40 Plumbing Apprentices Started… Only 8 Finished | Daisy Turner

Send us Fan MailThis 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 side of getting into the trades, from apprenticeships and college struggles, to plumbing competitions, heat pumps, site life, influencer culture, and why so many people are getting into the industry for the wrong reasons. Daisy talks honestly about:Starting out in plumbingWhy schools push university over tradesThe reality of plumbing apprenticeshipsWhy apprentices are dropping outLearning on site vs collegePlumbing competitions & awardsHeat pumps & modern heating systemsSite work, installs & breakdownsInfluencer culture in the tradesWhy she genuinely loves plumbing Out of 40 apprentices that started her course… only 8 actually finished. This episode is a proper honest conversation about the future of the trades, learning on the tools, and why enjoying the job still matters more than chasing social media fame. If you’re a plumber, gas engineer, heating engineer, electrician, apprentice or thinking about getting into the trades… this episode is definitely worth watching. 👇 Let us know in the comments: What’s the biggest issue facing apprentices right now?📣 Sponsored by Flexigas – the flexible gas pipe specialists: https://flexigas.com/💥 Powered by Ridgeline – seamless copper tubes built for the trade: https://ridgelinetubes.com/🎁 EXCLUSIVE PODCAST OFFERGet 30% OFF your Yearly Subscription to Gas Certificate App!Use code: POD30 at checkout📲 Download the Gas Certificate App nowhttps://onelink.to/hbv69u⚠️ Warning: Contains adult humour and strong language. Tradesmen banter ahead.🔗 Follow us on Socials📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offthejobpodcastuk📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offthejobpodcastuk