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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Latest Jobs
Electrical Installer
North Tawton
Devon
£22 per hour
Required: Electrical Installer Start Date: Tuesday 26/05 Location: North Tawton (EX20) Hours: Monday- Friday (40-45hrs p/wk) Duration: 2 Weeks Pay Rate: £22.00p/hr Duties: Lots of containment on commercial project
Electrician
Plymouth
Devon
£28 per hour
Required: Electrician Start Date: Monday 1st June 2026 Location: Plymouth, Devon (PL7) Hours: Monday - Friday (0800am-1630pm) - 40hrs p/wk Duration: Ongoing work Pay Rate: £28.00p/hr CIS Duties: 1st & 2nd fix, containment and wiring
Industrial Pipefitters/Mechanical Fitters
Plymouth
Devon
£26 per hour
Required: Industrial Pipefitters/Mechanical Fitters 🔧 Location: Plympton, Devon (PL7) Start Date: Tuesday 26/05 Site Hours: Monday -Friday (8-5pm) - 42.5hrs p/wk Duration: 4-5months+ CIS Pay Rate: £26.00 per hour Duties:
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