With apprenticeships firmly on the agenda as the UK grapples with skills shortages, the plumbing and heating sector is under pressure to attract and retain fresh talent.
Trade bodies including the APHC and BESA warn that a lack of new entrants is already affecting delivery across the industry, while national data from CITB shows the construction sector as a whole will need almost 48,000 additional workers every year to meet demand.
Arctic Hayes believes apprentices should be given every opportunity to succeed and that means more than just training and mentoring. The leading provider of plumbing products stresses that access to reliable, professional-grade kit plays a vital role in shaping how apprentices learn, work and present themselves to customers.
From safety to presentation, the right kit can make a real difference to how an apprentice learns and works. The Arctic Hayes Sleepsafe Personal Carbon Monoxide Detector for example, encourages a safety-first approach from the very beginning, while using Vortex Map X Gas shows them the importance of reliable tools on site.
Lee Parsons, MD at Arctic Hayes, comments: “We care deeply about the industry and the next generation of people coming through it. Apprentices are our future and every one of them should have access to kit that empowers them, not hampers them.
“When an apprentice walks onto a site with the tools that seasoned installers trust, it changes how they approach every job. It builds confidence, instils safety and helps them deliver to a level they can be proud of from day one.”
Time-saving techniques come into play with Aero Pipe Freeze solutions, which allow jobs to be completed without the disruption of draining down. Even small details matter, so laying Carpet Protector or having a Plumbers O Ring Kit to hand helps apprentices present themselves as organised, professional and respectful of the customer’s home.
By equipping apprentices with products that blend innovation and reliability, Arctic Hayes is helping the next generation of heating and plumbing professionals not just learn the ropes but develop the skills and confidence to excel. This commitment goes beyond products alone – the company has also supported local colleges with equipment and training resources, ensuring that learners gain hands-on experience with the tools they will rely on in the field.
For more information on Arctic Hayes visit www.arctic-hayes.com.
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