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

Stores Manager

Newmarket
Suffolk
Negotiable
Stores Manager required for a long-term position in Newmarket, CB8.

Electricians

Andover
Hampshire
Up to £28.00 per hour
Electricians required in Andover, Hampshire.

Electrician & Electrical Mate/Installer

Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
Negotiable
Electrician & Electrical Mate/Installer - Commerical Fitout

Graduate Chemist / Process Technologist

Preston
Lancashire
£30000 - £35000 per annum + Overtime + Bonus + Pension
An excellent opportunity for a Graduate Chemist or Technologist looking to develop technical expertise, with full training and long-term progression opportunities. This role offers a unique chance to gain hands-on experience in materials processing, equipment operation, and industrial production systems, working closely with a technical manager and eventually progressing into the same role

Electrical Supervisor

City of London
London
Negotiable
Electrical Supervisor (AP Experience) London Contract 1st Step Solutions are currently recruiting for an Electrical Supervisor with AP experience to be based on a commercial project in London.

M&E Document Controller

London
London
Negotiable
Site Based M&E Document Controller Central London 2 Year Contract 1st Step Solutions are working on behalf of a Tier 1 M&E Contractor who have an opportunity for an experienced M&E Document Controller to join their team on a new project in London.

Mechanical Design Engineer

Crediton
Devon
£40000 - £50000 per annum + Overtime + Pension + Holiday
Excellent opportunity to design high spec, electro-mechanical products and systems with fantastic training and future career progression. On offer is a role that will invest in you, to become a more accomplished design engineer working in a technically challenging industry.

Mechanical QA Finishing Manager

London
London
Negotiable
Mechanical QA Supervisor/Manager West London Contract 1st Step Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical QA Finishing Manager to be based on a commercial project in West London.

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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.
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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.
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