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

Electrician

Birmingham
West Midlands
£26 per hour
Required: x3 Electricians  Location: Central Birmingham, B1 Start date: ASAP Duration: 2-3 Weeks Pay Rate: £26.00 per hour CIS Site Hours: Monday - Friday (40hrs p/wk) Project: Commercial Qualifications: JIB/ECS Card Lodge/Travel

Air Conditioning Engineer

Yateley
Hampshire
£48000 per annum
Air Conditioning Engineer Yateley, Hampshire Permanent Phone, Van & Fuel Card provided 1st Step Solutions are looking for an experienced Air Conditioning Engineer in the Hampshire area on behalf of an established Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Heating

Electrical Testers & Electrical Installers/Mates

Cornwall
Cornwall
£18 - £28.50 per hour
Required: Electrical Testers & Electrical Installers/Mates  (freelance) Location: St Austell, Cornwall Duration: 2months Electrical Testers (CIS) pay rate:  £28.50/hr. Electrical Installers(CIS) pay rate: upto  £20p/hr. Site Loyalty/Retention

Plumbers/Fitters

Bideford
Devon
£26 per hour
Required: Plumbers/Fitters (Freelance) Location: Bideford, Devon (EX39) Start date: ASAP Duration: 2-3 Months Pay Rate: £26.00 per hour CIS Site Hours: Monday - Friday (0730am-1700pm) Project: Commercial Qualifications: JIB/Skill/CSCS Card

Electrician + Electrical Installer

Plymouth
Devon
£22 - £28 per hour
Electrician + Electrical Installer  Start Date: Wednesday 15/07 Location: Plymouth, PL6 Hours: Mon-Fri x 45hrs p/wk Duration: 6 weeks   Electrician Pay Rate: £28.00 per hour   Elec Installer Pay Rate: Up to £22p/hr depending on

Electrical Estimator

Northampton
Northamptonshire
Competitive Salary + Benefits
1st Step Solutions are supporting a M&E Contractor who have an opportunity for an Electrical Estimator on a permanent basis based in Northampton. Job Overview: The Electrical Estimator is responsible for the preparation of accurate and commercially

M&E Stores Manager

Newmarket
Suffolk
£20 per hour
1st Step Solutions are currently looking for a Stores/Logistics Manager to work on a high-security site in Newmarket, CB8. This role is running for roughly 9 months and you will be responsible for organising and handling deliveries, ensuring the storeroom

Electrician & Electrical Installer

Exeter
Devon
£21 - £27 per hour
Required: x1 Electrician & x1 Electrical Installer Location: Exeter (EX2) Start Date: Mon 03/08 Duration: End September / Mid-October (Possibly Nov/Dec if next phase comes off) Hours: 45hrs p/wk Electrician Pay Rate: £27 per hour Electrical

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06. 05. 2026

Scam Warning: Unauthorised Job Listings

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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.