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

Field Quality Engineer

City of London
London
Negotiable
Field Quality Engineer (M&E) to strengthen quality across UK operations. This is a hands-on, site-facing role focused on ensuring right-first-time delivery across mechanical and electrical packages: from installation through to commissioning and handover. You'll work across multiple projects, supporting teams on site, driving standards, and resolving quality issues before they impact programme or client delivery.

QEHS Manager

City of London
London
plus benefits
QEHS Manager to lead quality, environmental, health and safety across UK operations. This is a senior leadership role responsible for setting standards, driving performance and ensuring consistent delivery across mechanical and electrical (M&E) building services projects.

Electrician

Bristol
Bristol
Up to £45000 per annum + Company Van, Pension Scheme, Paid Holidays
Permanent Role - Electrician required in Bristol/Surrounding Areas, upto £45,000 per annum.

Electrical Qualifying Supervisor

Exeter
Devon
Up to £54990 per annum + pension, van, 30days hols
Purpose of Role: As the Electrical Qualified Supervisor (QS), you will act as the company's technical authority and compliance lead. This role is pivotal to the ongoing success, reputation, and running of the business.

Graduate Design Engineer

Ellesmere
Shropshire
Holiday + Pension
This growing company is a specialist industrial designer of process engineering solutions to a huge range of industries. In this role you will work within a team carrying out full system design for industrial projects. This role will involve discussing customer needs and then using Solidworks to carry out bespoke design solutions.

Electrical Estimator

London
London
£75000 - £90000 per annum
A key role as an Electrical Estimator undertaking all aspects of Estimating with a vast skillset and knowledge of estimating software, whilst working within a structured estimating department being able to produce tenders to a very high standard

Field Service Engineer

Manchester
Greater Manchester
£30000 - £33000 per annum + Van + Bonus + Overtime
Are you a Mechanical Engineer from any industry sector looking for a company that will provide full training so you can develop your career? On offer is the chance to work on technically challenging mechanical products in a field-based role that pays door to door with plenty of opportunity to maximise earnings with overtime.

Electrical Project Engineer

Exeter
Devon
Up to £60000 per annum + life & sickness cover & company car
The employer are seeking an accomplished Electrical Project Engineer to join the MEP team to deliver the electrical installation of MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) - projects across the southwest area. The successful candidate will take responsibility for ensuring that the projects Electrical installation is delivered safely, efficiently, and within budget - while upholding the highest standards of quality and compliance.

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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.
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.
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Renewing Our Commitment to The Lighthouse Charity

We are proud to announce the renewal of our annual Company Supporter pledge with The Lighthouse Charity, reaffirming our commitment to supporting the wellbeing of the UK and Ireland construction community.