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

Duct Fitter & Mates

City of London
London
£16.97 - £26.00 per hour
Duct Installers Required Across Multiple Projects in London! ASAP and Monday Starts!

Painter & Decorator

Westminster
London
Up to £200 per day
2x Painter & Decorators required for a 1-week position in Westminster.

Plasterer

Westminster
London
Up to £24.00 per hour
Plasterer required for a short-term position in Westminster - 1 Days ONLY, Tuesday 5th August.

Electrical Chargehand

Acton
London
Up to £28.00 per hour
Electrical Chargehand required for a long-term role in East Acton. This role does require BPSS Clearance, which can be arranged for successful candidates.

Stores Manager

Belvedere
Kent
Up to £20 per hour
Telehandler / Stores Manager required in Belvedere, DA17

Electrical Tester

London
London
Up to £270 per day
Electrical Tester required for a long-term role in King's Cross.

Electricians

London
London
Up to £26.00 per hour
Electricians needed in Mayfair | W1J 1st Step Solutions are currently looking for electricians to work on a high end hotel. Your duties will consist of wiring for the first week, you will then be moved onto price. You must hold a valid gold JIB card.

Duct Fitter and Mate

West End
London
Negotiable
Duct Pair required for a 2-month position in Mayfair, W1J

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

18. 01. 2024

Candidate Testimonial

“1st Step are very professional and one of the highest paying agencies I've worked for. They consistently have good well paying contracts with plenty of overtime and are very honest about the work your about to start. I spoke with a lovely lady called Hayley who helped me find work after I was made unemployed. Hayley was friendly and a joy to deal with, she turned the stress of finding a job into a joyfully experience, I can definitely recommend contacting 1st Step if your looking for a work contract. 10/10.” Jack | Working Supervisor
18. 01. 2024

Candidate Testimonial

“1st Step Solutions is a great agency to work with, as well as providing great communication with any issues you need resolved with the employer. The staff are very helpful and can’t do enough to help regarding, employment and pay. I can’t speak highly enough of the company and staff as they always deliver. I recommend 1st Step and look forward to working with them again with any contract they have in the future. Great company and brilliant staff.” Craig | Electrician
12. 01. 2024

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1st Step Consultant, Courtney Roye shares her mental health story and journey towards becoming a Mental Health First Aider.