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
185 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...
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...
How A Carpet Fitter Gained 140,000 Followers In Less Than A Year
This week on Off The Job, Pete and Keiran are joined by Wilson Milton – carpet fitter, comedian, content creator, and one of the fastest-growing personalities in the trades. In less than a year, Wilson went from posting videos from...
The Government Is Changing Tax For Tradesmen | Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast Overtime Episode 84
This week on Off The Job Overtime, Pete and Keiran tackle a question that seems to be coming up more and more across the trades...Why is work so quiet right now? The lads discuss the current state of the plumbing, heati...
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AI Answered My Plumbing Calls | Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast Overtime Episode 85
In this episode of Off The Job Overtime, the lads catch up on everything from busy weeks on the tools and growing social media opportunities to AI-powered call handling for tradespeople, personal bests in running, and the realities of se...
Gas Engineers Are Divided Over This New IGEM Update | Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast Overtime Episode 86
This week on Off The Job Overtime, Pete and Keiran are back discussing one of the biggest talking points in the gas industry right now – the latest IGEM update and why it's dividing gas engineers across the UK. If you're a domestic or commercia...
£450 To Change A Basin Waste... Fair Or A Rip Off? | Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast Overtime Episode 87
Is £450 to change a basin waste a fair price… or has the trade gone too far? This week on Off The Job Overtime, Pete and Keiran dive into one of the biggest debates affecting the trade industry right now: call-out char...
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Are Trades Harder For Women? | Off The Job Podcast
What is it really like being a young female apprentice plumber on UK building sites?In this episode of Off The Job Podcast, we’re joined by Erin, better known online as The Female Plumber, who shares her unfilter...
Is AI Taking Over? | Off The Job Overtime
In this Overtime episode of Off The Job Podcast Overtime, Pete, Kieran, and the crew kick off the new year with an unfiltered catch-up covering Christmas drama, co-parenting wins, and why Christmas feels different as you get older.
Quitting The Safe Job And Getting Into DIY
What happens when you realise the “perfect life” isn’t actually yours?In this powerful guest episode of Off The Job Podcast, Emma—DIY renovator, landlord, and content creator—shares her unfiltered journey from chemistry graduate and civi...
Started At 10 Years Old. Business Owner at 17 with Eli Green
In this episode of Off The Job Podcast, we speak to Eli Green, a self-employed roofer who started on the tools as a child and is now running his own roofing business before turning 18. Eli breaks down how he found work without p...
