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

Industrial Electricians

Irvine
North Ayrshire
If interested please call 1st Step Solutions on 01173326633
1st Step Solutions Ltd (Mechanical & Electrical Recruitment Specialists) are recruiting for Industrial Electricians to work in Irvine, Scotland (approx. 33 miles southwest of Glasgow)   Required: Industrial Electrician   Start Date: ASAP

Electrician & Electrical Installer

Haverfordwest
Pembrokeshire
£21 - £27 per hour
Required: Electricians & Electrical Installers   (freelance) Location: Haverfordwest (SA61) Duration: 2months Electrician (CIS) pay rate: £27p/hr. Electrical Installers (CIS) pay rate: £21p/hr Start date: As soon as possible Site Hours: 7am – 5pm

Plumbers/Pipefitters

Newton Abbot
Devon
£28 per hour
Required: Plumbers/Fitters  Start Date: Monday 27th July 2026 Location: Newton Abbot, Devon (TQ12) Site Hours: Monday- Friday (0730am-1700pm)- 45hrs p/wk Duration 1st phase runs until September/October 2026, but there is 2 years on the

Electricians

Bristol
Bristol
£27 per hour
Required: Electricians Start Date: ASAP Location: Bristol (BS2) Hours: Work 8-10hrs p/day (Monday-Friday) Duration: Initially 6 weeks, but project runs for 1 year Pay Rate: £27.00p/hr CIS Duties: Lots of basket, containment etc on

Electrician

North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire
£26 per hour
1st Step Solutions are currently looking for an Electrician to work on a project in Catterick, DL9. This role is due to last 9 weeks. As an Electrician, you must hold a Gold JIB Card, as a minimum Due to site safety regulations, you must hold Site

Electrician

Helston
Cornwall
£28 per hour
Required: Electricians Location:  Helston, Cornwall (TR12) Start Date: 29/06/2026 Pay Rate:  £28 p/hr Duration: 18 months Site Hours:  45hrs p/wk (Mon-Fri) Duties:  Commercial installation – containment, wiring, lighting, conduits

Electrical Tester

North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire
£30 per hour
1st Step Solutions are looking for an Electrical Tester to work on a project in Catterick, DL9. This is a short term role lasting 8 weeks. Electrical Testers must have an Approved JIB card, with 18th edition as well as 2391 or 2394/5. Due to site safety

Plumber

Stansted
Kent
£240 per day
1st Step Solutions are looking for Plumbers to work on Stansted airport air side the beginning of July for a couple of months. Your duties will consist of working with copper and crimp pipework. Please note, you will need to have an account to support

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

Resourcer | Construction & Building Services
Matthew Lowe

Matthew Lowe

Resourcer | Construction & Building Services
Josh Pigden

Josh Pigden

Technical Sales Consultant

Read our Blogs

26. 02. 2024

Another year of Supporting the Lighthouse Club

We have renewed our support to the Lighthouse Club In March. You may see from our posts this is a charity 1st Step Solutions are very proud to support now more than ever. Our support for Lighthouse commenced when a candidate working for us was going through a hard time and the client contacted us to ask what support we offered, and the answer was simply not enough ! We approached lighthouse and was astounded by the support they offer the construction industry and wanted to be a part of it and give back a little.
30. 01. 2024

Client Testimonial

I have been working with 1st Step Solutions for over 8 years and have always found that they provide an excellent service for both temporary and permanent placements. We continue to work closely with their team and will be doing so for the forthcoming future. Nick | Managing Director
18. 01. 2024

Candidate Testimonial

“Very happy with 1st Step Solutions service, especially from Courtney. Big respect for her professionalism and highest level of kindness.” Nicolae | Plumber