As our next AI Engineer, you’ll play a key role in helping us build the UK’s go-to home improvement marketplace. From bridging the gap between cutting-edge AI research and real-world application, your work will help us move forward by building the intelligent systems that simplify home improvements for millions - fast, fair, and without the faff.
Forget long lists, here’s what you’ll actually spend your time on:
Delivering production-ready AI solutions that drive results for our customers and trades.
Spotting ways to improve how we work by identifying where AI (and where not AI) can solve complex business problems.
Collaborating with cross-functional product teams to integrate intelligent workflows into our wider ecosystem.
Making sure every interaction with our platform is smarter, faster, and leaves people feeling confident in Checkatrade.
It’s not about ticking every box. It’s about turning up curious, ready to crack on. You’ll do well here if you bring:
Production AI Experience: A proven track record of designing, building, and deploying AI-powered solutions (not just training models, but making them work at scale).
Programming Proficiency: You’re a pro with JavaScript or TypeScript and comfortable with modern software development frameworks.
AI Fundamentals: A strong grip on algorithms, evals, agentic workflows, and MCP. You understand the trade-offs of different model types and know when a simpler solution is better.
Solid Engineering Roots: Deep knowledge of design patterns, CI/CD pipelines, and version control.
Communication Skills: The ability to translate complex technical concepts—like model performance or system trade-offs—to anyone from a fellow dev to a non-technical stakeholder.
We believe great work deserves great rewards. Here’s just a taste:
Competitive salary + annual bonus
Employee Share Program
Health, well-being, and learning support
Gym membership, Smart Tech Scheme, and Cycle Scheme
Birthday/Special day leave
Buy/Sell holiday scheme
1 week’s paid charity leave and much more!
How we’ll get to know each other
Screening call with one of our Talent Acquisition Partners.
1st stage interview with our Engineering Manager
2nd stage interview with our Senior Engineer
Final stage with cross-functional Stakeholders
If this sounds like the place where you can do your best work, we’d love to hear from you, even if you don’t tick every box
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About us
We’re Checkatrade – the UK’s leading platform for finding a tradesperson. With more than 50,000 trades listed and over 6 million reviews, we help homeowners get jobs done right and help tradespeople grow their business.
We’re growing fast, with big plans to become the go-to brand for home improvements. If you care about great work, take pride in the details, and want to make an impact, you’ll fit right in.
What We Do
Checkatrade is one of the UK’s top online marketplaces for home improvements and repairs. Our mission is to be the trusted foundation of every home by connecting people with trades and tools to make home improvements easy – because we believe safe and happy homes improve lives, support livelihoods, and build communities. From our humble beginnings in 1998 to becoming a national household name, we’re on an exciting journey. For more than 25 years Checkatrade has stood for reputation and raising standards – whether that is for our trade members, consumers, or our colleagues. We think big and are passionate about changing the face of home improvements and repairs. Today, we are a modern online marketplace and a force for good. We strive every day to support people to improve their homes and we don’t settle for the status quo – we are evolving, innovating, and growing. With generous investment from private equity partners Brookfield, we have an ambitious growth plan and a robust roadmap to get there. Led by our values – Be All In, Always Customer Obsessed, Get It Done, Be Bold, and Do The Right Thing – we are 500 high-performing individuals working across the UK, with high-spec offices in London and Portsmouth. We are here to be the best and inspire others to do the same, and to get there we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people – so if that sounds like you, you couldn’t join at a better time!
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