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
Venue Technician
Bristol
Bristol
Up to £35000 per annum + healthcare cash plan, reward scheme
We are working with a business that is recruiting for a venue technician assisting with electrical and mechanical inspections within the production lighting and entertainment sector, working across customer venues (Theatres, Concert Halls, School Stages etc). Assisting Electrical and Mechanical Inspectors and Service Engineers. There are opportunities for a venue technician to develop and progress towards specialisms in electrical, mechanical and audio-visual disciplines.
Electrician
Lostock Gralam
Cheshire
Up to £25.00 per hour
Containment and wiring in the office and plant rooms.
M&E Stores Person
Leeds
West Yorkshire
Up to £20.00 per hour
M&E Stores Person required for an ongoing project in Leeds.
Electrical Installers
Manchester
Greater Manchester
Up to £27.00 per hour
Electrical Installers required in Manchester(M11)
Electrician
West London
London
Up to £240.00 per hour
Electrician required for a commercial project in Paddington, W2, until June.
MEP Store Manager
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
£16.27 - £24 per hour
MEP Storeman required in Newmarket, CB8 - ASAP
Duct Fitter
Windlesham
Surrey
Up to £28.50 per hour
Duct Fitter required Windlesham | GU20
1st Step Solutions are currently looking for duct fitters to work on a pharmaceutical in Windlesham for around 3 months, potentially longer.
Your duties will consist of working on galvanised duct work - ground level.
You will be required to hold a valid duct fitter card.
Free parking is available.
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
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.
20. 11. 2025
🚦 Road Safety Week: Safe Vehicles Save Lives – A Personal Plea
Road Safety Week is an annual campaign that gives us all a vital opportunity to pause and reflect on how we use our roads. This year's theme, Safe Vehicles Save Lives, resonates deeply with me, touching upon lessons learned, tragic losses, and the daily reality of driving on Britain's busiest routes.