The Mechanical & ElectricalRecruitment Specialists

Powering Careers, Connecting Talent

Welcome to 1st Step Solutions, your hub for Mechanical and Electrical recruitment. Managed by industry experts, and founded in 2004, we’ve built a reputation as a go-to for both talented candidates and valued clients.

In the UK, we bring a personal touch to bridging the gap between job seekers and companies. Let's take the 1st step together, where Mechanical and Electrical expertise meets a down-to-earth approach to career connections.

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Skilled Trades & Labour

At the heart of our operations lies a dedicated emphasis on M&E Trades and Labour. Our recruitment teams boast expertise in their respective areas, possessing a comprehensive understanding of the local transient workforce, ongoing projects, and market conditions, ensuring a targeted and proficient approach to our recruitment endeavours.

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Supervision & Technical

With expertise in temporary, permanent, and contract recruitment, we cater to a spectrum of roles crucial to project success from pre-construction through to handover. Whether you're seeking professionals for supervision, site management, technical positions, design roles, or those specialising in commercial and SHEQ aspects, our team is dedicated to connecting talent with opportunities that drive success in the ever-evolving landscape of the built environment.

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Business Support

Our consultants have extensive experience in sourcing talent that suits your business for the pivotal support roles that keep everything functioning, including Helpdesk Support, Document Control, Procurement, Bid Management, Purchase Ledger, Payroll, and Accounts roles.

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Mechanical Project Manager

Peterborough

Negotiable

The Mechanical Project Manager will lead the delivery of mechanical building services works from pre-construction through to handover for projects. This person will ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards. They will act as the key interface between the client, main contractor, subcontractors and internal teams.

Contracts Manager

London

Negotiable

We are currently seeking a highly experienced Contracts Manager to oversee and manage multiple Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) projects from tender through to final account. The successful candidate will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and compliance.

Mechanical Design Engineer

Witham

Essex

£75000.00 - £80000.00 per annum

Seeking a talented and motivated Mechanical Design Engineer to join our clients in-house design team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing cost-effective and technically robust mechanical design solutions based on Stage 3 design information. You will work closely with their internal electrical and CAD teams to produce fully co-ordinated designs ready for construction.

Meet the Leadership Team

Our management team brings a wealth of expertise and commitment to ensuring your journey with us is smooth and successful. Get acquainted with the leaders who make our vision a reality