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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Engineering and Manufacturing

We specialise in delivering high-quality Engineering and Manufacturing recruitment solutions across a wide range of technical and operational disciplines. From hands-on specialists to senior leadership, we connect industry leading employers with exceptional talent.

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Supply Chain Buyer

Okehampton

Devon

£30000 - £35000 per annum + Bonus + Pension + Holiday

In this role you will manage the purchasing of materials, products, or services by reviewing demand, creating purchase orders, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring on-time delivery. In this role you will also collaborate with internal teams to resolve supply issues, control costs, and maintain accurate records to keep operations running smoothly.

Quality Engineer

Okehampton

Devon

£38000 - £48000 per annum + Bonus + Pension + Holiday

This company is a leading manufacturer of mechanical products in a wide variety of industries. They have grown exponentially in recent years, and a role has been created for a quality professional to really shape change and make an impact. In this role you will look after the whole quality department. You will implement and improve the quality system, lead audits and investigations and work with proactive and reactive quality issues.

Plumber/Pipefitter

Brixham

Devon

Negotiable

Plumber/Pipefitter required for a project in Brixham (TQ5)

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