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The Vitality of Responsiveness for Tradespeople

It may sound strange to some, but for many self-employed gas engineers and other tradespeople, there’s often too much work and not enough time. The frequency and distractions caused by phone calls can be overwhelming. With clients seeking immediate assistance and potential new projects coming in, the phone constantly rings, disrupting the workflow and focus required for intricate tasks. In this article, OnTheJob explores the importance of answering calls as they come in and offers a solution

Domestic Heating Systems Explained

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Heat pump technologies work more effectively with correctly designed domestic heating systems. But, before discussing the system design for heat pumps, it is worth examining the common system types used for domestic wet systems. The descriptions below are simplified and meant as a rough guide only. Conventional Domestic Heating Systems Conventional systems became affordable to the masses in the 1950s. They were popular until the 1970s when combi boilers were introduced. A conventional system uses a heat

Heating | Energy Saving Tips

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Gas engineer and director of compliance at Options Skills, Dave Judge, shares how you can reduce your heating usage and bills this winter. With the ever-increasing rise in energy prices (Source: The Independent), it is prudent that everyone takes the time to ensure they are as energy conscious as possible. Heating your home can be a considerable expense, and with prices rising, now more than ever, we need to be thinking about and making an effort to

Government Announces An Increase To The Heat Pump Grant

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We’ve been covering the UK’s journey towards a greener future, and in September 2023, Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak made an announcement regarding the heat pump grant introduced in 2021. When the grant was initially announced, the UK Government revealed that the treasury would be providing £450 million to the public to encourage households to install heat pumps. This was to be available via a grant of up to £5,000, with the hope that we would phase gas

EnviroVent Expand Their Business Through Options Skills

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“Recruiting trainees is part of our culture and how we operate,” says Poppy Emsley, acting HR manager, EnviroVent Ltd. With 60 specialist engineers installing ventilation systems across the country, EnviroVent is Britain’s largest manufacturer and installer of sustainable and low energy domestic ventilation systems. “The last few years, we’ve struggled to recruit high calibre engineers,” says Poppy. “It’s a difficult recruiting environment made even more so by our niche recruitment criteria, but we have a strong employer

New Year, New Career – Join The Trades Industry

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With the decorations coming down, only the worst chocolates left in the tin, and unwanted Christmas presents quietly appearing on eBay; it can only mean the dawn of a brand new year! So has the new year left you assessing your options and looking for a fresh start? A new career, maybe? The numbers are certain. A fresh start is the way forward, with data suggesting there’s a growing shortage of skilled workers in the country, and

5 Reasons To Become An Electrician

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With numerous reasons to become an electrician, there has never been a better time to learn the trade. More and more people are taking up a career in the trades thanks to everything from earning potential to the excellent working environment. So, if you’re considering a new career, here are our top five reasons to become an electrician. 1. High Earning Potential When looking into any career, earning potential is an essential factor. You must ensure that the

10 Marketing Tips For Tradespeople

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Whether you’ve recently learned a trade or you’re thinking about changing careers, something you may find daunting is marketing yourself successfully enough to make your new business venture work. Here at Options Skills, we know what a huge learning curve this can be, so we’ve put together our top tips on how to best use the opportunities you have and what will help your business thrive. 1. Word of Mouth Ensuring that you build up a network is one

Work Safe. Stay Safe. Think Electricity.

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Electricity is part of everyday life but has the potential to be incredibly harmful, which is why it is so important to stay safe. Anyone who works near electricity cables is at risk of electrocution. This includes plumbers, heating and gas engineers and renewable energy installers. Electrical Incidents In 2016/17, there was an average of 27 electrical incidents per week, which average out to around four each day. In 2015/16, over 70,000 tradespeople suffered injuries at work. This often results

New Manchester Training Centre

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In October 2017, our brand new training centre will be opening in Manchester City Centre. With training centres already in Birmingham and London, the Manchester Training Centre is the third centre to be opened by Options Skills. Located on Grosvenor Street, the new centre boasts excellent transport links with Oxford Road and Picadilly Station within walking distance. The easy commute to the from our Manchester training centre means it is ideally located. Students from all around the

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Posts by Options_Skills

The Vitality of Responsiveness for Tradespeople

Domestic Heating Systems Explained

Heating | Energy Saving Tips

Government Announces An Increase To The Heat Pump Grant

EnviroVent Expand Their Business Through Options Skills

New Year, New Career – Join The Trades Industry

5 Reasons To Become An Electrician

10 Marketing Tips For Tradespeople

Work Safe. Stay Safe. Think Electricity.

New Manchester Training Centre