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

Mechanical Production Engineer

Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
£32000 - £40000 per annum + Overtime + Pension + Holiday
In this role you will be hands on with the mechanical, hydraulics and electrical assembly of manufacturing machinery. On top of this, you will also take part in design meetings with the design and development, plan timelines, assist with quality control and take part in procurement of resources to meet assembly and build procedures.

Electrician / Electrical Improver

Launceston
Cornwall
Negotiable
1st Step Solutions Ltd (Mechanical & Electrical Recruitment Specialists) are recruiting for Electrician / Electrical Improver in Lifton (PL16)

FM Mobile Commercial Plumber or Pipefitter

Liskeard
Cornwall
£45000 - £49000 per annum
Facilities Management. Maintenance, Pre-planned Maintenance, Small Works - Plumbing & Heating

Mechanical Supervisor

City of London
London
Negotiable
Mechanical Supervisor London Contract 1st Step Solutions are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Supervisor to be based on a residential development in London. The ideal candidate must have previous residential experience with a Tier 1 M&E Contractor.

Mechanical Site Manager

City of London
London
Negotiable
Mechanical Site Manager Contract London 1st Step Solutions are working on behalf a Tier 1 M&E Contractor that have a requirement for an experienced Mechanical Site Manager to join them on a newly secured residential project in London.

Electrical Supervisor

City of London
London
Negotiable
Electrical Supervisor Contract London 1st Step Solutions are looking for an experienced Electrical Supervisor for a residential project in London. The successful candidate MUST HAVE experience of working on residential projects.

Electrical Site Manager

City of London
London
Negotiable
Electrical Site Manager London Contract 1st Step Solutions are currently recruiting for an Electrical Site Manager to be based on a residential development in London. The ideal candidate must have previous residential experience with a Tier 1 M&E Contractor.

Plumber

Plymouth
Devon
Negotiable
Plumber required on a commercial project in Plymouth (PL1)

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