Are Trades Harder For Women? | Off The Job Podcast

Send us Fan MailWhat 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 unfiltered journey into the plumbing and gas industry. From choosing a trade straight out of school to struggling for an apprenticeship, labouring on site, and proving herself in a male-dominated environment, Erin tells it exactly how it is.We cover:How Erin got into plumbing straight from schoolThe reality of college vs on-site trainingFirst fix vs second fix (and why second fix is hated)Apprenticeships, portfolios, and lack of industry supportBeing a woman on building sites: banter, harassment, and realityDealing with abuse and weird behaviour on social mediaUsing TikTok and Instagram to grow a trades careerWhy schools fail young people interested in the tradesGas training, renewables, and future career plansThis episode is a must-listen for apprentices, plumbers, gas engineers, anyone considering a trade career, and anyone interested in the real state of the UK construction industry.📣 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