Chargehands
Electricians
Electrical Testers
Pipefitters
Plumbers
Welders
Duct Fitters
Laggers
Associated Trade Improvers and Mates
Skilled Trades & Labour
Central to our business operations is a strong focus on Mechanical and Electrical Trades and Labour. Our recruitment teams are equipped with specialised knowledge in their respective domains, demonstrating a thorough understanding of the local transient workforce, ongoing projects, and market conditions. This ensures a precise and efficient approach to our recruitment efforts
Skilled trades and labour roles we often supply include:
Logistics Managers
Mechanical and Electrical Stores Managers
Lifting Supervisors
Crane Operators
Slingers
Crane Operators
Plant Operators
Alongside the above, we are also able to provide associated skilled & unskilled labourers, and numerous other construction trades.
Active jobs
Electrician
Bermondsey
London
£250 per day
1st Step Solutions are looking for 2 JIB Gold Card Electricians to work on a number of warehouse units. Your duties will consist of installing galvanised containment, 1st and 2nd fix, lighting and small power. IPAF is required for both Electricians.
Electrician
Exeter
Devon
£27 per hour
Required: Electrician Location: Exeter, Devon (EX2) Start Date: ASAP Duration: 4 Weeks, possibly longer Electrician (CIS) pay rate: £27.00p/hr Site Hours: Monday - Thursday (0730am-5pm + Friday finish at 3:30pm) = 43.5hrs p/wk Project: Office
Electrical Tester / Appointed Person
London
London
£26.70 - £40.05 per hour
Electrical Tester / Appointed Person £26.70 per hour (PAYE only) Uplift after 37.5 hours Temp-to-Perm 43 hours per week Various projects across London & the South East 1st Step Solutions are looking for an Electrical Tester / Appointed Person to work
Electrical Installer
Exeter
Devon
If interested please call 1st Step Solutions on 01173326633
1st Step Solutions Ltd (Mechanical & Electrical Recruitment Specialists) are recruiting for Electrical Installer to work in Exeter (EX2) Required: Electrical Installer Start Date: ASAP Location: Exeter, EX2 Duration: 4 weeks poss longer
Pipefitter
Barnstaple
Devon
£28 per hour
Required: Pipefitter Start Date: Monday 21/09 Location: Barnstaple, North Devon (EX31) Pipefitter Pay Rate (CIS): £28.00 per hour Hours: Monday- Friday (8am – 4.30pm) Duration: 2-3 Weeks Duties: Plant room
Electrical Installer
Irvine
North Ayrshire
£250 per day
Required: Electrical Installer Start Date: Monday 14/09 Location: Irvine (approx. 30 miles southwest of Glasgow) Site Hours (Mon–Fri): 50hrs p/wk Duration: Initially 3-4 Weeks+ (project runs 3-4 months, possibly longer) Pay Rate: £250.00 per
Electrical Improver
Catterick
North Yorkshire
£15.69 - £19 per hour
1st Step Solutions are currently looking for an Electrical Improver to work on a project in Catterick, DL9. This role is due to last 9 weeks. As an Improver, you must hold at least an ECS card, as a minimum Level 2 or 3 in Electrical Installations is
Meet our Skilled Trades & Labour Team
Andy Brooks
Director/Owner
Careena Dabbs
Director/Owner
Ralph Preston
Director/Owner
Davinia Farr
Director/Owner
Matthew Williams
Director/Owner
Hayley Laurance
Account Manager | Construction & Building Services
Kerrie Letchford
Recruitment Administrator
Emma Bennett
Recruitment Administrator
Courtney Roye
Consultant | Construction & Building Services
Hannah Cleary
Resourcer | Construction & Building Services
Shauna Hughes
Consultant | Construction and Building Services
Matthew Lowe
Resourcer | Construction & Building Services
Lauren Watkins
Resourcer
Louise Talbot-Rawling
Resourcer
Josh Pigden
Technical Sales Consultant
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06. 05. 2026
Scam Warning: Unauthorised Job Listings
We have recently identified job advertisements claiming to represent our company being published on third-party websites with which we have no affiliation. One such example includes talents.studysmarter.co.uk.
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.