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

Electrician

Helston
Cornwall
£28 per hour
Required: Electricians Location:  Helston, Cornwall (TR12) Start Date: 29/06/2026 Pay Rate:  £28 p/hr Duration: 18 months Site Hours:  45hrs p/wk (Mon-Fri) Duties:  Commercial installation – containment, wiring, lighting, conduits

Mechanical Project Engineer

Thetford
Norfolk
£400 - £450 per day
Mechanical Project Engineer Thetford 12 Month Contract 1st Step Solutions are supporting a leading Tier 1 M&E Contractor who have an opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer to be based on a new project in Thetford. Due to the

Electrical Tester

North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire
£30 per hour
1st Step Solutions are looking for an Electrical Tester to work on a project in Catterick, DL9. This is a short term role lasting 8 weeks. Electrical Testers must have an Approved JIB card, with 18th edition as well as 2391 or 2394/5. Due to site safety

Electrical Estimator

Northampton
Northamptonshire
Competitive Salary + Benefits
1st Step Solutions are supporting a M&E Contractor who have an opportunity for an Electrical Estimator on a permanent basis based in Northampton. Job Overview: The Electrical Estimator is responsible for the preparation of accurate and commercially

Design Manager

City Of London
London
Competitive + Benefits
1st Step Solutions are supporting a leading M&E contractor who have an opportunity for a Design Manager on a permanent basis based in London. Our client delivers complex engineering solutions across data centres, building services, energy and

BIM Lead

Liverpool Street
London
£75000 - £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

Lead Document Controller

West Thurrock
Essex
£40000 - £55000 per annum
1st Step Solutions are supporting a building services engineering company who have an opportunity for a Lead Document Controller based in Thurrock, Essex. About: Our client is a Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) solutions provider,

Mechanical Design Manager

London
London
£350 - £400 per day
Mechanical Design Manager Central London Contract 1st Step Solutions are working on behalf of a Leading Contractor that are looking to appoint a Mechanical Design Manager to work within their pre-construction team in Central London. The Design

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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.