What is job management software for tradesmen?

Job management software for tradesmen is an all-in-one tool that helps UK trade businesses manage every job, every customer, and every team member — anytime, anywhere. It typically includes quotes and invoices, scheduling, job sheets, certificates, and financial reporting, replacing paper-based admin with a single digital system.

What is the best job management software for UK tradesmen?

Powered Now is rated as one of the best job management software solutions for UK tradesmen, based on 1,200+ reviews. It is designed specifically for UK trade businesses including electricians, plumbers, gas engineers, landscapers, HVAC engineers and pest control companies. It is fully compliant with Making Tax Digital and includes UK-based phone and chat support.

How much does job management software cost?

Powered Now offers three plans for UK tradesmen. The Business plan starts from £28/month per user, the Professional plan from £32/month per user, and the Premium plan from £40/month per user (all excluding VAT). Annual billing is available with 2 months free, starting from £280/year. A 14-day free trial is available with no credit card required.

Does Powered Now work on iPhone, Android and desktop?

Yes. Powered Now is compatible with PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Android phones and tablets. The mobile app works offline, so engineers can manage jobs and complete forms even without an internet connection on site.

Can Powered Now handle Gas Safety certificates and electrical forms?

Yes. Powered Now includes digital forms and certificates including Gas Safety records, Electrical certificates, and Risk Assessments. These can be filled out, signed, and stored digitally, and the system sends automatic annual reminders to help win repeat work.

Is Powered Now Making Tax Digital compliant?

Yes. Powered Now is fully compliant with HMRC's Making Tax Digital requirements. The Professional and Premium plans allow you to submit VAT returns directly, and the software integrates with Xero for additional accounting needs.

How long does it take to get started with Powered Now?

You can start a free 14-day trial with no credit card required. Powered Now's UK-based support team helps you get set up, migrate your existing customers, and get the most out of the software — available by phone, chat, or video call.

Powered Now Receptionist

The AI Receptionist
Built For UK Trades.

Answers every call, takes the job details, and texts them straight to your phone, so you never lose another customer to a missed call.

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Trusted by 4,000+ UK trade businesses

Customer Calling

07700 900123

PN Receptionist

00:01

Taking the job details…

PN Receptionist

New enquiry from Dave R.

Boiler not firing, no hot water. Wants a call back after 4pm on 07700 900123.

Call Captured

Dave R. · Boiler repair
Call back after 4pm

Missed Calls Are
Costing You Money

Every unanswered call is a job going to someone else.

Before PN Receptionist

Too Many Missed Jobs

Calls go unanswered
While you’re up a ladder or mid-job.
Callers hang up
And ring the next name on the list.
Evenings lost
Chasing missed calls after hours.
A real receptionist costs £25k+
So most trades just miss the calls instead.

With PN Receptionist

Every Call Handled. Every Time.

Picks up professionally
Every time, even at 10pm on a Sunday.
Talks in a natural voice
Takes the caller’s name, number and job.
Sends the lead straight to you
Lands on your phone, nothing slips the net.
Texts back missed calls
Anyone who hangs up. A lead you’d have lost.

See It At Work

See how PN Receptionist handles every call, from first ring to follow-up.

POWERED NOW

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SETTINGS

Voice

CURRENT VOICE · SARAH

Choose how I sound

Tap a voice, then preview it with your greeting.

Owen

Engaging British voice

Verity

Calm British voice

Jason

London gangster, punchy and characterful

Calls SMS Settings

Back

Luke Spary

+447399408286 · 2 Jul, 09:24

⋮

Routine Lead logged 14 sec

Call back Convert

Recording Download

0:000:14

SummaryTranscript

Summary

Hungry Goat Lawn Care was on another call, so offered a callback. Luke gave his name and number and confirmed he’s happy to be called back today.

Calls SMS Settings

Hungry Goat Lawn Care

Sorry we missed your call! Thanks for calling Hungry Goat Lawn Care, someone will call you back shortly.

Thanks, it’s about a lawn that needs its first cut of the season.

Got it! We’ll ring you shortly to confirm a time.

See It At Work

See how PN Receptionist handles every call, from first ring to follow-up.

Voice & Script

Choose Your Voice

POWERED NOW

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SETTINGS

Voice

CURRENT VOICE · SARAH

Choose how I sound

Tap a voice, then preview it.

Owen

Engaging British voice

Jason

London gangster, punchy and characterful

Calls SMS Settings

Choose a voice and set what your receptionist says.

Call History

Every Call, Logged

Back

Luke Spary

2 Jul, 09:24

⋮

Routine Lead logged

Call back Convert

Recording

0:000:14

Summary

Hungry Goat Lawn Care was on another call, so offered a callback. Luke gave his name and number.

Calls SMS Settings

See each call, recording and summary in one place.

Automatic Follow-up

Follows Up By Text

Hungry Goat Lawn Care

Sorry we missed your call! Thanks for calling Hungry Goat Lawn Care, someone will call you back shortly.

Thanks, it’s about a lawn that needs its first cut of the season.

Got it! We’ll ring you shortly to confirm a time.

If someone hangs up, they get a helpful text straight away.

How Much Does A Missed Call Actually Cost?

Every missed call has a price. Here’s yours.

Work at risk

Missed enquiries: 240
Jobs you could have won: 36

Win that work back. Powered Now Receptionist answers every call you can’t, from £29 a month.

Hear The Receptionist

Pricing

Choose Your Plan

Both plans answer every call, day and night, and log it straight into your diary. Pick the option that fits how your customers like to get in touch.

Speech

Answers every call in a natural voice and captures the lead, so nothing gets missed.

£29/mo

No setup fee, cancel anytime

Unlimited calls, answered 24/7
Auto call summaries & follow-up tasks
Keeps your existing number
Powered Now integration Coming soon

Get Speech — £29/mo

Speech + Text

Everything in Speech, plus automatic text follow-ups so the conversation can carry on by SMS.

£39/mo

No setup fee, cancel anytime

Everything in Speech
Automatic text follow-ups by SMS
Callers can keep chatting after the call
Powered Now integration Coming soon

Get Speech + Text — £39/mo

Still Unsure?

One booked job pays for your subscription. For the whole year. A human receptionist costs £25,000+ a year. A missed call just costs you the job.

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FAQ

THE BITS YOU’RE WONDERING ABOUT

Everything you need to know about your PN Receptionist

Does it sound like a robot?

It sounds professional and natural. Most customers are far happier with a responsive voice that takes their details than a voicemail that never gets returned. They can always ask for a call back from you directly.

Do I need to change my phone number?

No. You keep your existing number and set up call forwarding in a few minutes. Calls go to your PN Receptionist after a set number of rings, or at the times you choose.

What does it do with the details?

Every enquiry comes straight to your phone as a notification, so nothing gets missed. It captures the caller’s name, number and what they need, and creates a follow-up task. Full Powered Now sync — where calls and bookings pull straight into your account — is coming next month.

Can I control when it is switched on?

Completely. After hours only, all day, or just when you are on a job — you decide. It works around you, and you can turn it on or off whenever you like.

What if a call needs to reach me urgently?

Tell it what to listen for — certain keywords, emergencies, specific customers — and it will text you immediately or put the call straight through.

How fast is it to set up?

Minutes. You keep your number, switch on call forwarding, and tell it the basics about your business — hours, services, area. Then it is answering for you.

Does it work with my Powered Now account?

Yes — it is available as an add-on to your existing Powered Now plan. Full integration, where calls and bookings pull straight into your account automatically, is coming next month. Right now every enquiry comes straight to your phone as a notification so nothing gets missed.

What does it cost — and can I cancel?

Two plans: Speech is £29 a month, and Speech + Text — which adds automatic text follow-ups callers can reply to — is £39 a month. No setup fee, cancel anytime, no questions asked. At £29 to start, one booked job covers it — we are confident it will pay for itself in the first month.