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

Plumbers + Pipefitters

Shepton Mallet
Somerset
£26 per hour
Required: Plumbers &/or Pipefitters Location: Shepton Mallet (BA4) Duration: 4months Pay rate (CIS): £26p/hr Start Date: Monday 03/08 Site Hours: 07.30-17.00 (16.00 Fridays) Project: new commercial installation – soil pipework, copper, some iron,

Duct Fitter

Brighton
East Sussex
£30 per hour
1st Step Solutions are looking for 4 Duct Fitters to work on a stadium in Brighton. Blue CSCS Card is required Start | ASAP Duration | 2-3 weeks could be longer Rate | £30ph Hours | 0730 – 16:00 Duties | All galvanised ducting CIS OR

Electricians & Electrical Installers

Bracknell
Berkshire
If interested please call 1st Step Solutions on 01173326633
Required: Electricians + Electrical Improvers (With IPAF) Start: Monday 3rd August 2026 Location: Bracknell (RG12) Duration: Initially until Xmas Time, but project possibly may run until March 2027 Electricians Pay Rate: £297 per day

Electricians

Gateshead
Tyne and Wear
£27 per hour
Required: Electricians    Start date: Monday 27th July 2026 Location: Gateshead (NE10) Duration: 4 weeks Pay Rate: £27.00p/hr CIS Site Hours: Monday - Friday (8am - 5pm) Paid 9 hour day Duties: Commercial - Containment, lighting, wiring etc

Electrical Tester

Bristol
Bristol
£45000 - £50000 per annum
1st Step Solutions Ltd (Mechanical & Electrical Recruitment Specialists) We are working with an established Bristol business that is recruiting for the following permanent role.   Required: Electrical Tester/Inspector Employment: Permanent Office

Electricians

Farnham
Surrey
£24 per hour
Electricians required Farnham | GU9 1st Step Solutions are looking for an electrician to work on a short term commercial project in Farnham for approx. 2 weeks. Your duties will consist of working on a bar fit out, You will be required to hold a Gold

Electrician

Stansted Mountfitchet
Essex
£230 per day
1st Step Solutions are currently looking for an Electrician for a role at Stansted Airport. Successful candidates would need to get a full airside pass, which would require a Basic DBS and full 5-year work history. We are looking for an Electrician to

Electricians & Electrical Installers/Mates

Plymouth
Devon
£21 - £26 per hour
Required: Electricians + Electrical Installers/Mates  Locations:  Plymouth/Exeter/Torquay/North Devon etc Start Date: Monday 3rd August Electricians Pay Rate:  £26.00p/hr CIS Electrical Mates/Improver Pay Rate: Upto 21.00p/hr Duration: Ongoing

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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.