London Field-Based Multi-Trade Maintenance Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Varied work

Office support with bookings and comms

Training on standards and reporting

Opportunities for more involved work

Team that values workmanship

Job summary

Optimal Maintenance & Refurbishment is seeking an experienced trade professional for field-based work across London. This self-employed role requires strong multi-trade skills, the ability to diagnose problems and deliver high-quality repairs in occupied and refurbishment projects.

You should bring depth in a core trade such as carpentry or plumbing, with capability across other repairs. You’ll work across London on varied jobs, with flexible daily schedules and clear communication with clients

Qualifications

• Substantial hands-on experience in property maintenance, repairs or refurbishment.
• Strong core-trade skills with practical ability across several trades.
• Trade qualifications or evidence of equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess faults properly and identify cause before repairs.
• Complete work to agreed scope with care and finished result.
• Estimate materials and labour time required.
• Communicate clearly for quotes and proposed solutions.
• Plan days, source materials and attend appointments reliably.
• Follow calendar using Optimal’s platform and upload before/after photos.

Skills

Multi-trade skills

Core trade expertise

Own tools

Driving licence (UK)

CSCS card (adv)

English proficiency

Job description

Optimal Maintenance & Refurbishment is seeking an experienced trade professional for field-based work across London. This self-employed role requires strong multi-trade skills, the ability to diagnose problems and deliver high-quality repairs in occupied and refurbishment projects.

You should bring depth in a core trade such as carpentry or plumbing, with capability across other repairs. You’ll work across London on varied jobs, with flexible daily schedules and clear communication with clients