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

Welfare Driver

Derby
Derbyshire
Negotiable
Welfare Driver required for Airside work at East Midlands Airport, starting in July.

Resident Liaison Officer

Chigwell
Essex
Up to £12.21 per hour
1st Step Solutions are working on behalf of one of the most innovative and fastest growing fire and electrical companies in the South-East of England, who are looking for a Resident Liaison Officer to work on sites across London.

Electricians & Electrical Installers

Plymouth
Devon
£20.00 - £26.50 per hour
Electricians(£26.50p/hr) & Electrical Installers(£20p/hr) required in Plymouth.

Plumber

Exeter
Devon
Up to £24.00 per hour
Plumber required in Exeter for 6-8 weeks+.

Electrician

Preston
Lancashire
Up to £24.00 per hour
Electrician required for a short-term position on a hospital project in Preston.

Multi-Skilled Engineer

Bristol
Bristol
Life cover & 4% Pension
Multi-skilled Engineer (Commercial Gas, Air Conditioning & Controls) required in Bristol, Bath & Somerset.

Electricians & Electrical Installers

Penzance
Cornwall
£20.00 - £24.00 per hour
Electricians & Electrical Installers required in Penzance, TR18.

Fire & Security Installation Engineers

Bristol City Centre
Bristol
Up to £42000 per annum + Company van / Pension
Our client, established in Bristol for 37 years, has achieved consistent growth year on year from its early beginnings and developed into one of the leading and most respected electrical contractors within the Bristol region working with many national as well as local main contractors and end user clients.

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

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