Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast
Welcome to 'Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast,' the ultimate destination for tradespeople across the UK, hosted by Keiran Yates and Pete Withers (Tradie Tales aka Plumber Tales). This podcast is a toolbox of insights, humour, and real-life stories from the heart of the trades industry.
Each episode of 'Off The Job' is crafted with the tradesperson in mind, whether you're a Gas Engineer, Plumber, Electrician, or just passionate about the trade world. Our hosts, Keiran and Pete, bring their unique perspectives and humour to the table, making every discussion engaging and relatable.
What sets 'Off The Job' apart is its blend of entertainment and education. We dive into industry trends, offer practical advice, and share stories that resonate with anyone in the trades. Our guests range from seasoned professionals to new faces in the industry, each bringing their unique experiences and insights.
'Off The Job' is more than just a podcast; it's a community where tradespeople can come together to learn, laugh, and connect. Whether you're on the job site or relaxing at home, our podcast is the perfect companion to your day.
Stay updated with the latest in the trades, get a good laugh, and maybe learn something new along the way. Subscribe to 'Off The Job: A Trade Podcast' on Apple Podcasts and join our community of hardworking, fun-loving tradespeople today!
Episodes
195 episodes
He Built A £30 Million Builders' Merchant Business From Just £20,000 | Shane Watts
How do you turn £20,000 into a £30 million builders' merchant business? This week on Off The Job, Pete and Keiran sit down with Shane Watts, who shares the journey of building one of the UK's leading independent builde...
I Refuse To Repair Old Boilers Anymore... Here's Why | Off The Job Podcast Overtime Episode 88
From old boilers and rising costs to air conditioning, heatwaves and the future of the trade industry... this week's Off The Job Overtime covers it all. Pete and Keiran are back for another honest conversation about what's re...
The Biggest Mistake Self-Employed Tradespeople Make | Giovanni Barreca from GRFT Academy
Nobody teaches you how to run a trade business… until now.This week on Off The Job, Pete and Keiran are joined by Gio, who shares the business lessons every self-employed tradesperson should know. From pricing jobs and understanding you...
He Started Decorating At 30... Now Brands Pay Him To Promote Their Products | Kevin Brown as The Prestige Painter
Most people know Kevin Brown as The Prestige Painter, but decorating wasn't where his career started. After leaving professional football and building a successful career with the Volkswagen Group, Kevin made the decis...
He Sold His Trade Business... Here's Why It Was Worth Buying | Off The Job Podcast Overtime Episode 89
What actually makes a trade business valuable? This week, Pete and Keiran dive into the conversations every self-employed tradesperson ends up having—from building a loyal customer base and winning repeat work to quoting jobs...
The Truth About Being An Electrician | Tall Sparky
If you've ever wondered what life is really like as a self-employed electrician, this episode is for you. Pete and Keiran are joined by Liam, better known online as Tall Sparky, for an honest conversation about the rea...
A Gas Explosion... Can The Engineer Be Blamed? | Off The Job Podcast Overtime Episode 90
What happens if you were the last gas engineer to work at a property before something goes seriously wrong? Pete and Keiran are back for another Off The Job Overtime, getting into one of the more serious convers...
Tool Theft Is Down 26%... Here's Why | Dave & Shoaib (The Gas Expert)
Tool theft is changing… and for the first time in years, there's some positive news. Pete and Keiran are joined by Dave from the Metropolitan Police and Shoaib, better known as The Gas Expert, to discuss ...
How He Went From Homeless To National Plumber Of The Year | Louchavan Lemard PH247
From sleeping on a kitchen floor to becoming the UK's first National Plumber of the Year, Louchavan Lemard's journey is unlike any other. Pete and Keiran sit down with Louchavan Lenard, founder of PH247, Master ...
He Built A £1.5M Trade Business From One Niche! | Richard Pearson from London Basement Pumps
How do you go from being a one-man-band electrician to building a specialist trade business turning over around £1.5 million? Richard Pearson, founder of London Basement Pumps, joins Pete and Keiran to break dow...
What People Get WRONG About Working in the Trades | Off The Job Podcast Overtime Episode 91
What do people outside the trades actually think the job is like, and how close is that to reality? In this episode of Off The Job: Overtime, Pete and Keiran get into some of the biggest misconceptions around working i...
Escaping the Rat Race | Alfie’s Journey to Van Life
In the first episode of Season 10, Pete and Keiran welcome painter‑turned‑traveller Alfie Davis, who’s selling his house, converting a bus, and taking his family on the road for a new life of freedom, travel, and simplicity.Alfie ...
Massive iGEM UP/1b Change | Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast Overtime Episode 79
Pete and Keiran dive into the latest iGEM UP/1B gas regulation updates, including the new rules on permissible pressure drops and purging requirements that every gas engineer needs to understand before 2026.The lads ...
From Addiction to Entrepreneurship | Steve Potter’s Journey to Building Bear Garden Rooms
This powerful episode of Off The Job Podcast features Steve Potter, founder of Bear Garden Rooms, who opens up about his extraordinary journey from addiction and homelessness to becoming a successful business owner.
Why Tiling Isn’t Easy | Dean Gray from DBS Tiling
Dean shares his powerful journey from starting tiling at 15 to battling addiction and rebuilding his life through hard work, discipline, and the trade that gave him everything. Now clean and thriving, he’s using social media to grow his busines...
What Makes a Good Tradie | Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast Overtime Episode 80
In this episode of Off The Job Overtime, Pete and Keiran dive into the realities of life in the trades. From skyrocketing fuel prices and builder markups to the unwritten rules of being a good tradesperson, nothing is off limits...
Tradespeople Are Undercharging | Danny & Mike from Alpha Tech
In this episode of the Off The Job Podcast, we’re joined by Danny and Mike from Alpha Tech to break down one of the biggest issues in the trades—pricing jobs correctly.If you’re an electrician, plumber, or tradesperson st...
The First Ever Labourer Song? | Sam Guariglia-Smith (Musical MoobSlap)
If you’ve ever been sent for a sky hook, a glass hammer, or got screamed at for having your hands in your pockets… this episode is for you! This week on Off The Job, we’re joined by Sammi AKA Musical Moob slap, ex-labourer, m...
Gas Engineers Are Getting JAILED For This | Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast Overtime Episode 81
This week’s Off The Job Overtime gets into illegal gas work, AI madness, trade regulations, stolen vans and the random chaos that somehow always happens when Pete & Keiran start talking 😂 The lads react to stories of ille...
How Painting & Decorating Changed Her Life | Sian Francis
What’s it really like being a female decorator in the UK trades industry? This week on Off The Job, Pete and Keiran are joined by Sian Francis - painter, decorator, business owner, mum, and the first female decorator to sit d...
40 Plumbing Apprentices Started… Only 8 Finished | Daisy Turner
This week on Off The Job, Pete and Keiran are joined by Daisy Turner - plumber, gas engineer, award-winning apprentice, and one of the most down-to-earth people we’ve had on the podcast. The conversation gets into the REAL si...
Where Has All The Trade Work Gone?! | Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast Overtime Episode 82
This week’s Off The Job Overtime starts with Pete asking the question loads of tradespeople are thinking right now… Has work gone quiet? The lads get into how slow things have felt recently for some enginee...
From Building to Payment Protection | Johan Dyer from BuildBoss
This week on Off The Job, Pete and Keiran sit down with Johan Dyer, carpenter, business owner, and founder of BuildBoss. Johan shares the story behind growing up on building sites, becoming self-employed, dealing with difficu...
I Nearly Quit Gas Engineering at 18... Here's What Changed | Nathan Harber
Why so many young people quit the industryPricing jobs and knowing your worthGas engineering, boiler breakdowns and servicingSocial media in the tradesThe future of plumbing and gas engineeringAdvice for apprentices, employe...
What Plumbing Is Really Like in Sweden | Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast Overtime Episode 83
Pete is back from Sweden and shares his experience of Swedish plumbing systems, wood pellet boilers, air source heat pumps, and how life in Scandinavia compares to the UK. The lads also discuss paintball injuries, quitting vaping, singing lesso...
