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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

Executive Assistant

London
Greater London
Competitive salary + benefits
1st Step Solutions are supporting an M&E Contractor who have an opportunity for a on a Executive Assistant to join our clients work Winning team on a Permanent basis based in Barbican.   Purpose of the Role To provide efficient administrative, bid

Electricians & Electrical Installers

Portishead
Bristol
£22 - £27 per hour
Electricians + Electrical Installer Start: Monday 26/10 Location: Gordano, Bristol (BS20) Duration: 3 Weeks Electricians Pay Rate: £27.00p/hr CIS Electrical Installer Pay Rate: £22.00p/hr CIS (Depending on experience/qualifications) Site Hours: Monday

Senior Project Engineer

Somerset
Somerset
£40000 - £60000 per annum
Senior Project Engineer Somerset Salary Negotiable Based on Experience + Bonus + Pension + Holiday Are you a Project Engineer with a background in Process, Chemical or Manufacturing looking to progress your career? Do you want to work on a variety
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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