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

Mechanical Maintenance Fitter

Preston
Lancashire
£30000 - £35000 per annum
Mechanical Maintenance Fitter Preston £30,000 - £35,000 + Overtime + Bonus + Pension + Holiday Excellent opportunity for a mechanical engineer looking for training, development and progress within a manufacturing company. On offer is an

Electrician

Romford
London
£30 per hour
Electrician with SSSTS required Romford | RM7 1st Step Solutions are looking for an Electrician with a SSSTS to work on a Data Center in Romford for approx.. 4 weeks. You will be working on various install works There is free parking available You will

Electrical Supervisor

Portsmouth
Hampshire
Inside IR35
Electrical Supervisor Portsmouth 12 Month Contract 1st Step Solutions are supporting a National Tier 1 M&E Contractor on the requirement of an experienced Electrical Supervisor for a school project in Portsmouth. The selected must hold a Gold

MEP Supervisor/Site Manager (Elec Bias)

Hampshire
Hampshire
£300 - £330 per day
MEP Supervisor/Site Manager (Elec Bias) Southampton  12 Month+ Contract 1st Step Solutions are working on behalf a National M&E Contractor that have a requirement for an experienced MEP Supervisor/Site Manager to join them on a new project in

Electrical AP/QA Supervisor

Liverpool
Merseyside
£270 - £290 per day
Electrical AP/QA Supervisor Liverpool Contract 1st Step Solutions are supporting a Tier 1 M&E Contractor who are looking for a Electrical Supervisor/AP to join their team on a residential project in Liverpool. The ideal candidate must hold an

Plumber

Plymouth
Devon
£28 per hour
Required: Plumber Location: Plymouth (PL1) Start Date: Mon 02/11 or 09/11 Pay Rate: £28.00p/hr Duration: 4-6 weeks + Site Hours: 0730-1600 (poss 1630) Duties: Commercial project - 2nd fix plumbing & heating - rads / associate pipework, sanitary

Electrician

Stansted Mountfitchet
Essex
£240 per hour
1st Step Solutions are looking for Electricians to work at Stansted Airport, CM24, There is at least 6months of work contracted both land and air side. You will be required to hold a JIB Gold Card. Starts are subject to clearance forms being completed

Electricians

Caerphilly
Caerphilly
£26 - £28.33 per hour
Required: Electricians Start: ASAP Location: Caerphilly, CF83 Duration: 2 Months Electricians Pay Rate: £26.00 per hour (Work 39hrs p/wk paid 42.5hrs p/wk) rate avgs: £28.33p/hr Site Hours: Mon-Thursday (0730am-1600pm) + Friday (0730am-1500pm-

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