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Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast

Trade Apps Ltd

146 episodes

6 days ago

Send us a text 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 evolved, what goes into developing professional-grade tools, and why press systems are rapidly changing th...

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Send us a text 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 evolved, what goes into developing professional-grade tools, and why press systems are rapidly changing th...

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Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast

A One-Stop Shop for Plumbers | Rothenberger

Send us a text 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 evolved, what goes into developing professional-grade tools, and why press systems are rapidly changing th...

5 days ago

54 minutes

Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast

How To Become A Sparky With No Education

Send us a text 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 get work. Joe explains: Why school failed him and how the trade saved himThe real cost of apprentice...

1 week ago

56 minutes

Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast

Battery Boilers, Net Zero & the Tech Changing the Trade

Send us a text 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 and developers need to know, including: ✔️ How the Luthmore electric boiler delivers 30kW hot water with...

3 weeks ago

1 hour 4 minutes

Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast

How Do Gas Engineers Stay Organised?

Send us a text 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 digital! From the chaos of paper diaries and toolbag meltdowns to dodgy breakfast stops and battlin...

1 month ago

30 minutes

Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast

Damp & Mould Law Explained: Testo’s John + CP Utility Solutions’ Talk Awaab’s Law, Boilers & New Rules

Send us a text 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 you need to know. John brings 15+ years of technical expertise at Testo, explaining: The real cause ...

1 month ago

51 minutes

Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast

From Dropout to Gas Engineer: Christopher Gomez on Graft, Growth & Getting Real

Send us a text 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 (both mental and boiler-related), and the power of persistence. We also dive into: How social...

1 month ago

53 minutes

Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast

Finding Freedom In The Trades: Heating Engineer Shane Raffaele

Send us a text 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 first experience running his own business in his early 20s, the challenges of long hours and travel ...

1 month ago

43 minutes

Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast

From Car Mechanic to Gas Engineer | Tony Smith’s Journey into the Trade

Send us a text 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 covers: 🔧 Changing careers after burnout and loss 🚂 Life working on the trains & London U...

1 month ago

57 minutes

Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast

Trade Horror Stories & Haunted Job Sites: Halloween Special | Off The Job Podcast Overtime

Send us a text 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: Real-life trade horror stories from plumbers and sparkiesA near house fire during a job gone wrongCr...

1 month ago

36 minutes

Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast

BMX to Air Conditioning: Tom’s Journey into the Trade & Life as a Self-Employed Engineer

Send us a text 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 really meansThe reality of going self-employed in the trade (including costly mistakes and lessons le...

2 months ago

1 hour 6 minutes

Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast

Plumbing Chaos, Trade Shows & £30 Sandwiches | Off The Job Podcast Overtime

Send us a text 💬 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 pulled-pork rolls (yes, really) 🧰 Breakdown season madness and why customers always wait until winter to get...

2 months ago

41 minutes

Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast

Quotes That Go Wrong, Markup Debate & Weird Customer Stories

Send us a text 👇 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. Expect full-blown banter, honest chat, and the kind of on-site stories you only hear over a brew. 🔧 ...

2 months ago

32 minutes

Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast

Networking, News Chaos & VAT Threshold Rumours | Off The Job Podcast

Send us a text 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 growth, mindset & planningA serious look at mental health, civil unrest, and online toxicityPete vs K...

2 months ago

34 minutes

Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast

Season 7 Recap: Trades Talk, Comedy Nights & The Reality of Life Off the Tools | Off The Job Podcast

Send us a text Join Peter Withers and Keiran Yates for the Off The Job Podcast Overtime Season 7 finale. In this episode, the hosts look back at the highlights of the season—from electricians and gas engineers to digital marketers and even a professional boxer in the trades. Expect laughs, behind-the-scenes stories, and honest chat about: Boiler servicing, marketing, and networking in the tradesLife stories from guests like Kimmy the Sparks, Terry Gargan, and Jamie BradleyThe realities of bri...

2 months ago

32 minutes

Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast

Plumber by Day, Boxer by Night: Jamie Bradley on Balancing the Trades with Professional Boxing

Send us a text Message Jamie on Instagram to get tickets: (@jamie.bradley00) In this episode of Off The Job Podcast, we sit down with Jamie Bradley — a 25-year-old plumber and rising professional boxer. Jamie shares how he started trade work at just 15, balanced apprenticeships with training camps, and overcame setbacks on his journey to becoming 4-0 in the ring. From grafting on site to selling tickets for small-hall fights, Jamie reveals the realities of chasing boxing glory while ke...

3 months ago

1 hour 3 minutes

Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast

Breaking Stereotypes: Ella Lewis on Life as a Young Female Gas Engineer

Send us a text What’s it really like being a young woman in the gas trade? In this episode of Off the Tools Podcast, Pete and Kieran chat with Ella Lewis from Ella’s Gas Services, who shares her journey into the plumbing and heating world. From tough apprenticeships and late-night callouts to managing safety in social housing, Ella lifts the lid on the realities of working as a female gas engineer. She also reveals how her passion for Olympic lifting, clean eating, and homegrown food keeps he...

3 months ago

56 minutes

Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast

College vs Real-World Skills: Plumbing, Gas & “Silly Season” in the Trade Industry

Send us a text In this episode of Off The Job Podcast Overtime, hosts Pete Withers and Kieran Yates dive into the realities of the building trade versus what’s taught in college. From outdated training methods like lead work and pipe bending in vices, to real-world shortcuts and practical solutions, they explore what really happens on site. They also debate the start of “silly season” for plumbers and gas engineers, why boiler servicing should be done in summer, and whether trades should char...

3 months ago

41 minutes

Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast

Army Life to Burst Water Mains & Stand-Up Comedy Terry Gargan

Send us a text Ex-Army veteran, civil engineer, and comedian Terry Gargan joins the Off the Job Podcast to share wild stories from fixing burst mains, surviving dangerous site work, and life in the British Army—plus how he turned it all into comedy with Southend’s Dirty Dog Comedy Club. A raw and funny look at trades, military life, and stand-up comedy in the UK. 📣 Sponsored by Flexigas – the flexible gas pipe specialists: https://flexigas.com/ 💥 Powered by Ridgeline – seamless c...

3 months ago

1 hour 1 minute

Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast

27-Stone Weight Loss Journey, plumbing, & property: Emma & Dave EDPPM

Send us a text In this episode of Off The Job Podcast, we sit down with Emma and Dave from ED PPM (Plumbing & Property Maintenance) – the couple making waves in the trades. They share their story of meeting on Instagram, building a business together, and the ups and downs of working side by side. Dave opens up about his incredible 27-stone weight loss and bodybuilding transformation, while Emma talks about her journey from plumbing apprentice to running her own company, tackling drainage ...

3 months ago

1 hour 2 minutes

Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast

From Comedy Gigs to Crazy Trade Stories: Off The Job Podcast Overtime

Send us a text This Overtime episode of Off The Job Podcast is full of laughs, chaos, and tradie banter. Pete and the crew chat stand-up comedy gigs, weddings in France, hitchhiking adventures, immigration marches, weight-loss jabs, and hilarious listener trade stories (from butt plugs to condom mishaps on the job). Plus, Robbie finally joins on-mic & on-camera for the first time, sharing his past jobs and getting grilled with a plumbing quiz. Tune in for real talk, comedy, an...

4 months ago

38 minutes