Self-Employed Multi Trade Operative

Fraser Edwards Recruitment; Barking; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Self-Employed Tradesperson in the Barking & Dagenham area. The role involves flexible, ongoing contract work focused on performing maintenance and repairs in social housing. Candidates should have multi-trade skills, a clean driving license, and their own tools. This opportunity offers autonomy in scheduling and continuous work year-round.

Benefits

You choose your schedule

14-day payment terms

Location control

Trade preference matching

Ongoing pipeline of work

Qualifications

• Proven experience in domestic maintenance across multiple trades.
• Strong knowledge of working within social housing or private rented sector properties.
• Clean UK Driving Licence.
• Own Van and Full Set of Tools.
• Comfortable working in both occupied homes and void properties.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• UTR number required (CIS payment).

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day maintenance, repair, and refurbishment tasks.
• Attend scheduled appointments for reactive repairs and planned works.
• Diagnose faults and complete works to a high standard across various trades.
• Ensure work is completed in line with health & safety regulations.

Skills

Multi-Trade Maintenance

Plumbing Repairs & Installations

Electrical Repairs & Minor Installations

Gas/Heating System Repairs

Drainage Maintenance & Unblocking

Job description

Overview

Fraser Edwards is working in partnership with a well-established property management company to recruit a reliable and experienced Self-Employed Tradesperson. This is an ongoing contract role focused on carrying out responsive repairs, maintenance, and refurbishment works across occupied and void social housing and landlord-managed properties.

We're looking for skilled, self-motivated professionals to join our growing network of trusted tradespeople in East London, particularly in the Barking & Dagenham area.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day maintenance, repair, and refurbishment tasks in both tenanted and vacant residential properties
• Attend scheduled appointments for reactive repairs and planned works
• Diagnose faults and complete works to a high standard across various trades
• Ensure work is completed in line with health & safety regulations and customer service expectations

Core Trades Required

We are actively seeking professionals with skills and experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Multi-Trade Maintenance
• Plumbing Repairs & Installations
• Electrical Repairs & Minor Installations
• Gas/Heating System Repairs (including fault-finding & servicing)
• Drainage Maintenance & Unblocking

Requirements

• Proven experience in domestic maintenance across multiple trades
• Strong knowledge of working within social housing or private rented sector properties
• Clean UK Driving Licence
• Own Van and Full Set of Tools
• Must be comfortable working in both occupied homes and void properties
• Good communication and customer service skills
• UTR number required (CIS payment)

Benefits & Flexibility

• You choose your schedule: Work the days and hours that suit you
• 14-day payment terms: Regular and reliable payments
• Location control: Select the postcodes or areas you'd prefer to work in
• Trade preference matching: Only receive jobs relevant to your skillset
• Ongoing pipeline of work: Continuous stream of jobs available year-round

If you're a qualified and experienced tradesperson looking for consistent, flexible work and the freedom of self-employment, we'd love to hear from you