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The Mechanical & ElectricalRecruitment Specialists

Powering Careers, Connecting Talent

Powering Careers, Connecting Talent

Welcome to 1st Step Solutions, your hub for Mechanical and Electrical recruitment. Managed by industry experts, and founded in 2004, we’ve built a reputation as a go-to for both talented candidates and valued clients.

In the UK, we bring a personal touch to bridging the gap between job seekers and companies. Let's take the 1st step together, where Mechanical and Electrical expertise meets a down-to-earth approach to career connections.

 

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Skilled Trades & Labour

At the heart of our operations lies a dedicated emphasis on M&E Trades and Labour. Our recruitment teams boast expertise in their respective areas, possessing a comprehensive understanding of the local transient workforce, ongoing projects, and market conditions, ensuring a targeted and proficient approach to our recruitment endeavours.
Skilled Trades & Labour
Skilled Trades & Labour
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Supervision & Technical

With expertise in temporary, permanent, and contract recruitment, we cater to a spectrum of roles crucial to project success from pre-construction through to handover. Whether you're seeking professionals for supervision, site management, technical positions, design roles, or those specialising in commercial and SHEQ aspects, our team is dedicated to connecting talent with opportunities that drive success in the ever-evolving landscape of the built environment.
Supervision & Technical
Supervision & Technical
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Business Support

Our consultants have extensive experience in sourcing talent that suits your business for the pivotal support roles that keep everything functioning, including Helpdesk Support, Document Control, Procurement, Bid Management, Purchase Ledger, Payroll, and Accounts roles.
Business Support
Business Support
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Engineering and Manufacturing

We specialise in delivering high-quality Engineering and Manufacturing recruitment solutions across a wide range of technical and operational disciplines. From hands-on specialists to senior leadership, we connect industry leading employers with exceptional talent.
Engineering and Manufacturing
Engineering and Manufacturing

Latest Jobs

Electrical Tester / Appointed Person

London
London
£26.70 - £40.05 per hour
1st Step Solutions are currently looking for an Electrical Tester / Appointed Person. We are looking for an Electrical Tester / Appointed Person to work across multiple projects in London, this is a long term position, to be taken on directly later.

Working Electrical Supervisor

White City
London
£30 - £32.50 per hour
1st Step Solutions are looking for an Working Electrical Chargehand / Working Electrical Supervisor in White City, W12. This role would require someone to assist the Electrical Supervsor with day-to-day tasking of the electrical workforce, leading by

Project Manager

Bridgwater
Somerset
£70000 - £80000 per annum
Project Manager (Mechanical OR Electrical) Bridgwater £70,000 - £80,000 depending on experience + Car + Pension + 35 Days Holiday (9 Day Fortnight OR 5 Day Week Option)   We are working on behalf of Major Tier 1 M&E Contractor, working in the
Meet the Leadership Team

Meet the Leadership Team

Our management team brings a wealth of expertise and commitment to ensuring your journey with us is smooth and successful. Get acquainted with the leaders who make our vision a reality

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Andy Brooks

Andy Brooks

Director/Owner
Careena Dabbs

Careena Dabbs

Director/Owner
Ralph Preston

Ralph Preston

Director/Owner
Andrea Llufrio

Andrea Llufrio

Director/Owner
Davinia Farr

Davinia Farr

Director/Owner
Matthew Williams

Matthew Williams

Director/Owner

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