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

Commercial Plumber / Pipefitter / Heating Engineer

Cardiff
Cardiff
£45000 - £55000 per annum + Travel expenses , Van & Fuel Card
Commercial Plumber / Pipefitter / Heating Engineer required in Cardiff. Full time, Permanent position

Plumber

Clapham
London
Up to £215.00 per day
Plumber required to work on a residential project in Clapham, SW4!

Electrician

Plymouth
Devon
Up to £220 per day
Electrician needed in Plymouth | PL6 1st step solutions are looking for an electrician to work on an industrial unit in Plymouth. Your duties will consist of working on all 1st fixing, including distribution boards, armoured cables, metal work. You will need to have a valid Gold JIB Card & IPAF 3b & 2391 would be beneficial

Electrician

Bath
Somerset
£17.99 - £24.00 per hour
Electricians required in Bath (BA2)

Telehandler

London
London
Up to £20.00 per hour
Telehandler needed in Belvedere | DA17 1st step solutions are looking for a Telehandler to work on an ongoing industrial project in Belvedere. Your duties will consist of covering multiple tasks including tele handling, labouring and working in the stores with electrical materials. You will need to have a valid Blue CPCS ticket. Driving would also be beneficial

Fire Marshall

East London
London
Up to £19.92 per hour
Fire Marshall required for a residential project in Bethnal Green.

Electrical Installer

London
London
Up to £20.00 per hour
Electrical Improver needed in Brent Cross | NW2 1st step solutions are looking for an electrical improver to work on an ongoing residential project in Brent Cross. Your duties will consist of 2nd fixing apartments. You will need to have a valid ECS card & Level 2 or 3 certificate.

Electrical Installer

London
London
Up to £20.00 per hour
Electrical Improver needed in Wembley & Stratford | NW2 & E15 1st step solutions are looking for electrical improvers to work in Wembley for 1 week installing site temporaries and then move onto Stratford for another 3-4 weeks. You will need to have a valid ECS card & Level 2 or 3 certificate.

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 Thomas

Emma Thomas

Recruitment Administrator
Courtney Roye

Courtney Roye

Consultant |  Construction & Building Services
Jess Lewis

Jess Lewis

Consultant | Construction & Building Services
Hannah Cleary

Hannah Cleary

Resourcer | Construction & Building Services
Shauna Hughes

Shauna Hughes

Resourcer | Construction & Building Services
Louise Talbot

Louise Talbot

Resourcer

Read our Blogs

21. 08. 2024

Client Testimonial

Having had the pleasure to know and work with 1stStep Solutions since 2004, you soon realise that they are a very knowledgeable and experienced construction / M&E recruitment agency.
10. 06. 2024

SkillBuild Competition

Lewisham College recently hosted the SkillBuild competition at its construction campus in Deptford Bridge on Thursday 23rd May.
31. 05. 2024

For the Love of Labourers

You’d normally think everyone always roots for the little guy, right? Unfortunately, within the construction industry, labourers are under appreciated for the work they do. Of course, there are some bad apples (as there is with any job), but largely I think we need to be grateful for the work they do and give them the thanks they deserve.