Job Management Software for Tradespeople

Whether you're a plumber, locksmith, or electrician - PaperTrail helps you track jobs, generate invoices, and get paid faster. Manage your entire business from your phone, van, or office.

Book a free demo Job management dashboard for tradespeople showing scheduled jobs, quotes, and invoicing

Why tradespeople choose PaperTrail

Most tradespeople didn't go into business to spend their evenings doing admin. But without a proper system, quotes get forgotten, invoices pile up, and cash flow suffers.

PaperTrail gives plumbers, electricians, locksmiths, and other tradespeople a simple system to manage jobs from the first enquiry through to final payment - all from your phone.

Tradesperson using PaperTrail on mobile for job management

Track every job from start to finish

See all your jobs in one place - from initial quote to final invoice. Each job has its own record with customer details, notes, photos, and materials used.

Your entire team sees the same information in real time, so nothing slips through the cracks.

  • Job tracking dashboard
  • One-click invoicing
  • Quote generation on site
  • Drag-and-drop job scheduling
  • SMS reminders to clients
  • Mobile-friendly for on-site use
  • Online payment collection
  • Expense and materials tracking

Invoice your clients instantly

Generate professional invoices from your job data with a single click. No more end-of-month admin sessions trying to remember what work you did three weeks ago.

Invoice as you complete each job, send payment links so clients can pay by card immediately, and watch your cash flow improve.

2hrs saved per day on admin by tradespeople using PaperTrail
45% faster invoicing turnaround
2hrs saved per day on admin
30% improvement in cash flow

Based on reported improvements from PaperTrail trade customers, 2025.

See PaperTrail in action for your trade

Book a 15-minute demo covering quoting, scheduling, and invoicing.

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Built for the way tradespeople actually work

Whether you're on site, in the van, or back in the office managing jobs - PaperTrail fits around your workflow, not the other way around.

Quote builder

Create professional quotes on site with your saved materials, labour rates, and markup. Send directly to the client by email or SMS. Clients can accept quotes online, and the job is automatically created in your system.

Job scheduling

Drag and drop jobs onto your calendar. Set travel time, allocate team members, and view your week at a glance. If a job overruns, reschedule the rest of your day with a few taps.

Photo capture

Snap before-and-after photos on site and attach them to the job. Use them as evidence for insurance claims, client sign-off, and marketing your work on social media.

Client notifications

Automatically send clients an SMS when you're on the way, when the job is done, or when their invoice is ready. Professional communication that builds trust without taking up your time.

Expense tracking

Log materials and expenses per job as you go. See your true profit margins on every job and never forget to bill for materials again. Export expense reports for your accountant at tax time.

Payment collection

Send payment links with your invoices so clients can pay by card instantly. No chasing, no waiting for bank transfers. Get paid on the day the job is done, not weeks later.

Common challenges PaperTrail solves

Forgetting to invoice completed jobs

PaperTrail prompts you to invoice as soon as a job is marked complete, and can generate the invoice automatically based on the quote and any additional work recorded.

Late payments and poor cash flow

Online payment links let clients pay by card immediately. Most tradespeople using PaperTrail see payment within 48 hours of invoicing.

No-shows and wasted travel

Automatic SMS reminders before each appointment give clients the chance to confirm or reschedule. Fewer no-shows means more billable hours in your day.

End-of-month admin marathons

PaperTrail lets you handle admin in real time - quote on site, invoice on completion, and track expenses as they happen. No more batching everything at month end.

Get started in minutes

PaperTrail is designed to be simple enough that you can start using it on your very first day.

1

Book your demo

See PaperTrail in action with a walkthrough tailored to your trade. Takes 15 minutes and covers quoting, scheduling, invoicing, and payment collection.

2

We set up your account

We'll configure your job types, quote templates, and client notifications. Import existing customers from a spreadsheet or your phone contacts if you have them.

3

Start quoting and invoicing

You're up and running immediately. Send your first quote from the van on day one and your first invoice the same afternoon.

PaperTrail works across every sector

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Your team deserves better tools

Join 100+ businesses across the UK & Ireland who've already made the switch. Book a free demo and see the difference in 15 minutes.