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

Electrical Tester

Southwark

London

£30 per hour

1st Step Solutions are looking for an Electrical Tester to work in Southwark for 2 weeks then move over to another proejct in Mayfair for 6 months. Electrical Tester Start | ASAP Hours | 07:30 – 17:00 | Friday finish at 16:00 Rate |

Electrical Testing

Mayfair

London

£30 per hour

Plumber

Welling

Kent

£28 per hour

1st Step Solutions are currently looking for a Plumber to work on a project in Welling, DA16. This role is lasting 1 - 2 weeks. As a Plumber, you must hold a JIB PMES or Skills card in Blue or Gold, as a minimum. Job Summary: Location | Welling,

Sawmill Operative

Halesowen

West Midlands

£29000 - £31000 per annum

Sawmill Operative Halesowen, Birmingham £29,000 - £31,000 + Overtime + Pension + Holiday Excellent opportunity to join a stable company with full training and long-term career prospects. On offer is a days-based role with overtime available

Service Engineer

Andover

Hampshire

£35000 - £42000 per annum

Service Engineer Andover £35,000 - £42,000 + Overtime + Bonus + Pension + Holiday Excellent opportunity to work for an advanced engineering company with a great training culture where you can improve your skills. On offer is the chance to work

Production Operative

Sheffield

South Yorkshire

£27000 - £35000 per annum

Production Operative Sheffield £27,000 - £35,000 (Panama Shift) + Overtime + Pension + Holiday Do you have experience within a production/manufacturing environment and are looking for a permanent role with long term career

Quality Manager

Ringwood

Hampshire

£60000 - £65000 per annum

Quality Manager Ringwood, Hampshire £60,000 - £65,000 + Bonus + Pension + Holiday Are you a Quality Manager with a background in Aerospace looking to take on a leading role where you can make a real impact? Do you want to implement and

Welder

Devon

£30000 - £35000 per annum

Welder Mid Devon £30,000 - £35,000 + Overtime + Pension + Holiday Are you a welder of any level of experience looking for a role with fantastic training, skill development and a long-term stable career? Do you want to work within a great team, a

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06. 05. 2026

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09. 03. 2026

Easter 2026 - Timesheets

Due to a reduced payroll window please see our revised timesheet deadlines for the Easter period.

02. 03. 2026

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.