Trades covered on this page
Facilities maintenance, Property maintenance.
Typical scope of work
- Reactive repairs: doors, locks, fixtures and fittings
- Minor plumbing and electrical tasks within your competence
- Planned preventive maintenance rounds
- Void property preparation
- Reporting with photos for managing agents
Typical sites: Rented homes, managed blocks, offices, shops and schools.
Qualifications we ask you to evidence
- Proven maintenance experience across trades
- Qualifications for any regulated work you carry out (for example electrical or gas)
- Own tools and transport
- DBS check if you want work in schools or care settings
Course and scheme names are examples. We check certificates and registrations during review, and we only offer work that matches what you are qualified to do.
Insurance requirements
We ask every applicant for current public liability insurance. Our usual minimum is £2,000,000, and many commercial clients require £5,000,000 before work on their sites is offered. If you employ anyone, employer's liability insurance is a legal requirement.
Subcontract and self-employed work
Property maintenance subcontract work, facilities maintenance subcontractor jobs and self-employed handyman engineer work are offered as clients need them. Workload varies and is not guaranteed.
Joining our network does not guarantee any work or income. Jobs are offered when suitable work is available in your area, and you are free to accept or decline each one. You work as a self-employed contractor responsible for your own tax, tools, registrations and insurance.
How to apply
- Open the UK Gas Plumbers engineer app at app.ukgasplumbers.com.
- Add your trades, working area, availability, qualifications and insurance documents.
- Our team reviews your application and contacts you if we have suitable work.
Frequently asked questions
Can I do gas or electrical work as a maintenance operative?
Only if you hold the right registration and qualifications. We never offer regulated work you are not certified for.
Is this suitable for multi-trade operatives?
Yes. List every skill in the app so we can match jobs properly.
How do I apply?
Apply online at app.ukgasplumbers.com. You'll add your trades, working area, qualifications and insurance details, and our team reviews each application.
Is work guaranteed?
No. We offer jobs when suitable work comes in for your trade and area. There is no promised volume or income.
