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

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

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

Read our Blogs

10. 04. 2024

Industry Accreditation Cards Expire 31/12/2024

All CSCS affiliated Industry Accreditation Cards (Grandfather Rights) cannot be renewed after the 1st of June 2024 and ALL that have been Issued since January 2020 will expire on 31st December 2024!
09. 04. 2024

World Earth Day

Here at 1st Step Solutions, we think it is important to give back to everyone around us. Whilst we have upcoming charity events such as Hayley Laurance’s Sky Dive on the 13th of July for Cancer Research and the Macmillan Mighty Hike that three staff members are taking part in. We are keen to help with more local efforts too, especially on World Earth Day.
26. 03. 2024

Congratulations Aime

Here at 1st Step, we like to celebrate all achievements and awards given to our candidates. However, we feel that Aime Zimuene deserves special recognition for being presented with a Health & Safety award by Lendlease.