As a trained locksmith, you will often go to jobs where a customer has experienced a break in. Whilst in attendance, you will have carry out several jobs that vary depending on the type of break in and how the burglar gained entry. Read through our blog to see what you may have to do…
Locksmiths are being bombarded with questions about transponder keys and how to obtain duplicates. Many car owners will visit their dealership but end up paying a premium to have their car key copied. Learn about transponder keys, how they improve security, how to get a copy, and why remote key copies can be more expensive…
How to Conduct a Risk Assessment: Locksmith Edition Every company has a duty to ensure that their workplace, employees, contractors and members of the public are protected from potential harm. With so many health and safety rules and regulations to be followed it can often be confusing, especially trying to figure out what might and…
Christmas and the New Year can be a busy time of the year for many Locksmiths, as just like the rest of the year, people unfortunately lose their keys, get locked out and a broken lock doesn’t realise that Santa is on his way! Alongside the everyday needs for a Locksmith, burglaries are thought to…
Calling out a locksmith is not something a person does regularly, unless they are a landlord or a bailiff, so it might not be common knowledge what locksmiths do. There are many reasons why a customer would need the services of a locksmith, we will go through different situations when someone may need to engage…
Are you actively looking for a job as a Locksmith? We’ve gathered top tips to make it easier for you to create an impressive Locksmith CV. We’ll guide you through what you should and shouldn’t include when writing your CV when applying for Locksmithing roles. About Me Resume Section On the “About Me” section,…
Did you know there is more to a Locksmith’s role than just changing locks and cutting keys? A Locksmith’s day to day job is varied and so is a Locksmiths career as there are a whole host of different Locksmith specialist training that can be undertook. Take a look at our blog below to find…
The Locksmith industry is a very attractive industry for those looking to re-train as it offers flexible working hours, the ability to shape your own career and the opportunity to run your own business. There are many aspects of becoming a Locksmith that you will have to keep in mind before you decide to re-train,…
As an unregulated industry which encompasses a range of different services, needing a Locksmith can leave customers with different questions and doubts about choosing the right one and what services they need. As a Locksmith you will have a huge role in providing security knowledge and advice, so understanding what the most commonly asked questions…
Different Lock Brands When you are starting off in the Locksmith industry it will be hard to know what brand of locks are out there and which is the best one to work with. We have put together a quick guide to the main lock brands. Yale Chances are, you’ve heard of Yale, it’s…