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

Plumber

Leeds
West Yorkshire
£23.50 per hour
1st Step Solutions are currently looking for a Plumber to work on a new-build residential project in Leeds, LS2. This role is lasting 6 months +. We are specifically looking for Plumbers who thrive on Price Work. The hourly rate is the starting point

M&E Stores person

Leeds
West Yorkshire
£20 per hour
1st Step Solutions are currently looking for a Storeman to work on a project in Leeds, LS9. This is Long term role 6 Months +. You must be happy with both mechanical and electrical stores, managing the materials, stock levels etc Must have knowledge of

Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor

Clevedon
Bristol
£65000 - £85000 per annum
M&E Snr Quantity Surveyor Bristol / Southwest Region   £65,000 - £85,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Pension + Holidays + Private Medical Insurance + Career Progression + Immediate Start   An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quantity Surveyor

Electrician & Electrical Installer

Newbury
Berkshire
If interested please call 1st Step Solutions 01173326633
1st Step Solutions Ltd (Mechanical & Electrical Recruitment Specialists) are recruiting for Electrician & Electrical Installer to work in Newbury (RG20)   Required: Electrician / Electrical Improver Start Date: Monday 1st June / Monday 8th June

Plumber

Filton
Bristol
£26 per hour
Required: Plumber Location:  Filton, North Bristol (BS34) Start Date: Monday 01/06 or Monday 08/06 Pay Rate: £26.00p/hr CIS Duration: 4-6 Weeks Site Hours: Monday - Friday (40-45hrs p/wk) Duties: Final fix, bathrooms / showers etc on apartments

Senior Buyer

Bristol
Bristol
£60000 - £70000 per annum
Senior Buyer - Construction and Engineering North Bristol Reporting to the Procurement Director   1st Step Solutions are supporting a leading Tier one UK M&E Contractor who have an opportunity for a senior buyer in their Bristol Regional Office To be

Lead Mechanical Project Manager

Bristol
Bristol
£90000 per annum
Lead Mechanical Project Manager Bristol Reporting to the Operations Director   1st Step Solutions are supporting a leading M&E Contractor who have an opportunity for an Mechanical Project Lead to be Project based in Bristol up to eight years.  

Lead Electrical Project Manager

Bristol
Bristol
£0 - £90000 per annum
Lead Electrical Project Manager Bristol Reporting to the Operations Director   1st Step Solutions are supporting a leading M&E Contractor who have an opportunity for an Electrical Project Lead to be Project based in Bristol up to eight years.  

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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.