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:

Chargehands

Electricians

Electrical Testers

Pipefitters

Plumbers

Welders

Duct Fitters

Laggers

Associated Trade Improvers and Mates

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

Commercial Gas Engineer

Stockport
Greater Manchester
£40000 - £45000 per annum + Van + Bonus + Overtime
This role will be moulded around your level of expertise and will include heating, plumbing, reactive repairs, installations and servicing of boilers and other appliances. You will cover a localised patch local to you and work predominantly with high end residential as well as retirement homes. The Role: *Undertake heating engineering and plumbing duties *Service, maintenance and repair of commercial gas systems *Take part in relevant training and certifications as per regulations

Commercial Gas Engineer

Birmingham
West Midlands
£40000 - £45000 per annum + Van + Bonus + Overtime
This role will be moulded around your level of expertise and will include heating, plumbing, reactive repairs, installations and servicing of boilers and other appliances. You will cover a localised patch local to you and work predominantly with high end residential as well as retirement homes. The Role: *Undertake heating engineering and plumbing duties *Service, maintenance and repair of commercial gas systems *Take part in relevant training and certifications as per regulations

Commercial Gas Engineer

Bristol
Bristol
£45000 - £50000 per annum + Van + Bonus + Overtime
This role will be moulded around your level of expertise and will include heating, plumbing, reactive repairs, installations and servicing of boilers and other appliances. You will cover a localised patch local to you and work predominantly with high end residential as well as retirement homes. The Role: *Undertake heating engineering and plumbing duties *Service, maintenance and repair of commercial gas systems *Take part in relevant training and certifications as per regulations

Plumber

Stratford
London
Up to £26.00 per hour
Short-term plumber needed in Stratford, E14. ASAP Start.

Electricians

Calne
Wiltshire
£20.00 - £25.00 per hour
Electricians (with IPAF) required in Calne, Wiltshire for 2months

Plumbers

Birmingham
West Midlands
Negotiable
1st Step Solutions Ltd (Mechanical & Electrical Recruitment Specialists) are recruiting for Plumbers / fitters in Birmingham (B3).

Electrician

Fairford
Gloucestershire
£19.49 - £26.00 per hour
Electrician required in Fairford (GL7), 3 months work on a commercial project.

Labourer

Gravesend
Kent
Up to £16.28 per hour
1st Step Solutions are looking for a labourer to work on a residential project in Gravesend until Christmas time, potentially into the new year. Valid CSCS Card is required and Manual Handling certificate

Meet our Skilled Trades & Labour Team

Andy Brooks

Andy Brooks

Director/Owner
Careena Dabbs

Careena Dabbs

Director/Owner
Ralph Preston

Ralph Preston

Director/Owner
Davinia Farr

Davinia Farr

Director/Owner
Matthew Williams

Matthew Williams

Director/Owner
Hayley Laurance

Hayley Laurance

Account Manager | Construction & Building Services
Kerrie Letchford

Kerrie Letchford

Recruitment Administrator
Emma Bennett

Emma Bennett

Recruitment Administrator
Courtney Roye

Courtney Roye

Consultant |  Construction & Building Services
Jess Lewis

Jess Lewis

Consultant | Construction & Building Services
Hannah Cleary

Hannah Cleary

Resourcer | Construction & Building Services
Shauna Hughes

Shauna Hughes

Resourcer | Construction & Building Services
Matthew Lowe

Matthew Lowe

Resourcer | Construction & Building Services
Louise Talbot

Louise Talbot

Resourcer
Josh Pigden

Josh Pigden

Technical Sales Consultant

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