As UK lockdown eases, most heating technicians are returning to their tools but over three quarters are concerned about a lack of work, a new survey from Oftec has found.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 pre-lockdown bookings will proceed as planned, although many 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%).Commenting on the results, Oftec registration director, Adrian Lightwood (pictured) said: "The full economic impact of COVID-19 is still unknown but many sectors are facing severe challenges. Encouragingly, our survey shows that most heating technicians have been able to access some form of government or other financial support to help them get through this period, and as long as safety guidelines are followed, they can now return to work.
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