Shortage of post lockdown work is key concern for heating technicians, finds OFTEC survey

Shortage of post lockdown work is key concern for heating technicians, finds OFTEC survey

Tuesday, June 23, 2020 By OFTEC

Of over 800 registered technicians questioned, half (51%) do not have the usual number of enquiries coming in while 21% are worried about the low level of scheduled jobs. Just 18% reported a full order book.

Positively, almost half of respondents are confident that pre-lockdown bookings will proceed as planned, although many technicians are still experiencing barriers to 'business as usual'.

The main challenges cited after shortage of work were supply chain issues with a lack of replacement parts and boilers (39%). This was followed by cancelled work (36%) and the availability of PPE to carry out work safely (27%).

* Those with qualifications expiring before the 31st May 2020

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