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

Electrical Mate / Improver

Truro
Cornwall
Negotiable
Electrical Mate / Improver Required in Truro (TR1)

Electrical Installers

Newport
Newport
Negotiable
Electrical Installers required in Newport to work on a commercial project.2 months, possibly ongoing.

Pipefitter

Redruth
Cornwall
Negotiable
Pipefitter Required in Redruth (TR16)

Electricians & Electrical Installers

Plymouth
Devon
£20.00 - £24.00 per hour
Electricians & Electrical Installers required in Plymouth (PL6)

Electrician

Braintree
Essex
Up to £230.00 per day
1st step solutions will be looking for an electrician to work on a industrial project in Braintree. Your duties will consist of secondary containment, wiring & 2nd fixing. You will need a valid gold JIB card, yellow Hi Vis trousers. Due to the location of the project, you must be able to drive.

Electrician / Electrical Installer

Exeter
Devon
Negotiable
Electrician / Electrical Installer Required in Exeter (EX5)

Plumber

Truro
Cornwall
Up to £25.00 per hour
Plumber required in Truro, TR1.

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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