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

Pipefitter

Reading
Berkshire
Up to £230.00 per hour
Pipefitters required for an ongoing position in Reading, RG6.

Labourer

Shrewsbury
Shropshire
Up to £16.95 per hour
Labourer required in Shrewsbury, SY3 - 23/03/2026

Electrical Improver

Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
Up to £22 per hour
Electrical Improvers with IPAF required for a short-term position in Cambridge.

Electricians & Electrical Installers

St. Austell
Cornwall
£20.00 - £25.00 per hour
Electricians & Electrical Installers required in St. Austell, Cornwall (PL25)

Electrician

Bristol
Bristol
Negotiable
Electrician required on a commercial project in Bristol (BS1)

Electrician

Salcombe
Devon
Up to £25.00 per hour
Electrician required in Salcombe, Devon

Electrical Improver

Watford
Hertfordshire
Up to £190.00 per day
Electrical Improver required on a school in Watford during the Easter holidays for an electrical refit.

Electrical Improver

West London
London
Up to £190.00 per day
Electrical Improver required on a school in Ladbroke Grove during the Easter holidays for an electrical refit.

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

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.
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.