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

Marketing Assistant

Newton Abbot
Devon
£32000 - £35000 per annum + Pension + Holiday
This award-winning manufacturing organisation produces a range of commercial electro-mechanical products to businesses across the UK. With ambitious growth plans, they are looking to bring on a Marketing Assistant to support and help deliver marketing activity across the business. This is a hands-on role offering exposure to strategy, campaign execution and performance tracking, working closely with the Marketing Manager and wider teams.

Marketing Manager

Newton Abbot
Devon
£40000 - £50000 per annum + Pension + Holiday
This award-winning manufacturing organisation produces a range of commercial electro-mechanical products to businesses across the UK. With ambitious growth plans, they look to bring on a Marketing Manager to help drive this and make a real success within the company. We are looking for an experienced Marketing Manager to lead and deliver our marketing strategy, driving brand awareness, lead generation and business growth. This is a hands-on role with responsibility for planning, execution and p

Electrical Installers

Minehead
Somerset
Negotiable
Electrical Installer required in Minehead (TA24), commercial metal containment installations

Duct Fitters, Improvers & Mates

Windlesham
Surrey
£16.28 - £28.50 per hour
Duct Fitters/ Improvers/ Mates needed Windlesham, GU20 - Long term work!

Field Service Engineer

Bolton
Greater Manchester
£30000 - £35000 per annum + Van + Bonus + Overtime
Are you a Mechanical Engineer from any industry sector looking for a company that will provide full training so you can develop your career? On offer is the chance to work on technically challenging mechanical products in a field-based role that pays door to door with plenty of opportunity to maximise earnings with overtime.

Electrician

Calne
Wiltshire
Negotiable
Electrician required in Calne (SN11)

Commercial Gas Engineer

Bristol
Bristol
£45000 - £54000 per annum + Overtime + Pension + Holiday
This company specialise in mechanical services in heating, plumbing, air conditioning and renewable technologies. They provide complete solutions from design, installation and servicing around the Bristol area. In this role you will carry out service and breakdown to high end commercial gas systems. The patch is localised around Bristol, Bath, Swindon and Gloucester with an on-call rota of 1 in 5. There will also be training on LPG and Oil systems if you do not have this already.

CNC Setter/Operator

Ferndown
Dorset
£30000 - £37000 per annum + Overtime + Pension + Holiday
Are you a CNC Miller or Turner looking for a role with progression in a stable and growing company? Do you value your work/life balance but still want to enjoy working on technically challenging, varied manufacturing projects?

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