, costs, taxes, and equipment! Chris tells Keiran and Pete about how the historical 9/11 attacks changed the America. Pete wants to know how gun laws work in c...

Send us Fan Mail Thank you for all the comments! Keiran and Pete are back to answer many questions and raise many more. The boys discuss how a viewer has managed to get by without a wet vac, how to handle the increase cost of holidays during school term, the fine line between harassment and banter, and the best way to tackle pricing for solo tradespeople. 📣 Sponsored by Flexigas – the flexible ga...

Send us Fan Mail Kevin from Elsby Engineering joins us today on Off The Job Podcast! Discover how Kevin's rough upbringing and educational difficulties affected his early life and career, but proves that life's adversaries can be overcome. Kevin opens up to Keiran and Pete about moving around in his childhood, the not-so-friendly upbringing in his adolescence, school life being an uphill...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Off The Job: A Trade Podcast, hosts Keiran and Pete sit down with skilled carpenter  @CPCarpentry2022   to discuss his journey through the UK trades industry. Charlie opens up about his humble beginnings as a labourer, navigating the tough times during the 2008 recession, and making the bold move to go self-employed after the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode dive...

Send us Fan Mail Pete's excited for Oasis reuniting, Keiran tells a gross story that leaves the studio divided, and the boys discuss how the older generations are cut from a different cloth. Tune in to hear the boys read out this weeks set of comments, thanks to some wonderful insights from our community! 📣 Sponsored by Flexigas – the flexible gas pipe specialists: https://flexigas.com/ 💥 P...

Send us Fan Mail The boys are back to discuss some interesting comments that have been sent in! But first, Pete is called a pedophile at a friends wedding, a photo of young Keiran has been found from when he started in the trades, and speaking of trades, the boys talk about how to spot a new tradesperson on site, as well as the frustrating life that women in trades live. Thanks for the wonderful c...