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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
Industrial Electricians
Irvine
North Ayrshire
If interested please call 1st Step Solutions on 01173326633
1st Step Solutions Ltd (Mechanical & Electrical Recruitment Specialists) are recruiting for Industrial Electricians to work in Irvine, Scotland (approx. 33 miles southwest of Glasgow) Required: Industrial Electrician Start Date: ASAP
Electrician & Electrical Installer
Haverfordwest
Pembrokeshire
£21 - £27 per hour
Required: Electricians & Electrical Installers (freelance) Location: Haverfordwest (SA61) Duration: 2months Electrician (CIS) pay rate: £27p/hr. Electrical Installers (CIS) pay rate: £21p/hr Start date: As soon as possible Site Hours: 7am – 5pm
Plumbers/Pipefitters
Newton Abbot
Devon
£28 per hour
Required: Plumbers/Fitters Start Date: Monday 27th July 2026 Location: Newton Abbot, Devon (TQ12) Site Hours: Monday- Friday (0730am-1700pm)- 45hrs p/wk Duration 1st phase runs until September/October 2026, but there is 2 years on the
Electricians
Bristol
Bristol
£27 per hour
Required: Electricians Start Date: ASAP Location: Bristol (BS2) Hours: Work 8-10hrs p/day (Monday-Friday) Duration: Initially 6 weeks, but project runs for 1 year Pay Rate: £27.00p/hr CIS Duties: Lots of basket, containment etc on
Electrician
North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire
£26 per hour
1st Step Solutions are currently looking for an Electrician to work on a project in Catterick, DL9. This role is due to last 9 weeks. As an Electrician, you must hold a Gold JIB Card, as a minimum Due to site safety regulations, you must hold Site
Electrician
Helston
Cornwall
£28 per hour
Required: Electricians Location: Helston, Cornwall (TR12) Start Date: 29/06/2026 Pay Rate: £28 p/hr Duration: 18 months Site Hours: 45hrs p/wk (Mon-Fri) Duties: Commercial installation – containment, wiring, lighting, conduits
Electrical Tester
North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire
£30 per hour
1st Step Solutions are looking for an Electrical Tester to work on a project in Catterick, DL9. This is a short term role lasting 8 weeks. Electrical Testers must have an Approved JIB card, with 18th edition as well as 2391 or 2394/5. Due to site safety
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
Hannah Cleary
Resourcer | Construction & Building Services
Shauna Hughes
Resourcer | Construction & Building Services
Matthew Lowe
Resourcer | Construction & Building Services
Lauren Watkins
Resourcer
Louise Talbot-Rawling
Resourcer
Josh Pigden
Technical Sales Consultant
Read our Blogs
13. 04. 2023
1st Step becomes a Lighthouse Club Company Supporter
1st Step Solutions are extremely proud to have recently become a company supporter of the Lighthouse Club, a charity run by the construction industry, for the construction industry.
The Lighthouse Club offers support to those struggling with mental and physical health issues along with those struggling with financial challenges. A devastating statistic we learnt is the construction industry loses two people a day to suicide and we wanted to show our support for the fantastic work the Lighthouse Club are doing to try and offer as much backing to them as possible.
13. 09. 2022
Management Buy Out | A New Chapter for 1st Step Solutions Ltd
We are delighted to announce the successful acquisition of shares by the existing Management team, many of whom may be familiar to you with a collective 64 years’ of service at 1stStep Solutions.
20. 05. 2022
Macmillan Mighty Hike 2022
On Friday 13th May 2022, Hayley and Davinia excitedly set off up to Norfolk to take part in the first Mighty Hike from Cromer to Blakeney.
Little did they know what was ahead of them the following day!! The day didn’t start well with them nearly missing their train as they were trying to board a steam train, meaning it was time for a quick warm-up sprint to the correct train to arrive on time. Upon arrival, along with 1,998 others, they set off on their way.
This is the first event to be held in Norfolk and is due to raise a staggering £1.1 million for Macmillan Cancer Support.