Advice on Getting into this game

[SDC]

Heyup, first of all I know im not a tradesman as im not apprentice trained. I did the city & guilds 6129 a couple of years ago on a fast track course. And although it didnt make me a plumber, it was worthwhile as it gave me some good knowledge to get started.

I have done basic domestic work i.e bathroom fitting etc (not central heating or tanks) on the side for people I know. But for the last 2 years I have been worked as a pipefitters mate for 2 different firms. Learned to weld does not interest me, so i really want to get into the domestic game. Im quite competent with fitting pipework, measuring etc as thats what i have been doing.

I think in pipefitting, there are always big firms who need 'mates' with it being large scale work. I.e heavy lifting, working up in the air so footing ladders etc. But i find with domestic plumbing, most of the outfits are one man bands, that dont need to take anyone on. And the one or two large domestic plumbing & heating firms probably wont want to know.

Can anybody give me some good advice. It would be much appreciated. Thanks

 

[obseen16]

just send out letters and make lots of phone calls to the local plumbers. i started out like that doing 2 days a week with one plumber and doing odd jobs here and there with another plumber for about a year then i managed to get a full time job with another guy. it wasnt the easiest way in but it paid off for me and at the time it fitted in with my other job nicely. p.s i probably made about 150 phone calls and sent approx 350 letters out at different times of the year.

hope this helps

J