Skilled Trades Jobs in the UK

1,278 open positions across the country

There are around 1,800 live skilled trades jobs on Joboru right now, across 506 employers. Roughly 29% of postings include a salary figure, which is useful if you're benchmarking pay before applying.

Most skilled trades jobs that quote an annual figure sit between £30k and £45k, with the median around £36k. Senior and specialist positions extend above that range, while contract and hourly work shows up as a separate band of postings priced by the hour or day.

Demand concentrates in belfast, birmingham, bristol, and leicester, though postings appear in towns and cities across the UK. Active recruiters and employers include AWE Nuclear Security Technologies, Ernest Gordon Recruitment, and Zachary Daniels, alongside direct postings from a wide range of smaller firms.

Frequently asked about skilled trades jobs in the UK

How many skilled trades jobs are available in the UK right now?
Joboru currently lists 1,278 live skilled trades roles across the UK. Listings refresh hourly — expired roles drop off, new ones appear continuously throughout the day.
Where are most UK skilled trades jobs based?
Skilled Trades hiring is concentrated in Birmingham, Bristol, and Belfast, though roles also appear across smaller UK towns and remote-friendly employers. Use the location filter or browse by city to narrow to where you want to work.
Are these skilled trades jobs from real employers?
Yes. Every role is sourced directly from employer feeds or approved recruitment partners. We don't show paid placements, duplicates, or low-quality reposts, and every listing is automatically verified before it appears.
How often are new skilled trades jobs added?
New skilled trades openings are added every hour as employers post them. The number you see above updates automatically, so bookmarking this page and checking back regularly is a useful way to catch new roles early.