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
Electricians
Bracknell
Berkshire
£29 per hour
Required: Electricians (With IPAF) Start: ASAP Location: Bracknell (RG12) Duration: Initially until Xmas Time, but project possibly may run until March 2027 Electricians Pay Rate: £29p/hr Site Hours: Monday-Friday (7.30am-6pm) Duties:
Pipefitter
London
London
£230 per day
1st Step Solutions are currently looking for 2 Pipefitters to work on a project is Westminster W1B. Pipefitters must hold a JIB Card. Start | 24/08/2026 Location | Westminster, W1S Duration | On going - Brand new project Rate | £230 a day
Plumbers + Pipefitters
Exeter
Devon
£27 per hour
Required: Plumbers & Pipefitters Start date: Monday 24th August 2026 Location: Exeter, Devon (EX1) Duration: 3 weeks + Site Hours: Monday - Friday (7.30am-4.30pm or 8am-5pm) = 42.5hrs Plumbers / Pipefitters (CIS) pay rate: £27p/hr Duties: New
Electrician & Electrical Installer
Avonmouth
Bristol
If interested please call 1st Step Solutions 01173326633
1st Step Solutions Ltd (Mechanical & Electrical Recruitment Specialists) are recruiting for Electrician & Electrical Installer to work in Avonmouth (BS11) Required: Electrician & Electrical Installer Start Date: Monday 24th August Location:
Electrician & Electrical Installer
Bournemouth
Dorset
If interested please call 1st Step Solutions 01173326633
1st Step Solutions Ltd (Mechanical & Electrical Recruitment Specialists) are recruiting for Electrician & Electrical Installer to work in Bournemouth (BH1) Required: Electrician & Electrical Installer/Mates Start Date: Monday 24th August
Plumber/Fitters
Plymouth
Devon
£26 - £52 per hour
Required: Plumbers/Fitters Start Date: Monday 24/08 Location: Plymouth, Devon (PL2) Site Hours: Monday- Friday (0730-1700pm)- 45hrs per week Duration: Work until end of September 2026 Pay Rate (CIS): £26.00 per hour + Weekend availability (x1.5
Electrical Mates + Installers
Exeter
Devon
£19 - £22 per hour
Required: Electrical Mates + Installers Location: Exeter (EX2) Start Date : Monday 24/08 Duration: Work until Feb 2027 Electrical Installers (CIS) pay rate: £22p/hr Electrical Mates (CIS) pay rate: £19p/hr Site Hours: 8-5pm Mon-Friday Project:
Electrician
London
London
£28 per hour
1st Step Solutions are currently looking 3 Electricians to work in St Johns Wood on a residential project. A JIB Gold Card is required, IPAF is beneficial but not essential. Job Summary: Start | ASAP Duration | On going Rate | £28ph Hours |
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
Consultant | Construction and Building Services
Matthew Lowe
Resourcer | Construction & Building Services
Lauren Watkins
Resourcer
Louise Talbot-Rawling
Resourcer
Josh Pigden
Technical Sales Consultant
Read our Blogs
15. 02. 2021
1st Step are APSCo Approved
We are pleased to announce that we are now an APSCo approved recruitment agency. APSCo (The Association of Professional Staffing Companies) is the only membership body dedicated to representing excellence in the professional recruitment industry.
04. 10. 2019
London Stansted | Authorised Signatory
1st Step Solutions have taken a major step forward in our quest to become one of the leading aviation construction workforce suppliers in the UK by becoming approved airside signatories at Stansted Airport.
This means that we can support your business across the airport sector with a security-cleared construction workforce from Labourers to Project Managers.
15. 08. 2019
Max White - Always in our Thoughts
Saturday 17th August 2019 will mark the four-year anniversary of the passing of our friend and former Managing Director, Max White.
Not only did Max join 1st Step on day one back in September 2004 and become a bedrock of what we are about, but he became a close friend and colleague to everyone he worked with – colleagues, clients and industry associates alike. He had an aura of calm and sensibleness that belied his years and instilled confidence in people he met.