FabSwingers.com forum: Any apprentice plumbers on here

By *xywelshguy OP Man
over a year ago

Bridgend

Looking for some advice thanks in advance

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Looking for some advice thanks in advance"

From an apprentice?

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By *implynaughty1Couple
over a year ago

stockport

We are in need of a plumber

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By *xywelshguy OP Man
over a year ago

Bridgend

I'm looking at going into the plumbing trade and would like to know what to expect starting off. It will be a big career change for me

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By *xywelshguy OP Man
over a year ago

Bridgend

Guessing this isn't the best place to look for advice lol

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By *ed-monkeyCouple
over a year ago

Hailsham

"Looking for some advice thanks in advance

From an apprentice?"

What's the worst that could happen?

I mean ... the Sorcerer's Apprentice caused no harm did he?

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By *xywelshguy OP Man
over a year ago

Bridgend

True, I'd just like to know what to expect from day to day. Be nice to have an insight before jumping in. Currently work in a shop and I hate it so the way I see it is it can't get any worse

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Guessing this isn't the best place to look for advice lol"
I would guess shit wagers for 3 years but then you would probably earn at least 30 grand a year and if you start up on your own the worlds your oyster ! I have 3-4 mates who are good plumbers and all earn big money

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By *urtyGentMan
over a year ago

eastleigh

The money is shit initially, going self employed would be the aim for the big bucks. Most of my mates do bathrooms and have to be able to do a bit of tiling too. It’s the same as any skill, the good ones make it look a piece of piss but don’t expect to be any good until about 5 years in

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By *xywelshguy OP Man
over a year ago

Bridgend

Yea it all comes with experience I guess. It's just having the guts to go for it I guess

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By *uxom redCouple
over a year ago

Shrewsbury

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By *uxom redCouple
over a year ago

Shrewsbury

"Yea it all comes with experience I guess. It's just having the guts to go for it I guess "

Just remember the apprentice wage for the first year is only £4.15 per hour!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am a qualified plumber

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By *ools and the brainCouple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

Don't limit yourself to just "being a plumber" take advice and guidance from all trade's.

Learning a trade is more than just doing your bit.

Generally it's about teamwork understanding who goes before and after you.

Tidy up after yourself, most plumber's I've ever worked with have been messy bugger's and have tools everywhere.

A pain in the arse but not as bad as electricians who think they are the best thing since sliced bread.

What to expect?

Plenty of seemingly boring and dull tasks.

Don't expect to be given full freedom to do stuff until a fair way into year 3.

Unless you are exceptional.

Be prepared to get some crappy jobs, it's how you learn.

Don't think you know everything, you never stop learning.

If someone is willing to take time to show you something and give you advice listen and thank them.

Personally I would look at getting into property maintenance to start, it's a good way to learn by putting things right that have broken.

Site work and price work is not something you want to jump straight into.

Also property maintenance is a regular income and if you get into social housing almost guaranteed work even during a recession.

Don't expect to much to soon.

Finally and this is coming from a carpenter with almost 40years experience.

Be proud of what you do, if you get a shit job tell yourself" ok this is a crap job but I'm going to make it the best it can be " don't think of it as learning to be a plumber.

Your learning to be a craftsman with a lifelong skill.

Good luck

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By *xywelshguy OP Man
over a year ago

Bridgend

Yes I know. The guy who is taking me on would boost my wage

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By *xywelshguy OP Man
over a year ago

Bridgend

"Don't limit yourself to just "being a plumber" take advice and guidance from all trade's.

Learning a trade is more than just doing your bit.

Generally it's about teamwork understanding who goes before and after you.

Tidy up after yourself, most plumber's I've ever worked with have been messy bugger's and have tools everywhere.

A pain in the arse but not as bad as electricians who think they are the best thing since sliced bread.

What to expect?

Plenty of seemingly boring and dull tasks.

Don't expect to be given full freedom to do stuff until a fair way into year 3.

Unless you are exceptional.

Be prepared to get some crappy jobs, it's how you learn.

Don't think you know everything, you never stop learning.

If someone is willing to take time to show you something and give you advice listen and thank them.

Personally I would look at getting into property maintenance to start, it's a good way to learn by putting things right that have broken.

Site work and price work is not something you want to jump straight into.

Also property maintenance is a regular income and if you get into social housing almost guaranteed work even during a recession.

Don't expect to much to soon.

Finally and this is coming from a carpenter with almost 40years experience.

Be proud of what you do, if you get a shit job tell yourself" ok this is a crap job but I'm going to make it the best it can be " don't think of it as learning to be a plumber.

Your learning to be a craftsman with a lifelong skill.

Good luck

Thankyou that's exactly what I was looking for. The guy who is taking me on has told me I would be doing various jobs also from day to day but mainly focussing on the plumbing aspect. He also does alot of work on council houses so sounds like a sure thing

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By *ig1gaz1Man
over a year ago

bradford

Want to become a plumber

its not as easy as you think and you dont just need plumbing you need the gas certificate to earn any proper money.

its simply a wet job where your hands are frozen because they are wet more so in bad weather

fitting plastic pipe to outside walls in middle of the winter your fingers are numb just holding the pipe never mind drilling and screwing it up to the wall

bad knees come with it as well as sometimes you cant just wear knee pads but they are there.

Think your going home on time forget it as you always get one joint that hasnt sealed if your lucky it will be fine.

pack up go home for tea no its just a 15 min job that turns out to be an hour extra so you can goto another job in the morning.

I hope you love the smell of sewers and dirty soil stacks

They do rather smell when your renewing them.

stupid lofts that are so duty every movement up there brings dust fibres up never mind being under the floor piping all of the pipes in.

need any more info

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham

Fair play. Go for it pal. If you don't like your job getting a trade would be a great skill to have that would give you options in the future. Good luck.

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By *xywelshguy OP Man
over a year ago

Bridgend

"Fair play. Go for it pal. If you don't like your job getting a trade would be a great skill to have that would give you options in the future. Good luck. "

Thanks mate

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By *.luke7Man
over a year ago

No one looking for a sparky?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Looking for some advice thanks in advance"

Plumber here - bit late but that's plumbers for you

Don't know of you got your answers, but inbox me if I can help.

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