Chargehands
Electricians
Electrical Testers
Pipefitters
Plumbers
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
Electrician
Plymouth
Devon
£25 per hour
1st Step Solutions Ltd (Mechanical & Electrical Recruitment Specialists) are recruiting for Electricians to work in Plymouth (PL2) Required: Electrician Start Date: Tuesday 26/05 Location: Plymouth, Devon (PL2) Hours: 44hrs p/wk (Monday-Friday)
Labourer
Leeds
North Yorkshire
£16.90 per hour
Labourers required Leeds | LS3 1st Step Solutions are looking for labourers to work on a residential project in Leeds. Duration is 3 months Your duties will be general site duties; moving materials, keeping site tidy and clean. CSCS Card required Job
Plumber / Pipefitter
Leeds
North Yorkshire
Competitive
Plumber / Pipefitter required Leeds | LS1 1st Step Solutions are looking for plumber / pipefitter to work on a residential project in Leeds. Price work is available. Duration is 6 months + Your duties will be working on installing corridor and riser
General Maintenance Operative (GMO)
Coventry
Midlands
£39000 per annum
1st Step Solutions are seeking a General Maintenance Operative (GMO) to work for a national M&E contractor in mobile position around the Coventry area. Required: General Maintenance Operative (GMO) Location: Coventry area (mobile based role) Key
Installation Electrician
United Kingdom
West Midlands
£46320 - £63690 per annum
1st Step Solutions are seeking an Installation Electricians to work for a national M&E contractor across the UK. Required: Installation Electrician Location: UK Wide Salary: Up to £63.6k Hours : Minium 40 hours per week Project: Carrying
Electricians & Electrical Installers
Newport
Newport
Contact 1st Step for more info on 01173326633
Electricians & Electrical Installers (IPAF REQUIRED) Location: Newport (35mins from Cribbs Causeway if you’re travelling from Bristol) Duration: 3 Months Electrician (CIS) pay rate: £27p/hr (Sat x1.5 & Sun x1.75, adhoc weekend availability)
Electrician
Euston
London
£215 - £230 per day
1st Step Solutions is looking for an Electrician to work on a project in Euston.You will be working mainly on 2nd fix and some conduit. Gold JIB Card is required. Job Summary: Location | Euston, NW1 Registered Electrician | £215 Approved
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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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.