Job description
Self Employed Multi-Skilled Commercial Maintenance Engineer (Own transport and tools)
Location: Based in Gravesend, Kent – covering the South East
£180 - £200 per day (negotiable) + Overtime + Fuel/Tolls/Parking/CC London
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm (40 hours per week, plus overtime as required)
About Us
PAD Property Care is a well-established and trusted maintenance contractor based in Gravesend, Kent, providing reliable and professional services to a portfolio of commercial retail clients across the South East.
We pride ourselves on delivering quality workmanship, efficient response times, and a straightforward approach to property maintenance. We understand that our engineers are at the heart of what we do – which is why we value hard work, experience, and a practical, can-do attitude.
We are looking for a Multi-Skilled Commercial Maintenance Engineer to join our team and help us continue to provide exceptional service across our sites.
About the Role
This is a mobile role where you will attend commercial premises to carry out a variety of responsive repairs, maintenance tasks, and small works. You will receive work orders via our job management system (Simpro) and be expected to assess, plan, and carry out the required repairs to a high standard, with a focus on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
You will be responsible for diagnosing issues on site, sourcing the most cost-effective solution, and completing works efficiently, often working independently.
We are looking for someone who is self-sufficient, trustworthy, and confident across multiple trades, with good problem-solving skills and a customer-friendly approach.
Key Responsibilities:
* Carry out a range of maintenance and repair tasks across multiple trade areas
* Plan daily routes efficiently to maximise your working time
* Accurately complete job reports and upload photos via the Simpro app
* Maintain a clean, tidy, and professional working environment on site
* Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures and company policies
* Participate in a shared on-call rota to provide out-of-hours emergency support
* Represent the company in a professional manner at all times
Skills and Experience Required:
* Minimum 10 years' experience in a similar maintenance or multi-trade role
* Relevant City and Guilds qualification (or equivalent) in at least one core trade
* Confident in fault finding and diagnosing a wide range of repair issues
* Able to assess and deliver efficient and cost-effective solutions
* Comfortable working alone and managing your own workload
* Must be competent using a smartphone or tablet to manage jobs electronically
* Own tools required
* A basic DBS check may be required, depending on site requirements (we will advise if needed)
Key Trade Areas:
You must be skilled and confident in the following:
* Plumbing
* Basic Carpentry and Joinery
* Tiling
* Painting and Decorating
* Flooring
* Suspended Ceilings and Partitioning
* Wall Cladding
* Metal Fabrications
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: £180.00-£200.00 per day
Work Location: In person