From Car Mechanic to Gas Engineer | Tony Smith’s Journey into the Trade

Send us Fan MailIn this powerful episode of Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast, Pete and Keiran sit down with Tony Smith — a former car mechanic and train signal engineer who rebuilt his life to become a Gas Safe engineer.Tom shares his journey from working underground with TFL to starting a building firm, facing personal tragedy, and finding a second chance through the gas trade. His story covers: 🔧 Changing careers after burnout and loss 🚂 Life working on the trains & London Underground 🏗️ Building a successful construction business from scratch 💔 Losing his son and walking away from everything 🔥 Starting again — completing his gas training, juggling shifts, and family life 💬 Why loyalty, honesty, and hard work still matter in the tradeIt’s a raw, honest, and inspiring look at resilience, self-belief, and rebuilding your career in the trades.📣 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