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East Midlands Declared Top Region For UK Tradespeople In Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles' Index
The East Midlands has emerged as the top region for tradespeople in the UK, according to a recent study by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. The survey highlighted that tradespeople in this area experience less stress, work fewer hours, and have shorter commutes compared to their counterparts across the UK. This contrasts sharply with London, where longer hours and commutes contribute to higher stress levels.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles' study revealed significant regional differences in working conditions for tradespeople. In the East Midlands, 49% of van drivers reported no increase in working hours, unlike the 61% nationwide who experienced longer hours. Additionally, East Midlands workers average 9.03 hours daily, less than the UK's 9.25-hour average.
Tradespeople in the East Midlands also enjoy shorter commutes, averaging 67.95 miles daily compared to London's 103.39 miles and the North West's 98.85 miles. This reduced travel distance potentially saves drivers up to 82.42 hours annually. Such factors contribute to lower stress levels among East Midlands workers.
Stress levels vary significantly across regions, with only 30% of East Midlands tradespeople feeling overwhelmed weekly, compared to higher percentages elsewhere. In contrast, Northern Ireland reported a staggering 71% feeling overwhelmed at least once a week.
The frequency of mental health-related job refusals also varied by region. Tradespeople in the East Midlands turned down fewer jobs due to mental health issues (2.84 days) compared to an average of 3.58 days across the UK. London and Wales reported higher figures at 4.05 and 5.75 days respectively.
Craig Cavanagh from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles noted: "We understand the challenges that many of the UK’s tradespeople are experiencing, but the regional differences highlighted in this index have really been eye-opening." He emphasised their commitment to supporting van drivers through various services.
Comparative Regional Data
The index provided a detailed breakdown of working conditions by region:
>South West>North East>Scotland>East of England>North West>West MidlandsLondod9>.54d38%d103>.39d12 pThis comprehensive data underscores how working conditions differ greatly across regions in terms of hours worked, stress levels, and commuting distances.The findings from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles highlight significant disparities in work-life balance for tradespeople across different UK regions, with those in the East Midlands enjoying more favourable conditions than their peers elsewhere.
| Region | Average Weekly Hours | % Feeling Overwhelmed Weekly | Average Weekly Mileage | Index Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands | 9.03 | 30% | 67.95 | 32 pts |
| Northern Ireland | 8.32 | 71% | 75.06 | 27 pts |
| Wales | 8.73 | 37% | 90.90 | 24 pts |
| South East | 9.16 | 41% | 73.61 | 24 pts |
| Yorkshire and Humber | 9.12 | 40% | 78.59 | 24 pts |
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| >8.>41%>91.>20 pts/tr | ||||
| >9.>39%>86.>17 pts/tr | ||||
| >8.>20%>98.>17 pts/tr | ||||
| >9.>37%>86.>17 pts/tr | ||||
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