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

Electrical Tester / Appointed Person

London
London
£26.70 - £40.05 per hour
Electrical Tester / Appointed Person £26.70 per hour (PAYE only) Uplift after 37.5 hours Temp-to-Perm 43 hours per week Various projects across London & the South East 1st Step Solutions are looking for an Electrical Tester / Appointed Person to work

Electrical Installer

Exeter
Devon
If interested please call 1st Step Solutions on 01173326633
1st Step Solutions Ltd (Mechanical & Electrical Recruitment Specialists) are recruiting for Electrical Installer to work in Exeter (EX2)   Required: Electrical Installer Start Date:  ASAP Location:  Exeter, EX2 Duration:  4 weeks poss longer

Pipefitter

Barnstaple
Devon
£28 per hour
Required: Pipefitter                  Start Date: Monday 21/09 Location: Barnstaple, North Devon (EX31) Pipefitter Pay Rate (CIS): £28.00 per hour Hours: Monday- Friday (8am – 4.30pm) Duration: 2-3 Weeks   Duties: Plant room

Electrical Installer

Irvine
North Ayrshire
£250 per day
Required: Electrical Installer Start Date: Monday 14/09 Location: Irvine (approx. 30 miles southwest of Glasgow) Site Hours (Mon–Fri): 50hrs p/wk Duration: Initially 3-4 Weeks+ (project runs 3-4 months, possibly longer) Pay Rate: £250.00 per

Electrical Improver

Catterick
North Yorkshire
£15.69 - £19 per hour
1st Step Solutions are currently looking for an Electrical Improver to work on a project in Catterick, DL9. This role is due to last 9 weeks. As an Improver, you must hold at least an ECS card, as a minimum Level 2 or 3 in Electrical Installations is

Electrician

London
London
Earn Up to £1500 Per Week
1st Step Solutions are currently looking for an Electrician to work on a new-build residential project in Wapping, E1W. This is an ongoing role. We are specifically looking for electricians who thrive on Price Work. Candidates must be willing to have a

Plumbers

Shrivenham
Oxfordshire
£27 per hour
Required: Plumbers Start date: ASAP Location: Shrivenham, Oxfordshire (SN6) Duration: 6-8 Months, possibly longer  Rate: £27.00 per hour CIS Site Hours: Monday - Friday (42.5hrs p/wk) Duties: Copper, mapress, rads risers etc.. All aspects

Electrician

Mayfair
London
£230 per day
Electrician required Mayfair | W1S 1st Step Solutions are looking for an Electrician to work on a large ongoing commercial project in Mayfair. Your duties will consist of working on Metal work. Electricians must have a Gold JIB Card Job Summary:

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 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

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