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

SHEQ Manager

Shrewsbury
Shropshire
£42000 - £50000 per annum + pension, car / allowance
SHEQ Manager (Safety, Health, Environment & Quality), Location: West Midlands Base + UK Travel, Salary: Circa £42k to £50k package

Electrical Services Quantity Surveyor

Shrewsbury
Remote
£55000 - £63000 per annum + Pension, car /allowance, hybrid working
Electrical Services Quantity Surveyor (QSEE) - Building Services, Location: Shrewsbury Head Office / Hybrid / Site Visits, Salary: Circa £55k to £63k package

Project Manager

Shrewsbury
Shropshire
£60000 - £66000 per annum + pension, car / allowance, laptop, phone
Project Manager - Construction / Building Services, Location: West Midlands (UK-wide projects), Salary: Circa £60k to £66k package

Mechanical Estimator

Shrewsbury
Remote
£53000 - £60000 per annum + Car / Allowance, Pension, Hybrid,
Mechanical Estimator, Location: Hybrid / Shrewsbury Head Office + Client Sites, Salary: Circa £53k to £60k package

Electricians

Filton
Gloucestershire
Up to £25.00 per hour
Electricians required in Filton, North Bristol.

Mechanical Design Engineer

London
London
Negotiable
The Role This is a varied role combining high-quality mechanical design work with hands-on site involvement. In addition to design responsibilities, you will regularly attend site to survey plantrooms, contribute to CAPEX planning, and produce project estimate schedules.

Venue Technician

Bristol
Bristol
Up to £35000 per annum + healthcare cash plan, reward scheme
We are working with a business that is recruiting for a venue technician assisting with electrical and mechanical inspections within the production lighting and entertainment sector, working across customer venues (Theatres, Concert Halls, School Stages etc). Assisting Electrical and Mechanical Inspectors and Service Engineers. There are opportunities for a venue technician to develop and progress towards specialisms in electrical, mechanical and audio-visual disciplines.

Electrical Tester

Lostock Gralam
Cheshire
Up to £28.00 per hour
Dead and live testing

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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.
11. 02. 2026

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.