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

Quality Inspector

Leicester
Leicestershire
£30000 - £35000 per annum + Bonus + Pension + Holiday
The company is a growing special purpose machinery organisation designing and delivering cutting-edge automated solutions across a range of industries. Due to continued success, we are looking for a Quality Inspector to join and develop within the quality team. Your initial duties in this role will be to carry out inspections of mechanical parts coming into the factory. You will use measuring tools to inspect machined components of fabricated parts. From here, there is potential to take on more

Mechanical Design Engineer

Witham
Essex
£75000.00 - £80000.00 per annum
Seeking a talented and motivated Mechanical Design Engineer to join our clients in-house design team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing cost-effective and technically robust mechanical design solutions based on Stage 3 design information. You will work closely with their internal electrical and CAD teams to produce fully co-ordinated designs ready for construction.

Mechanical Estimator

Northampton
Northamptonshire
Negotiable
* Prepare detailed mechanical estimates for M&E projects, typically valued between £500k and £20m+ * Analyse tender documentation, specifications, and drawings to build accurate cost models * Collaborate with internal design, pre-construction, and operational teams to evaluate solutions * Source accurate costs from suppliers and subcontractors through clear, timely communication * Attend pre-tender and post-tender meetings with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners * Assist with design

Contracts Manager

London
London
Negotiable
We are currently seeking a highly experienced Contracts Manager to oversee and manage multiple Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) projects from tender through to final account. The successful candidate will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and compliance.

Field Service Engineer

Birmingham
Remote
£35000 - £45000 per annum + Car + Bonus + Pension
This company are a specialist CNC machinery, design and manufacturing company. They have over 20 years' experience serving the UK market with an enviable reputation in their industry and ambitious expansion plans. In this role you will work alongside senior engineers to learn the products, you will be taught how to carry out full mechanical and electrical service, maintenance, and installation of advanced CNC equipment. Once fully trained you will work autonomously across the UK in a fully fled

Machinist / Toolmaker

Gloucester
Gloucestershire
£32000 - £42000 per annum + Bonus + Overtime + Pension
This company is a sub-contract aerospace precision engineering company and are expanding their manufacturing operations by looking Manual and/or CNC Machinists. In this role you will work with a great team of people within the metalwork department. The roles are based on a 37-hour week with overtime paid at a premium above this. Monthly bonuses are paid between 5-25% due to the employee share scheme.

Metal Polisher / Fettler / Deburrer

Gloucester
Gloucestershire
£27000 - £32000 per annum + Bonus + Overtime + Pension
This company is a sub-contract aerospace precision engineering company and are expanding their manufacturing operations by looking for Metal Polishers, Deburrers and Fettlers. In this role you will work with a great team of people within the metalwork department. The roles are based on a 37-hour week with overtime paid at a premium above this. Monthly bonuses are paid between 5-25% due to the employee share scheme.

Duct Fitter

Bristol
Bristol
£220.00 - £275.00 per day
Duct Fitters required for an office fit out in Bristol, BS34, installing spiral galvanised ductwork

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