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
Electrical Contracts Manager
Plymouth
Devon
Negotiable
Electrical Contracts Manager required on a project in Plymouth with work until 2031
Electrical Engineer
Plymouth
Devon
Negotiable
Electrical Engineer required on a project in Plymouth with work until 2031
Plumber
Manchester
Greater Manchester
Up to £23.50 per hour
1st Step Solutions are looking for a Plumber to work on new apartment block in Manchester for around 12 weeks, potentially longer.
Your duties will consist of hydraulic water testing of apartment pipework
Free parking is available.
You must hold a valid Plumbers Card.
Electrical Authorised Person
Chichester
West Sussex
Negotiable
Electrical Authorised Person
Chichester
3 months Contract+
1st Step Solutions are supporting a leading Electrical Contractor who have a requirement for an experienced Electrical AP to join their team on a project in Chichester.
Pipefitter
Callington
Cornwall
Negotiable
x2 Pipefitters / Mechanical Fitters & x1 general labourer / mechanical mate
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
Jess Lewis
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
Resourcer
Josh Pigden
Technical Sales Consultant
Read our Blogs
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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.
17. 11. 2025
Christmas Timesheets - 2025
Due to a reduced payroll window please see our revised timesheet deadlines for the Christmas period.