Andrew MacMillan, 21, Damp Proof Technician
How long have you been in the trade? Since November 2020 What got you interested in your job? I've always been...
Eilidh Robertson, DIY & Gardening Enthusiast
What sort of DIY/Gardening projects have you undertaken? I mostly do ''light'' DIY projects, like painting, recently the iron railings at...
David Russel, 40, Floor Layer
Kris Taylor, 31, Floor & Wall Tiler
''They’re an absolute God send! They’re the best on the market in my opinion. We’ve now finished for the day/week and it doesn’t even feel like I’ve been on my knees at all, no redness, no soreness, no aches or pains when getting up off them.''
Jennie Jones, 45, Gas Engineer
''Look after your body. It’s your most important asset. Don’t take risks with health and safety. Use proper lifting techniques. And take good care of your knees. I ended up having four months off sick, and almost losing my job as a result of having weak knees.''
Ralph Blair, 38, Floor Layer & Restorer
Paul Coburn, 59, Tiler
''Since using Recoil kneepads you come home from work pain free and you just wouldn’t think you had been on your knees all day. When you’re young, you don’t realise the damage that you are doing to your body until down the line it all takes a tole on you.''
Annie Bowman, 47, Painter & Decorator
''They are good for wearing over trousers that don’t have kneepad pockets in and because you aren’t so low down, they are really easy to go from kneeling to standing. They are so much more comfortable than kneepads that fit in your trousers, as they are always at the right place.''