Bringing New People Into The Trade

The Heating and Plumbing Show

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Wednesday, 30 September 2026 - 35 minutes

Andy Cam and Todd Glister look at what needs to change to attract the next generation of plumbers — from career changes and apprenticeships to the challenges facing small businesses looking to take on trainees.Chris Rice joins the show to share his experience of making a late career change into plumbing, gaining his qualifications and building his own domestic plumbing business.Sean Ibrahim from Barnsley College to discuss apprenticeships, upskilling and what can be done to encourage more young people into the trade — including the barriers facing employers and the wider skills pipeline.Andy and Todd share their thoughts on whether it’s ever too late to become a plumber, what makes a good apprentice and how small businesses can make apprenticeships work for them.

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