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Back to EpisodesFrom Car Mechanic to Gas Engineer | Tony Smith’s Journey into the Trade
Description
In this powerful episode of Off The Job: A Tradesman Podcast, Pete and Keiran sit down with Tony Smith — a former car mechanic and train signal engineer who rebuilt his life to become a Gas Safe engineer.
Tom shares his journey from working underground with TFL to starting a building firm, facing personal tragedy, and finding a second chance through the gas trade. His story covers:
🔧 Changing careers after burnout and loss
🚂 Life working on the trains & London Underground
🏗️ Building a successful construction business from scratch
💔 Losing his son and walking away from everything
🔥 Starting again — completing his gas training, juggling shifts, and family life
💬 Why loyalty, honesty, and hard work still matter in the trade
It’s a raw, honest, and inspiring look at resilience, self-belief, and rebuilding your career in the trades.
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⚠️ Warning: Contains adult humour and strong language. Tradesmen banter ahead.
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