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

Bristol
Bristol
Negotiable
Plumbers required in Bristol, 7 months work.

Plumber / Fitter

Swindon
Wiltshire
Negotiable
Plumbers & Pipefitters required in Swindon (SN1) to work on commercial project

Electrical Estimator

Witham
Essex
Negotiable
We are currently seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator to join our client's team, based at their Essex office. The role involves preparing electrical estimates across a variety of sectors, including Residential, Healthcare, Education, Commercial Fit-Outs, and General Commercial Projects.

Mechanical Construction Manager

Thetford
Norfolk
Negotiable
Mechanical Construction Manager Thetford Contract 1st Step Solutions are looking for an experienced Mechanical Construction Manager in the Thetford area on behalf of a leading Tier 1 M&E Contractor.

Electrical Supervisor

Hemel Hempstead
Hertfordshire
Negotiable
Electrical Supervisor Hemel Hempstead 9 Month Contract An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Electrical Supervisor to join a National M&E Contractor on a commercial project in Hemel Hempstead.

Electrician

Plymouth
Devon
Negotiable
Electricians required in Plymouth (PL9), 3 weeks work with other work in Torquay to follow.

Electrician Working Chargehand

Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
Up to £28.00 per hour
Electrician Working Chargehand required in Cambridge(CB22)

Field Service Engineer

Leicester
Remote
£40000 - £45000 per annum + Van + Bonus + Overtime
This company operates out of 3 sites across the UK and has grown significantly in the past year. They manufacture, supply, commission and service a wide range of pump systems across the UK. You will work to service, maintain and commission various small to medium sized pumps. Full training is provided if you come from a similar background in Hydraulics or Electrical Control Panels or Electrical Motors.

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