Plumbers are incredibly sought after. It's a fantastic career choice for someone who's keen to learn specialist skills and wants a long and lucrative career. You'll have the option of working for a big organisation or becoming self-employed and we explain the differences so you can make an informed choice. If you're a practical, motivated and out-going individual that is great at working through a problem efficiently and logically, a career as a plumber could be perfect for you. Inside you'll find case studies from professional plumbers sharing their thoughts and experiences. Real Life Guide: Plumbing is straight- talking and contains essential information to get your dream career as a plumber off the ground. Real Life Guides are practical guides for practical people. They inform and inspire by providing genuinely useful information about what it takes to succeed in your chosen career.