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The Mechanical & ElectricalRecruitment Specialists

Powering Careers, Connecting Talent

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.
Skilled Trades & Labour
Skilled Trades & Labour
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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.
Supervision & Technical
Supervision & Technical
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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.
Business Support
Business Support
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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.
Engineering and Manufacturing
Engineering and Manufacturing

Latest Jobs

Duct Fitter

Chichester
West Sussex
£28.50 - £42.00 per hour
Duct Fitters needed in Chichester, PO18 - ASAP Starts

Plumber

Leeds
West Yorkshire
Up to £23.50 per hour
Plumbers required for a position in Leeds doing HDPE Drainage on Price Work

Mechanical Fitter

Gloucester
Gloucestershire
£33000 - £37000 per annum + OTE 50-60K
This company is a specialist in industrial service, maintenance and overhaul business and works with a range of industries in the heavy engineering and process engineering industry. This role will be split between site and workshop. You will carry out overhauls, mechanical fitting, service and maintenance to large mechanical products. There is rarely any stay away from home as all work is done locally and very rare weekend work.
Meet the Leadership Team

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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Andy Brooks

Andy Brooks

Director/Owner
Careena Dabbs

Careena Dabbs

Director/Owner
Ralph Preston

Ralph Preston

Director/Owner
Andrea Llufrio

Andrea Llufrio

Director/Owner
Davinia Farr

Davinia Farr

Director/Owner
Matthew Williams

Matthew Williams

Director/Owner

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