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.
Latest Jobs
Mechanical Site Manager
Newmarket
Cambridgeshire
£300 - £350 per day
Mechanical Site Manager 6 Month Contract Newmarket 1st Step Solutions are working on behalf a Tier 1 M&E Contractor that have a requirement for an experienced Mechanical Site Manager to join them on a commercial project in Newmarket. You must have
Plumber / Pipefitter
Richmond
London
£28 per hour
Plumber / Pipefitter required | SW14 1st Step Solutions are looking for a Plumber / Pipefitter to work on a new School in Richmond. Your duties will consist of working on 15mm-28mm copper and steel press fit, some drainage work, bit of 2nd fix.
Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer
Ferndown
Dorset
£28000 - £32000 per annum
Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer Ferndown, Dorset £28,000 - £32,000 + Bonus + Pension + Holiday Excellent opportunity to join an organisation with a fantastic culture of personal skill development and career progression. On offer is an
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
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