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

Plumbers

Devon
Devon
£26 per hour
1st Step Solutions (M&E Recruitment Specialists) We are recruiting for the following works around Exeter/Totnes   Required: Plumbers x3  (freelance) Location: Devon (EX1, TQ9 & EX15) there are 3 projects to move around as phases are completed on

Electricians in St Johns Wood

London Arena
London
£250 per day
1st Step Solutions is looking for 4 Electricians with IPAF to work in St Johns wood on a residential project. 2 Electricians starting on 22/06 and then another 2 Electricians starting on 06/07.   You will be working on, VESDA systems (red plastic

BIM Lead

City Of London
London
£80000 - £85000 per annum
1ST Step Solutions are supporting a leading specialist Mechanical and Electrical contractor, who have an exciting opportunity for an experienced BIM Lead on a permanent basis based in London. Our client work on a range of high-profile projects within

Mechanical Project Manager

Greater London
Greater London
£85000 - £90000 per annum
1st Step Solutions are supporting a M&E Contractor who have an opportunity for an Mechanical Project Manager on a permanent position based in either Hayes, Loughton or Slough (depending on project assignment) Job overview: As a Project Manager ,

Electrical Project Engineer

City Of London
London
£350 - £400 per day
Electrical Project Engineer City of London 6 Month Contract 1st Step Solutions are supporting a leading M&E Contractor who have an opportunity for an experienced Electrical Project Engineer to join their team on a commercial project in Central

Mechanical Project Manager

North London
Greater London
£450 - £550 per day
Mechanical Project Manager North London Long Term Contract 1st Step Solutions are supporting a leading Tier 1 M&E Contractor who have an opportunity for a Mechanical Project Manager to be based on a new Data Centre project.  To be successful in

Electrical Working Supervisor/Supervisor

Plymouth
Devon
Contact 1st Step on 01173326633
Required: Electrical Working Supervisor/Supervisor (with SSSTS) Start Date: : ASAP  Location: Plymouth, Devon (PL2) Pay Rate: Upto £300 per day Site Hours: Monday- Friday (45hrs p/wk) Duration: 6 Months, possibly longer Duties: Heavy

Electricians & Electrical Installers

Plymouth
Devon
£21 - £26 per hour
Required: Electricians & Electrical Installers Start Date: ASAP  Location: Plymouth, Devon (PL2) Electricians Pay Rate (CIS): £26.00 per hour Electrical Installers Pay Rate (CIS): £21 per hour Site Hours: Monday- Friday (45hrs p/wk) Duration: 6

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