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
Electricians
Farnham
Surrey
£24 per hour
Electricians required Farnham | GU9 1st Step Solutions are looking for an electrician to work on a short term commercial project in Farnham for approx. 2 weeks. Your duties will consist of working on a bar fit out, You will be required to hold a Gold
Electrician
Stansted Mountfitchet
Essex
£220 per day
1st Step Solutions are currently looking for an Electrician for a role at Stansted Airport. Successful candidates would need to get a full airside pass, which would require a Basic DBS and full 5-year work history. We are looking for an Electrician to
Electricians & Electrical Installers/Mates
Plymouth
Devon
£21 - £26 per hour
Required: Electricians + Electrical Installers/Mates Locations: Plymouth/Exeter/Torquay/North Devon etc Start Date: Monday 3rd August Electricians Pay Rate: £26.00p/hr CIS Electrical Mates/Improver Pay Rate: Upto 21.00p/hr Duration: Ongoing
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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