Virtual Assistant for Trades Businesses
Are you sharp, forward-thinking and brilliant with people? Do you thrive on taking initiative, spotting opportunities, and making things happen — not just waiting to be told what to do?
At VA4Trades, we're not your average VA service. We're the Business Goal Keepers for landscapers, builders, and other trade businesses across the UK. From answering calls to qualifying leads, managing CRMs, and even helping with recruitment — we keep things moving so our clients can focus on their craft.
Now, we're looking for an ad-hoc Virtual Assistant to join our growing team.
What you'll be doing:
* Answering and making calls with genuine warmth and professionalism
* Turning enquiries into booked appointments
* Following up quotes and chasing leads — creating sales momentum for our clients
* Using tools like and CRMs to keep everything on track
* Helping with recruitment tasks (shortlisting, filtering applicants, arranging interviews)
* Coming up with fresh ideas and better ways of doing things — and actually running with them
What we're looking for:
* A natural people-person who can sell without even realising they're selling
* Strong customer service skills with a commercial edge
* Forward-thinking, solution-driven, and not afraid to speak up with ideas
* Comfortable working independently from home on an ad-hoc, flexible basis
* Knowledge of landscaping, construction or trades would be a bonus (but not essential)
* Quick to learn new systems and CRMs (experience with is a plus)
Why join VA4Trades?
* Flexible ad-hoc hours
* Work from home with full support from our experienced team
* Occasional onsite work in our West Lothian office
* Be part of a business that's shaking up how tradespeople work
* Chance to make a real difference — your ideas will shape how we grow
If you're someone who wants more than just "a job," who loves to add value, and who gets a buzz from turning opportunities into results, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now with a short note about you, your experience, and why you'd be a great fit for VA4Trades.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Freelance
Pay: £12.21-£15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
* Work from home
Application question(s):
* Do you have any trade business knowledge
Location:
* Livingston EH54 8AD (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Livingston EH54 8AD