SPARKS | SURVEY
“MORE THAN 80% FELT SATISFIED WITH THEIR CAREERS” Research commissioned by Draper Tools and carried out by OnePoll in November 2021, sample size 200 UK electricians.
WIRED FOR THE JOB AHEAD Draper Tools surveyed the nation’s electricians to find out what they wish they knew when they started out – plus all their highs and lows.
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raper’s research, commissioned to mark the launch of the new XP1000 VDE range, revealed Britain’s electricians experience high levels of job satisfaction. More than 80% feel satisfied with their careers. Over half of those polled felt it was a rewarding career.
More than a third have never regretted their decision to train as an electrician. But there are a few things they wish they’d known as an apprentice… ■ A third of electricians wish they knew that ‘paying attention to detail’ was one of the most important skills when they started out ■ 30% of the electricians in the Draper study would tell their younger selves that ‘it takes time, but hard work eventually pays off’ ■ More than a quarter wish they’d known how important people skills would be ■ A quarter also said they’d liked to have known more about running their own business ■ A tool-loving one in six would warn their younger selves just how addictive buying new tools can be!
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Tools of the trade were a big part of the appeal of the job – a quarter of electricians said they get a sense of satisfaction from adding to their tool collection. And around one in six even admitted they get enjoyment from simply sitting back and admiring their tools.
TOP 3 BEST PARTS OF THE JOB ■ Solving problems / challenging myself ■ Using tools every day ■ Knowing I’m providing a vital service
For more information go to www.drapertools.com/XP1000
