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

M&E Store Manager

Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
Up to £16.27 per hour
M&E Storeman required in Cambridge, CB8 - ASAP

Labourer or Skilled Mate/Installer

Newton Abbot
Devon
Negotiable
labourer or Skilled Mate/Installer required in Newton Abbot, TQ12.

Pipefitter

Catterick Garrison
North Yorkshire
Up to £26.00 per hour
Pipefitters required for a large project in Catterick, DL9.

Electrician

Catterick Garrison
North Yorkshire
Up to £26.00 per hour
Electrician's required in Catterick, DL9 - 12/01/2026

Mobile Air Con (& F Gas) Service Engineer

Ilminster
Somerset
£39000 - £43000 per annum + + overtime
Mobile Air Con (& F Gas) Service Engineer x2 Work Locations: Devon/Cornwall boarder or Taunton/Yeovil area Salary: £39k - £43k (based on skill set & experience) + overtime Additional details: Company Van & Fuel card, pension scheme & a private healthcare scheme is available Holidays: 28 days (inclusive of Bank Holidays) Any Electrical Experience would be an advantage. (and would be reflected in Salary)

Mobile Air Con (& F Gas) Service Engineer

Callington
Cornwall
£39000 - £43000 per annum + + overtime
Mobile Mech Plumbing AC (F Gas) Service Engineer x2 Locations: Devon/Cornwall boarder or Taunton/Yeovil area Salary: 39k - £43k (based on skill set & experience) + overtime Additional details: Company Van & Fuel card, pension scheme & a private healthcare scheme is available Holidays: 28 days (inclusive of Bank Holidays) Any Electrical Experience would be an advantage. (and would be reflected in Salary)

Electricians

Bristol
Bristol
£24.50 - £25.95 per hour
Electricians required in Emersons Green, Bristol(BS16)

Electricians

Thornbury
Gloucestershire
Negotiable
Electricians & Electrical Installers required in Thornbury (BS35)

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
Jess Lewis

Jess Lewis

Consultant | Construction & Building Services
Hannah Cleary

Hannah Cleary

Resourcer | Construction & Building Services
Shauna Hughes

Shauna Hughes

Resourcer | Construction & Building Services
Matthew Lowe

Matthew Lowe

Resourcer | Construction & Building Services
Louise Talbot

Louise Talbot

Resourcer
Josh Pigden

Josh Pigden

Technical Sales Consultant

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.