Throughout the UK there is a skills shortage, and there has been for some time. Gas engineers are in demand more than ever, with existing engineers being offered more work than they can accept. This means that it’s a better time …
When considering a career in the gas industry, one of the first questions you’re likely to ask yourself is “how much can I earn as a gas engineer?” As someone entering the trade as a beginner, realistically you won’t be …
When your boiler breaks down and there’s no hot water, you don’t think twice before calling out a gas engineer. But how often do you check they’re actually qualified and gas safe before you let them into your home and …
Before getting in touch with Options Skills, Jasim Taqi was working as a gardener and part-time plumber in the Birmingham area. Wanting to enhance his skills, he became a gas trainee with Options Skills. The gas course Jasim followed is made up of …
Whether you’ve recently trained as a gas engineer or you’re thinking about changing careers, something may find daunting is how to market yourself successfully enough to make your new business venture work. Here at Options Skills, we know what a …
Stasescu Cristinel was interested in adding to his existing plumbing business by being able to offer gas services as well. This additional services would allow him to increase the amount of work he could accept without having to rely on …
At Options Skills we get a range of candidates, Shaukat works full time as a bobby on the beat and took up the Gas course to supplement his income and as a personal challenge. The security of knowing a skilled …
There are millions of household in the UK who use gas for various purposes in their day to day life. Today gas has become a necessity for running most of the appliances. The four main safety problems usually seen with …
A pro gas engineer is someone who has a proper skill and safety training in the gas industry. The engineer will know how to install, repair and service appliances that function on gas. This could include a boiler or other …
I came across this really interesting article on BBC News. If you are thinking about a career as a self employed gas engineer or electrician take a couple of minutes to read this article. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-27397993