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

Mobile Air Con (& F Gas) Service Engineer

Callington
Cornwall
£39000 - £43000 per annum + + overtime
Mobile Mech Plumbing AC (F Gas) Service Engineer x2 Locations: Devon/Cornwall boarder or Taunton/Yeovil area Salary: 39k - £43k (based on skill set & experience) + overtime Additional details: Company Van & Fuel card, pension scheme & a private healthcare scheme is available Holidays: 28 days (inclusive of Bank Holidays) Any Electrical Experience would be an advantage. (and would be reflected in Salary)

Electrician

Sittingbourne
Kent
Up to £27.00 per hour
Commercial install, need an IPAF and gold JIB

Plumber

Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
Up to £26.00 per hour
Plumber's required in Cambridge, CB4 - ASAP

Duct Fitter

Uxbridge
London
Up to £28.50 per hour
Galvenised ducting

Security Guard

Hayes
London
Up to £18.00 per hour
Security Guards required for 8 - 10 weeks in Hayes, UB3.

Plumber/Pipefitter

Brixham
Devon
Negotiable
Plumber/Pipefitter required for a project in Brixham (TQ5)

Electrician

City of London
London
Up to £26.00 per hour
Doing site temporaries then moving onto general install

Electrical Installer

Andover
Hampshire
Negotiable
Electrical Installer required on a commercial project in Andover (SP10)

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
Jess Lewis

Jess Lewis

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
Louise Talbot

Louise Talbot

Resourcer
Josh Pigden

Josh Pigden

Technical Sales Consultant

Read our Blogs

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.
11. 02. 2026

Renewing Our Commitment to The Lighthouse Charity

We are proud to announce the renewal of our annual Company Supporter pledge with The Lighthouse Charity, reaffirming our commitment to supporting the wellbeing of the UK and Ireland construction community.
20. 11. 2025

🚦 Road Safety Week: Safe Vehicles Save Lives – A Personal Plea

Road Safety Week is an annual campaign that gives us all a vital opportunity to pause and reflect on how we use our roads. This year's theme, Safe Vehicles Save Lives, resonates deeply with me, touching upon lessons learned, tragic losses, and the daily reality of driving on Britain's busiest routes.