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UK trade jobs are not all the same. A domestic plumber, commercial electrician, site manager, roofer, apprentice and drainage engineer can have very different pay, training, tickets and working days. Start with live roles, then use the guides to check whether the route is worth your time before paying for training.
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High demand · £35k–£45k
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Steady demand · £30k–£42k
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Matchtech
Source: Reed. Job Title: Electrician Location: Glasgow Job Type: Contract - Immediate Start Salary & Shifts: Competitive rates depending on shift type - full breakdown below Due to the nature of the role, candi...
SNG (Sovereign Network Group)
Source: Reed. Here at Sovereign Network Group we provide quality, affordable homes in happy, successful places. What we do makes a real difference to people's lives, and you'll share the satisfaction of doing som...
SNG (Sovereign Network Group)
Source: Reed. Here at Sovereign Network Group we provide quality, affordable homes in happy, successful places. What we do makes a real difference to people's lives, and you'll share the satisfaction of doing somet...
MEARS GROUP PLC
Source: Reed. Hourly rate: 21.50 Joiner Location: Dundee Contract: Full Time, Permanent Salary: 21.50 an hour, plus, company van & fuel card 42.5 hours per week, Monday- Friday We’re currently seeking a hardwor...
The Hyde Group
Source: Reed. Roofer Dartford - covering postcode areas across Dartford, Bromley, Croydon and Medway Up to 38,000 plus company van and fuel card Successful candidate will undergo a basic DBS check Hyde is looking t...
Reed
Source: Reed. Working hours: 37 hours per week, 8:00am – 4:30pm, Monday to Friday. Schedule type: This is a site-based role covering areas from Croydon down to Brighton, depending on repair jobs. Jobs are scheduled...
Matchtech
Source: Reed. Welders required for BAE Working in Barrow, United Kingdom Rates & Shift details below Our partner, BAE Systems, are seeking experienced Welders to join their growing team in Barrow on a 12-month ...
MEARS GROUP PLC
Source: Reed. Hourly rate: 15.56 Plasterer Location: Dover Contract: Full Time Permanent Salary up to 15.56per hour, plus, company van & fuel card 42.5 hours per week (8-5 Monday- Friday) About the role: We’re ...
Liberty Group
Source: Reed. Gas Engineer – Shropshire Base salary of 38,979.20 | Realistic OTE up to 50k+ per annum | Company Van & Fuel | Local Patch If you’re a Gas Engineer who takes pride in doing the job properly, wants...
Matchtech
Source: Reed. Our client, a leading organisation within the Defence & Security sector, is seeking experienced Scaffolders to join their team on a contract basis. The position is local to the area and involves s...
Liberty Group
Source: Reed. Groundworker – Responsive Maintenance Wirral / Ellesmere Port/ Cheshire West (10-20 miles radius) 33,565 + Progression opportunities + Company Van & Fuel Card + Benefits Permanent full time 8am to...
Ian Williams
Source: Reed. Can you turn a tired room into something customers are proud of? Our Capital/Planned Works team, based in the Salisbury area is looking for a skilled Painter/Decorator to join us, transform...
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Greater London
Average trade salary: £38,000 - £52,000
Top routes: Electrician, Plumber, Carpenter
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North West England
Average trade salary: £32,000 - £42,000
Top routes: Electrician, Plumber, Joiner
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West Midlands
Average trade salary: £31,000 - £42,000
Top routes: Electrician, Plumber, Bricklayer
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Scotland
Average trade salary: £30,000 - £40,000
Top routes: Electrician, Plumber, Joiner
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South East England
Average trade salary: £32,000 - £42,000
Top routes: Electrician, Plumber, Carpenter
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East Midlands
Average trade salary: £29,000 - £40,000
Top routes: Electrician, Plumber, Welder
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South East England
Average trade salary: £33,000 - £44,000
Top routes: Electrician, Plumber, Carpenter
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Scotland
Average trade salary: £33,000 - £42,000
Top routes: Electrician, Plumber, Joiner
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