Independent London Field Maintenance Engineer (Multi‑Trade)

The Optimal Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Optimal Maintenance & Refurbishment in London is looking for an experienced trade professional with strong multi‑trade skills to diagnose problems, make sound decisions and deliver work to a consistently high standard. You’ll handle a varied workload across occupied homes and refurbishment projects, moving between fault-finding, repairs, installations and finishing work.

You should bring depth in a core trade—such as carpentry or plumbing—alongside the ability to handle a wider range of property

Qualifications

• Substantial hands-on experience in property maintenance, repairs or refurbishment.
• Strong skills in a core trade, supported by practical ability across other trades.
• Examples and references demonstrating work you personally completed.
• Relevant trade qualifications or evidence of equivalent practical experience, plus any specific qualifications required for your work.
• The ability to work independently, solve problems and explain your recommendations clearly.
• Your own suitable tools.
• A valid driving licence suitable for driving in the UK and confidence travelling across London.
• Good spoken and written English and a professional manner with clients and residents.
• Confidence using a smartphone for schedules, reports and photographs.
• A CSCS card, fire‑door training and experience working in occupied properties are advantages.

Responsibilities

• Assess faults properly and identify their cause before starting repairs.
• Complete work to the agreed scope, with care and attention to the finished result.
• Select suitable materials and estimate realistic labour time and quantities.
• Provide clear information for further quotes, including the proposed solution, materials and time required.
• Recognise the limits of your competence and request specialist support when needed.
• Plan your day, source materials efficiently and attend agreed appointments reliably.
• Use Optimal’s platform to follow your calendar, submit daily updates and upload clear before‑and‑after photographs.
• Report unexpected issues promptly and obtain agreement before changing the scope.
• Protect the property, work safely and leave the area clean and tidy.
• Check your work before completion and take ownership of any workmanship issues

Skills

Multi-trade skills

Core trade

Problem solving

Client communication

Job description

Optimal Maintenance & Refurbishment in London is looking for an experienced trade professional with strong multi‑trade skills to diagnose problems, make sound decisions and deliver work to a consistently high standard. You’ll handle a varied workload across occupied homes and refurbishment projects, moving between fault-finding, repairs, installations and finishing work.

You should bring depth in a core trade—such as carpentry or plumbing—alongside the ability to handle a wider range of property