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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 frontline efforts to combat organised tool theft in the UK.
Together, they break down what’s changed in the past 12 months, from two major protests in Parliament Square to successful tool marking events in partnership with CT1, SelectaDNA, and Wickes. But more importantly, they answer the questions every tradesperson wants to ask:
Are the police really taking tool theft seriously?
What role do SelectaDNA kits play in tracking stolen tools?
What’s next in the battle to protect the trade?
This powerful episode clears up myths, shares real solutions, and reminds every tradesperson: you’re not fighting this alone.
🔒 Tool theft affects 2 in 5 tradespeople. Don’t miss this vital episode – hit play, hit share, and get involved.30% off Yearly Subscriptions to Gas Certificate App when you use code :POD30
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🔥 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
💸 £50 takeaways, £14 jeans – how expensive is life getting?
🚐 Van troubles & awkward comedy gigs
📱 Self-service checkouts, everything turning into an app, and digital burnout
🏗️ Are self-employed trades getting squeezed out by big business and automation?
🛠️ Plus: Selco tool fairs, site security chat, and some classic trade banterWhether you're on the job, stuck in traffic, or just in need of a laugh – this one's for you.
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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 affects 2 in 5 tradespeople across the UK.
In this episode, we speak with industry leaders, van security experts, tradesmen and women on the frontlines, and those affected by theft, including a powerful testimony from one tradesman whose experience nearly cost him his life.
Expect real stories, practical advice, and an inside look at how tool marking, DNA kits, and better awareness are changing the game for tradespeople.
CT1 sponsored this episode to support their ongoing mission to protect UK trades.
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🚧 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 joining? Is it old attitudes, lack of support, or something else?
🔹 ASMR madness – weird trend or genuinely relaxing? Pete & Kerian debate its bizarre rise on social media.
🔹 Trade cash flow struggles – Chasing invoices but struggling to pay your own when life (or van repairs) gets in the way.
🔹 Slow work weeks – is the industry quieter, or is it just normal ups and downs?
🔹 Independent vs corporate merchants – where do you actually get the best deals?Plus, plenty of laughs, rants, and the usual Off The Job chaos!
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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 & how to do it rightJob cancellations & deposits – Why more trades need to take deposits upfrontWho should fit bath panels? – Plumbers vs. Carpenters (the industry debate continues)New builds & rushed work – Why modern homes are full of snagging issuesThe importance of first aid training – A listener's real-life emergency storyGas engineers & physical strain – How aging tradespeople can adapt their workKeiran also shares his travel stories from San Diego & Bulgaria, including Off The Job fans recognizing him on a night out and a massive rookie mistake at a baseball game.
If you’re in the trades and want real talk on the industry’s biggest challenges, this episode is for you.
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🔥 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 shift toward renewable energy.
🔹 From Carpentry to Gas Engineering – Arron shares his journey from a carpentry apprentice to working in plumbing, gas, and the merchant sector.
🔹 Life in the Merchants – The struggles of memorizing product codes, dealing with tradespeople’s terminology, and adapting to a fast-paced environment.
🔹 Gas Safe Testing & Salary Debates – Does the knowledge required for Gas Safe certification match the salaries offered to engineers working for companies?
🔹 Heat Pumps vs. Hydrogen Boilers – Are we being pushed toward renewable energy too quickly? Arron weighs in on the government’s role in the industry shift and whether hydrogen could be the future.
🔹 Regulations & Training – Why gas engineers need access to up-to-date regulations, and how Viper Gas is leading the way with digital solutions like their industry-focused app.
🚀 Whether you're a gas engineer, plumber, heating specialist, or just interested in the future of the trade, this episode is packed with valuable insights, industry debates, and plenty of laughs!30% off Yearly Subscriptions to Gas Certificate App when you use code :POD30
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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 trade from social media, and the never-ending debate over who should fit bath panels – plumbers or chippies? 😆
🔥 In this episode, we cover:
✔️ How Lewis got into carpentry & joinery
✔️ The reality of being self-employed in the trade
✔️ How social media helped grow his business & land jobs across the UK
✔️ Trade banter – Who REALLY should fit bath panels? 🛁
✔️ The importance of pricing jobs properly and saving for tax 💰
✔️ Modern tools vs. traditional carpentry methods – is the old-school way still the best?
✔️ Lewis’s plans to work in Australia & grow his business
This episode is packed with industry insights, top banter, and real talk about the modern challenges tradespeople face. Whether you're a chippy, plumber, electrician, or just a trade fan, you’ll love this one!
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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 materials
The struggles of aging on the tools – aches, long hours & the reality of physical work
Builders & project delays – why jobs never finish on time and who’s really to blame
The most common work excuses – from ‘bad backs’ to ‘Covid…again’
Plus, the lads announce their appearance at Tool Fair London (March 27-28) and invite listeners to join them for a live chat.30% off Yearly Subscriptions to Gas Certificate App when you use code :POD30
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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 revolutionize the industry — making it easier for tradespeople to win jobs faster, cut costs, and improve work-life balance.
💡 In this episode, you’ll discover:
✔️ How James scaled his painting business into a recurring revenue model
✔️ The role of virtual video estimates in cutting down wasted travel time
✔️ Why recurring revenue is the key to growing a trades business
✔️ How LiveSwitch is helping tradespeople close deals faster and boost profits
✔️ The importance of mental health in the trades and how tech can help
✔️ Why the “McDonaldization” of trades is changing the industry forever
Whether you’re a plumber, electrician, painter, or builder, this episode is packed with actionable tips on using technology to future-proof your business.30% off Yearly Subscriptions to Gas Certificate App when you use code :POD30
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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 are crucial for success.
🔥 Topics Covered:
✔️ How to grow a plumbing and heating business sustainably
✔️ The importance of branding and premium pricing
✔️ The truth about hiring & managing engineers
✔️ Why AI and automation are the future of the trades
✔️ The impact of a four-day workweek in the trades industry
Whether you're a self-employed tradesperson or looking to scale your business, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you succeed.
🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!
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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 together to finally say Enough Is Enough on tool theft.
Keiran and Pete join up with a huge cast of familiar faces that you see in the trades industry to get their views on the march. With an exclusive chat with Shoaib himself, to discuss how he feels about the march, how we can make an even more impact, and what's next for Shoaib as the battle against tool theft rages on! Pete even has the lucky chance of interviewing an MP to get their view on the protest!30% off Yearly Subscriptions to Gas Certificate App when you use code :POD30
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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.
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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 working a taxing job. Proving that it is not impossible!
As well as this, Jen opens up about her traumatic car accident that severely affected her when she was younger that has left its scars even to today.30% off Yearly Subscriptions to Gas Certificate App when you use code :POD30
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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 through initiatives like Project 7,000. If you’re a tradesperson or just love a great success story, this one’s for you!
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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 legend that every tradesperson should know about. She's got some amazing new CT1 products for you to have a sneak peek at which could make your working life a whole lot easier! But there's more to Nicola than just CT1. Listen or watch to find out about how Nicola got to where she is now!30% off Yearly Subscriptions to Gas Certificate App when you use code :POD30
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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 unforgettable moments!
✨ What’s Inside This Episode?
Tool Theft Awareness: Pete recaps the massive success of the Toolstation Tool Marking event in Bow, organised by @TheGasExpert and supported by the Met Police. Over 7,000 tools were marked to help combat tool theft.Podcast Reflections: Keiran and Pete look back on the past four seasons, sharing highlights like BigFoysey’s banter, Becca Weston’s inspiring journey, and insights from HMRC’s Ben Livings.Christmas Madness: The team exchanges hilarious gifts, shares festive fails, and recounts the chaos from their trip to Rochester’s Christmas Market. Spoiler: Pete’s wallet took a hit!Team Appreciation: Shoutouts to the team for making the podcast what it is, and to our amazing listeners for sticking with us.Don’t Forget to Subscribe!✅ Like this video✅ Leave a comment with your favorite moment from 2024✅ Share with your mates to spread the festive cheer
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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, this episode is packed with insights to make tax season less stressful.
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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’s expertise in small business consultancy and her passion for empowering tradespeople make this episode a must-listen for anyone in the trade. Whether you’re looking to systemise your business, improve work-life balance, or tackle mental health challenges, Shareen has you covered.30% off Yearly Subscriptions to Gas Certificate App when you use code :POD30
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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 Future film series, and it doesn't stop there, Scott brings his creativity to life with his unique plumbing & heating designs usually littered with film and pop culture references!
But every artist has a dark side to them. Scott discusses his long battle with gambling. A simple yet destructive addiction that has costed him money and relationships.
Tune in to listen to some crazy work stories from Scott, his favourite artistic pieces, his deep battle with gambling, and what you can do if you see the same troublesome signs.30% off Yearly Subscriptions to Gas Certificate App when you use code :POD30
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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 Tyson Vs. Jake Paul gets Keiran and Pete riled up as they breakdown and discuss the fight that's making all the headlines, and why it was possibly rigged!
Where do you go when you NEED to go? Viewers send in their takes on where they can go when nature calls whilst on a site or job and there's not the most accessible toilets around.
News of the Week this week is about a tradesman pleading guilty after exposing himself to his client whilst on a job cleaning her windows.30% off Yearly Subscriptions to Gas Certificate App when you use code :POD30
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