About UK Trade Jobs
Built for tradespeople. By people who understand the industry.
Our Mission
The UK has a skills crisis. Nearly 1 million trade workers are needed across construction, electrical, plumbing, and other skilled trades. Meanwhile, millions of people are stuck in unfulfilling office jobs, unaware that a well-paid, satisfying trade career is within reach.
UK Trade Jobs exists to bridge that gap. We're the UK's specialist job board exclusively for skilled trades — connecting qualified tradespeople with employers who need them, and helping career changers discover the trades.
Why We Built This
If you search for "electrician jobs" on the major job boards, your results are buried among thousands of unrelated roles. Tradespeople deserve better than scrolling through pages of marketing coordinator and data analyst listings to find their next job.
And employers? They're paying thousands to recruitment agencies when all they need is to connect with qualified, experienced tradespeople who are actively looking for work.
UK Trade Jobs solves both problems. One platform, 100% focused on skilled trades. Every job seeker is a tradesperson. Every listing is a trade role. Simple.
The UK Skills Shortage in Numbers
937,000
Skilled trade workers the UK is short of
225,000
New construction workers needed by 2027
£725M
Government investment in skills reform (2025-26)
50%
Of current tradespeople retiring within 15 years
1.5M
New homes the government has pledged to build
£35-55K
Average salary for a qualified tradesperson
What We Offer
For Job Seekers
Browse trade jobs by trade type, location, and salary. All roles are verified, UK-based skilled trade positions.
AI CV Builder
Build a professional trade CV in 2 minutes using AI. Designed specifically for tradespeople — understands CSCS, ECS, Gas Safe, and all trade qualifications.
Career Guides
Comprehensive guides on how to become an electrician, plumber, carpenter, and more. Step-by-step paths from zero to qualified.
For Employers
Post trade jobs and reach thousands of qualified tradespeople. From £49 per listing — a fraction of agency costs.
Get Involved
Whether you're a tradesperson looking for work or an employer looking to hire, we're here to help.
Contact Us
Got questions, feedback, or partnership enquiries? We'd love to hear from you.