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

Plumbers

Swindon
Wiltshire
£17.99 - £24.00 per hour
Plumbers required in Swindon (SN1), commercial project. Initially 1 months work (possibly longer with 2nd phase until the end of the year)

Plumbers / Pipefitters

Yeovil
Somerset
Negotiable
Plumbers / Pipefitters required in Yeovil (BA21), 4 months work on phase 1 (there are 3 phases in total, 1 years work)

Electrical Tester/Electrician with 2391

Bracknell
Berkshire
Negotiable
Electrical Tester/Electrician with 2391 required in Bracknell.

Plasterer

Kensington and Chelsea
London
Up to £25.00 per hour
Plasterer needed in Kensington | W14 1st step solutions are looking for a plasterer to work on a short term project in Kensington. Your duties will consist of working on plastering residential flat. You will need to have a valid Skills card.

Plumber

Oxford
Oxfordshire
Negotiable
1st Step Solutions are working on behalf of an Oxford-based Plumbing & Heating company that have an opportunity for an experienced Mobile Plumber to join their team.

Electrical Chargehand

Acton
London
Up to £28 per hour
Electrical Chargehand required for a long-term project in East Acton, W12. Must be willing to gain BPSS Clearance prior to starting.

Pipefitter

City of London
London
Up to £210.00 per day
Pipefitters needed in Victoria, SW1E - Monday Start!

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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