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

Mechanical Stores Manager

Brentford
Greater London
£19.75 per hour
1st Step Solutions are currently looking for a Mechanical Stores Manager to work on a residential site in Brentford, TW8. This role is ongoing and you will be responsible for organising and handling deliveries, ensuring the storeroom is neat, tidy and

Electrical Tester

Leeds
North Yorkshire
£27 per hour
Electrical Tester’s required Leeds | LS9 and LS11 1st Step Solutions are looking for Electrical Testers to work on new build residential projects in Leeds to carry out Live & Dead testing. The duration of these projects are for 6 Months. You will be

Electrician

Mayfair
London
£28 per hour
1st Step Solutions are currently looking an Electrician to work on a project in Mayfair doing 2nd fixing.  As an Electrician, you must hold a JIB Gold Card graded as an Electrician.  Job Summary: Start | ASAP Duration | 2 months + Rate | £28ph

Plumber/Pipefitters

Newton Abbot
Devon
£28 per hour
Required: Plumbers/Pipefitters Start Date: Monday 26/10 Location: Newton Abbot, Devon (TQ12) Hours: Monday- Friday (0730am-1700pm)- 45hrs p/wk Duration: at least 2-3mths, possibly longer Pay Rate: £28.00p/hr CIS + (£2p/hr bonus – won’t receive

Electricians & Electrical Installers

Portishead
Bristol
£22 - £27 per hour
Electricians + Electrical Installer Start: Monday 26/10 Location: Gordano, Bristol (BS20) Duration: 3 Weeks Electricians Pay Rate: £27.00p/hr CIS Electrical Installer Pay Rate: £22.00p/hr CIS (Depending on experience/qualifications) Site Hours: Monday

Electricians & Electrical Installers

Bristol
Bristol
£20 - £27 per hour
Required: Electricians + Electrical Installers  (Must have IPAF) Start: Monday 26/10 Location: Bristol (BS48) Duration: 4 Months Electricians Pay Rate: £26.00p/hr CIS Electrical Installers Pay Rate: £20.00p/hr CIS (Depending on

Electricians & Electrical Installers

Plymouth
Devon
£21 - £30.33 per hour
Required: Electricians & Electrical Installers Start Date: Monday 19/10 Location: Plymouth (PL5) Electrician Pay Rate: £26.00 per hour CIS (Rate Average £30.33p/hr) Electrical Installers Pay Rate: £21.00 per hour (Rate Average £24.50p/hr)

Electrician

Plymouth
Devon
£26 per annum
Required: Electricians Start Date: Monday 19/10 Location: Plymouth (PL6) Pay Rate: £26.00 per hour CIS Hours: 45hrs p/wk Duration: Until after Xmas Duties: 1st & 2nd fix, wiring, containment on commercial project Requirements: JIB/ECS Card

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
Kerrie Letchford

Kerrie Letchford

Recruitment Administrator
Emma Bennett

Emma Bennett

Recruitment Administrator
Courtney Roye

Courtney Roye

Consultant |  Construction & Building Services
Hannah Cleary

Hannah Cleary

Resourcer | Construction & Building Services
Shauna Hughes

Shauna Hughes

Consultant | Construction and Building Services
Matthew Lowe

Matthew Lowe

Resourcer | Construction & Building Services
Josh Pigden

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.