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 Supervisor (Building Services)

Oxford
Oxfordshire
£300 - £350 per hour
1st Step Solutions Ltd (M&E Recruitment Specialists)   We are currently recruiting for the following freelance roles in Oxford   Required: Mechanical Supervisor/Site Manager (Building Services) Also required: Mechanical Project Manager |

Mechanical Project Manager (Building Services)

Oxford
Oxfordshire
£400 - £450 per hour
1st Step Solutions Ltd (M&E Recruitment Specialists)   We are currently recruiting for the following freelance roles in Oxford   Required: Mechanical Project Manager Also required: Mechanical Site Manager | QA/QC Mechanical Manager | QA/QC

Telehandler

Romford
Greater London
£21 per hour
1st Step Solutions are looking for a Telehandler to work on a Data Centre in Romford. This role is due to last until Christmas. CPCS card with Telescopic Handler A17 required.  Overview Start Date: 17/09/2026 Rate: £21 per hour (Umbrella ONLY, No CIS)

Slinger

Romford
Essex
£21 per hour
1st Step Solutions are currently looking for a Slinger, RM7 . This is an ongoing role potentially up to Christmas. You must be happy with Strapping Pellets  (‘Stropping’) with a forklift.   As an Slinger,  you must hold a CPCS Slinger Card, as a

Working Electrical Supervisor

White City
London
£30 - £32.50 per hour
1st Step Solutions are looking for an Working Electrical Chargehand / Working Electrical Supervisor in White City, W12. This role would require someone to assist the Electrical Supervsor with day-to-day tasking of the electrical workforce, leading by

Electrician

Bermondsey
London
£250 per day
1st Step Solutions are looking for 2 JIB Gold Card Electricians to work on a number of warehouse units. Your duties will consist of installing galvanised containment, 1st and 2nd fix, lighting and small power. IPAF is required for both Electricians.

Electrician

Exeter
Devon
£27 per hour
Required: Electrician Location: Exeter, Devon (EX2) Start Date: ASAP Duration: 4 Weeks, possibly longer Electrician (CIS) pay rate: £27.00p/hr Site Hours: Monday - Thursday (0730am-5pm + Friday finish at 3:30pm) = 43.5hrs p/wk Project: Office

Electrical Tester / Appointed Person

London
London
£26.70 - £40.05 per hour
Electrical Tester / Appointed Person £26.70 per hour (PAYE only) Uplift after 37.5 hours Temp-to-Perm 43 hours per week Various projects across London & the South East 1st Step Solutions are looking for an Electrical Tester / Appointed Person to work

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06. 05. 2026

Scam Warning: Unauthorised Job Listings

We have recently identified job advertisements claiming to represent our company being published on third-party websites with which we have no affiliation. One such example includes talents.studysmarter.co.uk.
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.