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

Plymouth
Devon
£26 per hour
Required: x2 Plumbers Start Date: Monday 22/06 Location: Plymouth, Devon (PL2) Site Hours: Monday- Friday (0730-1700pm)- 45hrs per week Duration: 3-4 weeks, poss longer (Project runs until end of August 2026) Pay Rate (CIS): £26.00 per hour

Industrial Electricians

Irvine
North Ayrshire
If interested please call 1st Step Solutions on 01173326633
1st Step Solutions Ltd (Mechanical & Electrical Recruitment Specialists) are recruiting for Industrial Electricians to work in Irvine, Scotland (approx. 33 miles southwest of Glasgow)   Required: Industrial Electrician   Start Date: ASAP

Electrician & Electrical Installer

Haverfordwest
Pembrokeshire
£21 - £27 per hour
Required: Electricians & Electrical Installers   (freelance) Location: Haverfordwest (SA61) Duration: 2months Electrician (CIS) pay rate: £27p/hr. Electrical Installers (CIS) pay rate: £21p/hr Start date: As soon as possible Site Hours: 7am – 5pm

Plumbers/Pipefitters

Newton Abbot
Devon
£28 per hour
Required: Plumbers/Fitters  Start Date: Monday 27th July 2026 Location: Newton Abbot, Devon (TQ12) Site Hours: Monday- Friday (0730am-1700pm)- 45hrs p/wk Duration 1st phase runs until September/October 2026, but there is 2 years on the

Mechanical Estimator

Witham
Essex
£750000 - £850000 per annum
1st Step Solutions are supporting one of the UK’s leading Engineering Services companies who have an opportunity for a Mechanical Estimator in Witham on a permanent basis. Role overview: This role will support the successful delivery of

Electricians

Bristol
Bristol
£27 per hour
Required: Electricians Start Date: ASAP Location: Bristol (BS2) Hours: Work 8-10hrs p/day (Monday-Friday) Duration: Initially 6 weeks, but project runs for 1 year Pay Rate: £27.00p/hr CIS Duties: Lots of basket, containment etc on

Maintenance Engineer

Sheffield
South Yorkshire
£44000 - £46000 per annum
Maintenance Engineer Sheffield £44,000 – £46,000 + Overtime + Bonus + Pension + 25 Days Holiday Days Role | 37.5 Hours (Mon–Fri) An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Engineer to join a growing and forward-thinking

Electrician

North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire
£26 per hour
1st Step Solutions are currently looking for an Electrician to work on a project in Catterick, DL9. This role is due to last 9 weeks. As an Electrician, you must hold a Gold JIB Card, as a minimum Due to site safety regulations, you must hold Site

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Supporting Future Talent: 1st Step Solutions at Beauchamps School Mock Interviews

At 1st Step Solutions, we are committed to supporting the next generation as they prepare to enter the world of work. At the end of January, we were proud to be invited to take part in the Year 10 Mock Interview Day at Beauchamps High School, with our representative Davinia attending on behalf of the business.