Heating Engineer (Self Employed)
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are Qeeper.
We complete maintenance work for some of the largest letting agents & property managers in the UK, mostly prime properties in London, Edinburgh, and Brighton. We partner with the UK's best Tradspeople, completing 100’s of reactive and planned jobs each week. We are proud to be rated 4.9/5 stars on Trustpilot.
We are looking for a self-employed heating engineer to complete planned and reactive work on domestic properties across Edinburgh.
We are a friendly team and enjoy great working relationships with the engineers we partner with.
What are we offering?
- £50 per hour on-site
- Backed up by a friendly and supportive office team
- High volume of work Mon - Fri and over weekends
Typical jobs include:
- Boiler maintenance & fault finding
- Gas safety checks & servicing
- Water & gas leaks
- General heating and plumbing repairs
- Occasional boiler installations
What are we looking for?
- Experience across planned and reactive gas and plumbing works
- Gas Safe Registered
- Own van, tools, and Flue gas analyser
- Friendly and reliable with good communication skills
Job Types: Full-time, Freelance
Salary: £50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
Application question(s):
- Are you currently a self-employed Tradesperson with your own van, tools, and insurance?
Experience:
- Domestic Gas Engineer: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Heating Engineer (Self Employed) roles across Qeeper's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £50 - £50 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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