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

Electrical Mate / Improver

Bradford
West Yorkshire
£20 - £21.42 per hour
Required: Electrician & Electrical Mate / Improver Start Date: Monday 15/06 Location: Central Bradford (BD1) Hours: Mon-Thurs 0700-1730pm 10.5hrs p/day (work 42hrs / paid 45hrs) Fri off Electricians Rate (CIS): £24.50p/hr  (Breaks paid)  rate

Driver

Stevenage
Hertfordshire
£18 per hour
1st Step Solutions are currently looking for a Driver to assist with deliveries between Stevenage and London. This role is a 2-week holiday cover, starting 15th June. You must have a clean, valid Manual driving licence with CAT B. Job Details:

M&E Stores Manager

Newmarket
Suffolk
£20 per hour
1st Step Solutions are currently looking for a Stores/Logistics Manager to work on a high-security site in Newmarket, CB8. This role is running for roughly 9 months and you will be responsible for organising and handling deliveries, ensuring the storeroom

Electrician

Guildford
Surrey
£270 per day
1st Step Solutions are currently looking for an Electrician with IPAF to work on a project in Guildford, GU1.  Electricians must hold a JIB Gold Card as a minimum. IPAF is essential for this role.  Job Summary: Location | Guildford, GU1 Rate |

Electrician

Okehampton
Devon
£28 per hour
Required: Electricians Location:  North Devon (EX20) Start Date:  Mon 29th June Pay Rate:  £28p/hr Duration: 16-20 weeks Site Hours: 50hrs p/wk  (possibly weekend available) Duties: Commercial project installing tray, ladder & containment

Plumbers

Filton
Bristol
£27 per hour
Required: x2 Plumbers Location:  Filton, North Bristol (BS34) Start Date: Monday 08/06 Plumbers Pay Rate: £27.00p/hr CIS Site Hours: Monday- Friday 7.30am-5pm (paid 7am-5pm) Duration: Phase 1: 19 weeks, possibly Phase 2: which will run until

Electrician

Bradford
West Yorkshire
£24.50 - £25.95 per hour
Required: Electrician Start Date: Monday 08/06 Location: Central Bradford (BD1) Hours: Mon-Thursday (0700am-1600pm) & Friday (0700am-1500pm- paid until 4pm) - Work 42.5hrs but paid 45hrs p/wk Electricians Rate (CIS): £24.50p/hr (Breaks paid)

Carpenter

Westminster
London
£240 per day
Carpenter required Westminster | SW1A 1st Step Solutions are looking for a carpenter to work on a project in Westminster for the rest of the week. Your duties will be to work on installing doors and skirting boards. Blue skills card is required Job

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

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06. 05. 2026

Scam Warning: Unauthorised Job Listings

We have recently identified job advertisements claiming to represent our company being published on third-party websites with which we have no affiliation. One such example includes talents.studysmarter.co.uk.
09. 03. 2026

Easter 2026 - Timesheets

Due to a reduced payroll window please see our revised timesheet deadlines for the Easter period.
02. 03. 2026

Supporting Future Talent: 1st Step Solutions at Beauchamps School Mock Interviews

At 1st Step Solutions, we are committed to supporting the next generation as they prepare to enter the world of work. At the end of January, we were proud to be invited to take part in the Year 10 Mock Interview Day at Beauchamps High School, with our representative Davinia attending on behalf of the business.