Getting a job as a plumber with a criminal record?

[paulm]

I don't know if this is the right place to post but wanted to post it

I am getting sentenced in 2 weeks and told to expect about 2 years. Because of the length I was told I would get to do a course for getting a job after I get out.

Most of the courses are about bricklaying and plumbing but I don't know how hard it would be to get a job like that now or in a year or two especially with a criminal record or having a chance of being an apprentise.

If I did get to do a course would it be good when I am going for a job or would they see it was done in prison. Does it matter much about having a criminal record if you want to be a plumber? Would it be a good job for me to try and get? If you were taking people on would you give somebody like me a job?

 

[Mike Jackson]

It depends on what you've been sentenced for. I wouldn't look to employ someone that's been done for any sort of dishonesty.

 

[mountainman]

Most employers and agencies now ask for either a basic or enhanced CRB check dependent on where you may be employed.
Both bricklaying and plumbing can give you employment but probably as self employed.

 

[Rickster123]

In a word.. No.

 

[AlexGas]

You can be anything you want! Wanna be a plumber – no probs. As above, it could be tricky… If you can, try to get yourself benders and the books ASAP. Do you want to be a plumber or not? If the answer is yes – just get on with it! Hope you’ll enjoy it. All the best.

 

[Rickster123]

You can be anything you want! Wanna be a plumber – no probs. As above, it could be tricky… If you can, try to get yourself benders and the books ASAP. Do you want to be a plumber or not? If the answer is yes – just get on with it! Hope you’ll enjoy it. All the best.

Are you reading the same post mate?

 

[AlexGas]

If I would take people on, would I give somebody like you a job? If you are any good - yes. As long as the past is past.

 

[AlexGas]

Here's a good read:
Hundreds of thousands of criminals to get clean slate in law change - Telegraph

 

[AlexGas]

If you are serious sex or violent offender. It's a NO.

 

[mutley racers]

Everyone deserves a second chance mate. If you get your head down inside, study hard and read the holy book, then why not