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
Plumber/Fitter & Mechancial Installer
Exeter
Devon
£20.00 - £25.00 per hour
Plumber/Fitter & Mechancial Mate/Improver required in Exeter, EX4
Data Cabling Engineer
Acton
London
Up to £30.00 per hour
Data Cabling Engineer needed in Acton NW10 - Monday Start!
Multi Trader / Carpenter
Camden
London
Up to £26.16 per hour
1ST Step Solutions are currently looking for a multi trader / carpenter to work for 1 week on a residential project in Camden NW1.
Your duties will consist of working on fitting bath panels.
You will be required to hold a Manual Handling certificate & Valid CSCS Card
Electricians
Newport
Newport
Up to £35.00 per hour
Electricians required in Newport (NP18), 2 weeks work, £35 per hour
Electrician
Catterick Garrison
North Yorkshire
Up to £26.00 per hour
Electricians required for a 6-week project in Catterick, DL9.
Mobile Air Con (& F Gas) Service Engineer
Callington
Cornwall
£39000 - £43000 per annum + + overtime
Mobile Mech Plumbing AC (F Gas) Service Engineer
x2 Locations: Devon/Cornwall boarder or Taunton/Yeovil area
Salary: 39k - £43k (based on skill set & experience) + overtime
Additional details: Company Van & Fuel card, pension scheme & a private healthcare scheme is available
Holidays: 28 days (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
Any Electrical Experience would be an advantage. (and would be reflected in Salary)
Mobile Air Con (& F Gas) Service Engineer
Ilminster
Somerset
£39000 - £43000 per annum + + overtime
Mobile Air Con (& F Gas) Service Engineer
x2 Work Locations: Devon/Cornwall boarder or Taunton/Yeovil area
Salary: £39k - £43k (based on skill set & experience) + overtime
Additional details: Company Van & Fuel card, pension scheme & a private healthcare scheme is available
Holidays: 28 days (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
Any Electrical Experience would be an advantage. (and would be reflected in Salary)
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
Jess Lewis
Consultant | Construction & Building Services
Hannah Cleary
Resourcer | Construction & Building Services
Shauna Hughes
Resourcer | Construction & Building Services
Matthew Lowe
Resourcer | Construction & Building Services
Lauren Watkins
Resourcer
Louise Talbot
Resourcer
Josh Pigden
Technical Sales Consultant
Read our Blogs
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.
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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.