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

Production Operative

Chesterfield
South Yorkshire
£27000 - £35000 per annum
Production Operative   Chesterfield OR Sheffield   £27,000 - £35,000 (Panama Shift) + Overtime + Pension + Holiday   Do you have experience within a production/manufacturing environment and are looking for a permanent role with long term

Electrician

Mayfair
London
£28 per hour
1st Step Solutions are currently looking an Electrician to work on a project in Mayfair doing 2nd fixing.  As an Electrician, you must hold a JIB Gold Card graded as an Electrician.  Job Summary: Start | ASAP Duration | 2 months + Rate | £28ph

Plumber/Pipefitters

Newton Abbot
Devon
£28 per hour
Required: Plumbers/Pipefitters Start Date: Monday 26/10 Location: Newton Abbot, Devon (TQ12) Hours: Monday- Friday (0730am-1700pm)- 45hrs p/wk Duration: at least 2-3mths, possibly longer Pay Rate: £28.00p/hr CIS + (£2p/hr bonus – won’t receive

Executive Assistant

London
Greater London
Competitive salary + benefits
1st Step Solutions are supporting an M&E Contractor who have an opportunity for a on a Executive Assistant to join our clients work Winning team on a Permanent basis based in Barbican.   Purpose of the Role To provide efficient administrative, bid

Electricians & Electrical Installers

Portishead
Bristol
£22 - £27 per hour
Electricians + Electrical Installer Start: Monday 26/10 Location: Gordano, Bristol (BS20) Duration: 3 Weeks Electricians Pay Rate: £27.00p/hr CIS Electrical Installer Pay Rate: £22.00p/hr CIS (Depending on experience/qualifications) Site Hours: Monday

Senior Project Engineer

Somerset
Somerset
£40000 - £60000 per annum
Senior Project Engineer Somerset Salary Negotiable Based on Experience + Bonus + Pension + Holiday Are you a Project Engineer with a background in Process, Chemical or Manufacturing looking to progress your career? Do you want to work on a variety

Electricians & Electrical Installers

Bristol
Bristol
£20 - £27 per hour
Required: Electricians + Electrical Installers  (Must have IPAF) Start: Monday 26/10 Location: Bristol (BS48) Duration: 4 Months Electricians Pay Rate: £26.00p/hr CIS Electrical Installers Pay Rate: £20.00p/hr CIS (Depending on

Electricians & Electrical Installers

Plymouth
Devon
£21 - £30.33 per hour
Required: Electricians & Electrical Installers Start Date: Monday 19/10 Location: Plymouth (PL5) Electrician Pay Rate: £26.00 per hour CIS (Rate Average £30.33p/hr) Electrical Installers Pay Rate: £21.00 per hour (Rate Average £24.50p/hr)

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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.