Brits said they would hire a female plumber amidst labour shortage

With exam results around the corner, millions of young people across the country are faced one of the biggest decisions of their life. What to do next?

Well, over the past decade one option has become almost a default, and that’s going to university. In fact, almost half of pupils decide to do so. However, there are many more options out there, and plenty of companies hiring.

Right now, the UK needs around half a million extra manual workers in the next five years. There is an abundance of skilled labour workforces offering exciting, and progressive apprenticeship schemes, or entry level positions for those seeking something different.

Well, Dyno-Rod, one of the UK’s biggest drainage and plumbing companies, has conducted research to find out what some of the barriers are for women, and what the public really thinks when it comes to women doing manual labour jobs.

Aston spoke to Reg Illingworth & Emily both from Dyno-Rod.

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