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A lot of people when they hear trades, think builder or plumber. But did you know that these are highly skilled jobs that require years of training? We break down what types of roles are out there, and what the job entails.

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This is the cover photo for our 'Trades' pdf. Click below to download the pdf.

We caught up with a brick layer to find out how she got into the career and to give us an insight into what the job involves! Check out the PDF below to find out more;

This is the cover page for the bricklayer pdf. Click below to download.

If the PDF hasn’t quite squashed the gender stereotypes of who can get involved in this line of work then, stop right there! Check out Beth’s YouTube and insta to find out what being a bricklayer looks like!

Scroll through a few of our Trades careers spotlights to find out more about the kind of thing you could be getting up to in this line of work!

Just like a real Careers Fair, we have information you can download to take with you! Just hit download! These PDFs have loads of amazing info and go into more depth to give you great impartial guidance.  

This is an image of the Architect Profile. There is a downloadable version below.
This is an image of the Boat Builder Profile. There is a downloadable version below.
This is an image of the Carpet Fitter and Floor Layer Profile. There is a downloadable version below.
This is an image of the Building Surveyor Profile. There is a downloadable version below.
This is an image of the Demolition Operative Profile. There is a downloadable version below.
This is an image of the Glazier Profile. There is a downloadable version below.
This is an image of the Kitchen and Bathroom Fitter Profile. There is a downloadable version below.
This is an image of the Landscaper Profile. There is a downloadable version below.
This is an image of the Paint Sprayer Profile. There is a downloadable version below.

More interested in mechanics? Check out our Engineering page.

Careers Fayre has no end date! We are continuously updating our resources and looking for more content to help you guys out in this tricky time! If there is anything you would like to see, then feel free to leave a comment or get in touch with us on our Instagram.

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