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Pipefitters
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Welders
Duct Fitters
Laggers
Associated Trade Improvers and Mates
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:
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
Meet our Skilled Trades & Labour Team
Andy Brooks
Director/Owner
Careena Dabbs
Director/Owner
Ralph Preston
Director/Owner
Davinia Farr
Director/Owner
Matthew Williams
Director/Owner
Hayley Laurance
Account Manager | Construction & Building Services
Kerrie Letchford
Recruitment Administrator
Emma Bennett
Recruitment Administrator
Courtney Roye
Consultant | Construction & Building Services
Hannah Cleary
Resourcer | Construction & Building Services
Shauna Hughes
Resourcer | Construction & Building Services
Matthew Lowe
Resourcer | Construction & Building Services
Lauren Watkins
Resourcer
Louise Talbot-Rawling
Resourcer
Josh Pigden
Technical Sales Consultant
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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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