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

Electricians & Electrical Installers

Plymouth
Devon
Negotiable
Electricians & Electrical Installers required in Plymouth(PL2).

Plumber/Fitter

Telford
Shropshire
Negotiable
Plumber / Fitter required on a commercial install in Telford (TF2)

Electrician

Northolt
London
Up to £26.00 per hour
Metal conduit, containment, basket, etc. On a commercial project.

Plumber/Fitter

Ashby-De-La-Zouch
Leicestershire
Negotiable
Plumber/Fitter & Mech Improver required on a commercial install in Ashby De-La-Zouch (LE65)

Labourers

Telford
Shropshire
Negotiable
Labourer's required on a commercial Project in Telford (TF2)

Electrical Tester

City of London
London
Up to £28.00 per hour
Live and dead testing on a residential development.

Electrical Installer

Gatwick
West Sussex
Negotiable
1st Step Solutions are currently recruiting for Electrical Installers for upcoming work at Gatwick Airport. This is a great opportunity to be involved in an exciting project within a secure and busy environment.

Mechanical Installer

Gatwick
West Sussex
Negotiable
Description: 1st Step Solutions are currently recruiting for Mechanical Installers for upcoming work at Gatwick Airport. This is a great opportunity to be involved in an exciting project within a secure and busy environment.

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 Thomas

Emma Thomas

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
Louise Talbot

Louise Talbot

Resourcer

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