Engineering and Manufacturing

At 1st Step Solutions, 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

We have specialist consultants recruiting a range of roles as below.

Automation & Control

CNC Machinist & Tool maker

Commissioning Install

Design Engineering

Electrical & Mechanical Engineers

Electronics Engineer

Maintenance & Service Engineers

Manufacturing & Production Engineers

Project Engineers & Management

Senior Management & Operational roles

Technical Sales & Business Development

Test & Calibration

Welder Fabricators

Quality Assurance & Control

 

Active jobs

Electronics Design Engineer

Bristol
Bristol
£45000 - £70000 per annum + Bonus + Pension + Holiday
This company is a design and manufacturing company specialising in electrical and electronic products utilised by various industries worldwide. They are expanding their design department and looking to hire a Team Leader and a Design Engineer so all levels of experience will be considered. In this role you will work closely with all departments and managers to design and develop power and control circuits both analogue and digital.

Plumber

Exeter
Devon
Up to £25.00 per hour
Plumber required in Exeter, Devon (EX4)

Mechanical Supervisor

City of London
London
Negotiable
Mechanical Supervisor SE London Contract 1st Step Solutions are supporting a leading M&E Contractor who are looking for a Mechanical Supervisor to join their team in London working on a commercial project in Central London. We are seeking candidates from a Pipework background with experience in plantrooms.

Mechanical Site Manager

City of London
London
Negotiable
Mechanical Site Manager January 2026 12 Month Contract 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 new commercial project in SE London. You must have previous experience working with a Tier 1 M&E Contractor on large Shell & Core CAT A commercial projects and come from a Pipefitting background, with experience overseeing plantroom packages.

Electrician

Brixton
London
Up to £250.00 per day
Commercial fit out, metal containment, conduit, lighting etc. Need a Gold JIB card and IPAF

Pipefitters / Plumbers

Treharris
Merthyr Tydfil
Negotiable
Plumbers / Pipefitters required in Merthyr Tydfil to work on new commercial & refurbishment installations. 6 months on this phase (other phases to follow)

Electrician

Shrewsbury
Shropshire
Up to £25.00 per hour
Electrician required on a project in Shrewsbury, SY3. Work until the beginning of Jan 2026

Workshop Engineer (HGV)

Wolverhampton
West Midlands
£45000 - £55000 per annum + Overtime + Bonus + Holiday
This company is a leading HGV maintenance company operating from a depot in Wolverhampton. They are expanding their maintenance department and are looking to take on two engineers. In this role you will be workshop based and predominantly carry out mechanical diagnostics and maintenance.

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