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Find subcontractors in Scotland

Search checked subcontractors by trade, location, free dates and job rate, then book several at once. Joining and posting jobs is free; you pay a 2% fee only when you hire.

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What you'll see when you join

Members see full profiles. Here's an example, and the latest subcontractors without their names.

Example profile, not a real member

Heating engineer

Trades
Plumbing and Heating
Covers
Glasgow City, North Lanarkshire · travels 30 miles
Job rate
£220 a day
Available
From next Monday
Checked
Photo ID and face check, Gas Safe, CSCS card, insurance
Reviews
Star rating from contractors they've worked for

Phone numbers and emails stay private. You message and book through the site.

Latest subcontractors

  • RoofingCity of Edinburgh, East Ayrshire and 5 moreFree now
  • Plumbing and HeatingAll of Scotland · travels 100 milesFree from 16 Nov 2026
  • HeatingAll of Scotland · travels 500 miles£1 job rateFree now
  • HeatingAll of ScotlandFree now
  • See who is freeFilter by the dates you need and leave out anyone already booked.
  • Checked profilesPhoto ID and face check, Gas Safe, CSCS cards and insurance, checked by hand.
  • Rates up frontJob rates and travel distance on every profile, before you get in touch.
  • Post a jobPost a contract for one trade or several and let subcontractors apply.

How it works

  1. Search or post

    Search the directory, or post a job and let subcontractors come to you.

  2. Shortlist and message

    Keep a private shortlist and message people through the site.

  3. Book

    Send one booking request to several people. You pay a 2% fee on the agreed value when someone accepts.

Trades

Plumbing, heating, electrical and roofing

Questions

How much does it cost to find subcontractors?

Joining, searching and posting jobs is free. When you hire through Trade-Link-UK, you pay a 2% fee on the agreed contract value.

Are the subcontractors checked?

Members upload photo ID, a live face check, Gas Safe and CSCS cards and insurance. Our team checks each one by hand before the Verified badge shows, and badges drop off when documents expire.

Which areas do you cover?

All 32 locations in Scotland, from Glasgow City and the City of Edinburgh to Highland and the islands. Subcontractors tick the locations they work in and say how far they travel.

Is Trade-Link-UK an agency?

No. We introduce contractors and subcontractors. You agree the job, price and terms directly with each other.