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According to Rated People<\/a>, a platform for finding tradespeople, many tradespeople are looking to leave the country which could worsen the already severe construction labour shortage<\/h2>\n

New research from the trades platform reveals UK tradespeople are also looking to leave the country to find work abroad which could make the situation even worse.<\/p>\n

The Prime Minister has relaxed visa rules for foreign tradespeople<\/a>. However, Rated People have urged the government to do more to combat the construction labour shortage.<\/p>\n

Why are tradespeople looking to work abroad?<\/h3>\n

A better quality of life and enhanced career opportunities are driving UK tradespeople to seek work abroad and the<\/p>\n

According to the study, better career opportunities and a higher quality of life are among the main reason why tradespeople are seeking work abroad.<\/p>\n

By comparing Google data across 15 different trades in countries around the world, the researchers were able to confirm that people were increasingly looking to find trade work around the world.<\/p>\n

UK search volume over the past year with the previous 12 months, the results show where different trades are increasingly looking to find work around the world.<\/p>\n

Researchers at the trades platform analysed Google data for 15 types of trade jobs in different countries around the world.<\/p>\n

Searches for construction jobs in Saudi Arabia have increased by 293%<\/h3>\n

There were over a million searches for international trade jobs since June 2022. Across the 15 trades, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Brazil and Spain were all popular searches, with Australia leading the way.<\/p>\n

Searches for construction jobs in Saudi Arabia increased the most, with searches rising by 293% over the past year.<\/p>\n

Searches for plumbing roles in Saudi Arabia have gone up by 171%, and painting jobs in Australia have increased by 158%. Searches for plastering positions in Australia have risen by the increase.<\/p>\n

The reasons behind the severe labour shortage<\/h3>\n

Brexit, the cost-of-living crisis, and a lack of interest from young people in the industry have been flagged as potential contributors to the severe labour shortage<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The 2023 Rated People Home Improvement Trends Report found that 48% of UK adults were never presented with a career in the trades as a job option during school.<\/p>\n

Despite the introduction of\u00a0 T-Levels, which encourage students to pursue apprenticeships, fewer than 10,000 students opted to take on a T-Level course last year.<\/p>\n

\u201cSchool careers advice should be highlighting the incredible opportunities available in the industry. Trade jobs can offer high earning potential and great work-life balance, and by choosing a vocational path after school, students can avoid the debt that many face from going through university and paying significant fees,\u201d commented said Adrienne Minster, CEO of Rated People.<\/p>\n

T-Levels have also faced criticism from some parties. According to Ofsted, T-level courses offer poor value, inappropriate work placements and high dropout rates.<\/p>\n

1 in 5 construction workers are aged over 55<\/h3>\n

Fewer new people are learning trade skills, meaning the average age of trade workers in the UK is on the rise.<\/p>\n

In 2018, the Office for National Statistics reported that one in every five UK-born construction workers was aged over 55<\/a>. This means that in 2023 these workers would have surpassed retirement age.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Government\u2019s latest bid to fix the shortage by relaxing visa requirements for foreign workers is a step in the right direction, but more needs to be done to fix the root cause by encouraging more young people into the industry,\u201d said Minster.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Government also needs to enhance T-Level qualifications and make it worthwhile for trades businesses to offer apprenticeships so young people can get valuable experience whilst learning on the job,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n

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