Automation & Control
CNC Machinist & Tool maker
Commissioning Install
Design Engineering
Electrical & Mechanical Engineers
Electronics Engineer
Maintenance & Service Engineers
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.
Manufacturing & Production Engineers
Project Engineers & Management
Senior Management & Operational roles
Technical Sales & Business Development
Test & Calibration
Welder Fabricators
Quality Assurance & Control
Active jobs
Mechanical Engineer
Plymouth
Devon
Negotiable
Mechanical Engineer required on a project in Plymouth with work until 2031
TIG Welder
Bristol
Bristol
£30000 - £38000 per annum + Bonus + Overtime + Pension
The Role
*Stainless Steel welding
*37.5 hour week (overtime at 1.5x above that)
*MONTHLY bonus
The Person
*Background in TIG Welding of Stainless Steel
*Able to commute to Bristol
Electrical Project Manager
Plymouth
Devon
Negotiable
Electrical Project Manager required on a project in Plymouth with work until 2031
Electrical Contracts Manager
Plymouth
Devon
Negotiable
Electrical Contracts Manager required on a project in Plymouth with work until 2031
Electrical Engineer
Plymouth
Devon
Negotiable
Electrical Engineer required on a project in Plymouth with work until 2031
Plumber
Manchester
Greater Manchester
Up to £23.50 per hour
1st Step Solutions are looking for a Plumber to work on new apartment block in Manchester for around 12 weeks, potentially longer.
Your duties will consist of hydraulic water testing of apartment pipework
Free parking is available.
You must hold a valid Plumbers Card.
Quality Inspector
Gloucester
Gloucestershire
£29000 - £35000 per annum + Bonus + Overtime + Pension
This company is a sub-contract aerospace precision engineering company and are expanding their manufacturing operations.
In this role you will work with a great team of people within the metalwork department. The roles are based on a 37-hour week with overtime paid at a premium above this. Monthly bonuses are paid between 5-25% due to the employee share scheme.
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