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

Junior Electrical Estimator

Exeter
Devon
£30000 - £35000 per annum
Junior Electrical Estimator

Logistic Manager

Newmarket
Suffolk
£20 - £33 per hour + tbc
Logistics Manger Required in Cambridge, CB8- ASAP

Electrician

Plymouth
Devon
Negotiable
Electricians required in Plymouth (PL6), 3-4 weeks work on a commercial project

Electrical Installer

Chester
Cheshire
Up to £24.00 per hour
Electrical Installer (with IPAF) required in Chester (CH1)

Electrician

City of London
London
Up to £25.55 per hour
Electricians required Holborn | WC1B 1st Step Solutions are looking for electricians to work on a lab in Holborn. Your duties will consist of working on both 1st and 2nd fixing, closing snags on floor plates and other electrical tasks. You will be required to hold a valid gold JIB card

Electricians

Bristol
Bristol
Up to £24.50 per hour
Electricians required in Emersons Green, Bristol(BS16)

Electrical Mate

London
London
Up to £18.49 per hour
This is a short term role lasting 4 weeks + You will need to be comfortable with Closing out snaggs on floor plates / bits of everything, 1st / 2nd fixing As an Improver, you must hold a ECS Card, as a minimum.

Resident Liaison Officer

Canterbury
Kent
£16.97 - £22.07 per hour
1st Step Solutions are currently looking for a resident liaison Officer to travel around Canterbury. This role requires you to have your own vehicle, with insurance for driving around to various addresses. Prior to your start, you will also have to travel to their office in Banstead, SM7. To be given a pass and uniform, along with having an informal interview. You will be assisting out client to speak to residents and book in maintenance appointments with their reception staff.

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
Matthew Lowe

Matthew Lowe

Resourcer | Construction & Building Services

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