There is a high demand in trades jobs in the UK due to the skill gap. There’s no better time than now to kickstart your new trades career, and The Skills Centre can help! Keep reading to learn more about the demand for trade jobs and how you can train to become qualified.
Why should you start a new trade career?
There are many reasons why you should consider starting a new trade career. The primary reason is that trade careers are generally very rewarding, especially for those who love hands-on jobs! If this sounds like you, you might want to consider training in a trades industry such as electrical, plumbing, renewable energy engineering, gas engineering or welding.
There is currently a skills gap, as a result of qualified tradespeople reaching retirement age and a reduction of new people joining trades careers. This means there are less qualified, experienced people available to carry out trades jobs. With the skills gap increasing, now is the perfect time to start your training.
What makes a trade ‘in demand’?
Wondering when a trade is considered to be in demand? This is when there is a surplus of jobs available, and not enough qualified people to fill them. As well as this, many trades are moving towards more modern solutions. This includes new technologies and materials that experienced tradespeople may not have worked with. Staying ahead of technology and trends is a great way to remain in good standing against competitors. As a newly trained professional, you’ll have updated skills that are highly sought after in many industries.
As well as the skills gap and new technologies adding to the demand in trades jobs, new opportunities in sustainable fields such as solar power are increasing. This is because the UK is moving towards more renewable energy sources. ‘Green’ jobs are in high demand and will continue to be as the installation of solar panels increases. As well as solar power, wind power technicians will be required to work on on-shore and off-shore wind farms. This could be you!
The location of the job can also be a factor when considering its demand. It could be more difficult to find qualified tradespeople in certain areas. If you live in the North West UK, you’ll find there are a higher number of trades jobs. Whereas, there are a lower amount of opportunities in the East.
What trades are in demand in the UK?
The majority of manual trades are in demand in the United Kingdom. This includes jobs such as plumbing, electrical, mechanical and construction. Studies show that an additional 15 thousand electricians will be needed over the next 5 years to fill upcoming job vacancies.
There seems to be an increasing demand for niche jobs, with employers looking for a very specific skill set. For example, opportunities in the engineering industry are increasing beyond the number of qualified engineers.
As technology advances and people have more electronic devices in their homes, the demand for technicians such as electricians is increasing. Every domestic electronic device will require some form of professional maintenance from time to time. This could be performed by a domestic electrician, or by someone employed to work with that specific piece of equipment. Either way, opportunities in the electrical industry are increasing alongside electrical advancements, so now is a great time to kickstart your career in the electrical industry.
How do you start your new trade career?
With the demand in trades jobs on the rise, you should consider beginning your training as soon as possible. Starting your new trade career couldn’t be easier with The Skills Centre. We help you select the right course for you, working around your schedule to complete your training as quickly as possible.
We have a range of courses available, from plumbing to renewable energy engineering. All of our courses are certified by City & Guilds. This means your qualifications will be recognised by industry professionals. We’ll make sure you gain all of the knowledge and skills you need to start your career. Do you want to be hired by a company or start your own business? We can give you the right skill set to make it happen. Why wait? Get in touch with The Skills Centre today to discuss your options. Visit our website to check out our courses or visit our contact page to have a chat with our team.
