Bid Support Writer
Essex

1st Step are working alongside a leading Civil Engineering and Highways contractor based in Essex who are looking for a Bid Support Writer to join their established team.

Responsibilities:
- Creating and maintaining content for bid responses.
- Working with the Bid Manager and other specialists within the business to create written material for bid responses.
- Incorporating comments received from reviewers.
- Editing.
- Ensuring the writing structure and words used in the bid persuasively convey the offer to the customer.
- Edit for grammar, punctuation, capitalisation, clarity, readability, consistency and persuasiveness.
- Administration.
- Filing and housekeeping as required, in line with the company shared work systems.
- Actioning and updating the clarifications log where actions are assigned to the Bid Writer.
- Presentations.
- Supporting bid teams with written material for presentations.
- Knowledge management (bid library).
- Following submission of the bid and feedback from the customer, work with the Bid Manager to update the bid library with new/updated information gathered from the bid process.
- Desktop publishing (preferable).
- Designing, formatting and producing bid templates, documents and related materials.
- Graphic design (preferable).
- Developing customer-focused visual information that highlights the features, benefits and discriminators of our bid.
- Communicating with other members of the bid team to conceptualise and create visual elements to persuade the customer.

The successful candidate will have:
- Proven experience of bid writing on highway maintenance projects.
- Able to communicate well at stakeholder and board level.
- Proactive work ethic, self-driven and flexible.
- Relevant education and training.
- Proficient in MS Office and design software.

Industries:

1st Step Solutions are looking for Pipefitters to work with our client, a national engineering services contractor at their brand new offsite manufacturing facility in Coventry (CV5).

Start Date: 01/02/2021

Location: Coventry (CV5)

Duration: 6 months

Project: Installing prefab pipework in plant rooms

Site hours: 38 hours per week (Mon-Thur)

Pay rates: £18.50 p/hr (Mon - Thu)

Qualifications required: CSCS, JIB or Engineering Skills card

How do I apply?
There are a few options available however, we will require you to provide any relevant trade cards (JIB, CSCS, Skill card etc), a CV/recent work history, recent work references and proof of right to work in the UK (Passport or Visa).
1. 'Apply for Job' on this advert and submit your CV for consideration.
2. Call our Bristol branch to discuss this position in more detail and the next steps.
3. Alternatively, email us a copy of your CV quoting the reference number/job number.

If you do not hear from us within 10 days, then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. However we may keep your details on file for any future suitable vacancies and contact you accordingly.

You can now follow us and pick up all the latest work opportunities on Facebook (search 1st Step Solutions) on your Facebook page.

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1st Step Solutions are looking for a Plumber to work with our client, a national mechanical services contractor on a commercial project in Berkeley (GL13)

Start Date: 01/02/2021

Location: Berkeley (GL13)

Duration: 6 weeks +

Project: Working on a commercial project as a plumber installing sanitary ware, cold water mains and hot water heaters

Site hours: 45 hours per week (Mon-Fri)

Pay rate (up to): £20.00 per hour (all hours, Mon-Fri)

Qualifications required: a valid CSCS / JIB or Skills Card

How do I apply?
There are a few options available however, we will require you to provide any relevant trade cards (JIB, CSCS, Skill card etc), a CV/recent work history, recent work references and proof of right to work in the UK (Passport or Visa).
1. 'Apply for Job' on this advert and submit your CV for consideration.
2. Call our Bristol branch to discuss this position in more detail and the next steps.
3. Alternatively, email us a copy of your CV quoting the reference number/job number.

If you do not hear from us within 10 days, then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. However we may keep your details on file for any future suitable vacancies and contact you accordingly.

You can now follow us and pick up all the latest work opportunities on Facebook (search 1st Step Solutions) on your Facebook page.

Industries:

Skills:

1st Step Solutions are looking for Assemblers to work with our client at their brand new offsite manufacturing facility in Coventry (CV5).

Start Date: 01/02/2021

Location: Coventry (CV5)

Duration: Temp to perm

Project: Working with pipework, valves, bracketry & containment

Site hours: 38 hours per week (Mon-Thur)

Pay rates: £10.50 p/hr + holiday

This position is ideal for someone who has manual working skills (i.e you have worked in the car industry or have worked on other assembly lines).

How do I apply?
There are a few options available however, we will require you to provide any relevant trade cards (JIB, CSCS, Skill card etc), a CV/recent work history, recent work references and proof of right to work in the UK (Passport or Visa).
1. 'Apply for Job' on this advert and submit your CV for consideration.
2. Call our Bristol branch to discuss this position in more detail and the next steps.
3. Alternatively, email us a copy of your CV quoting the reference number/job number.

If you do not hear from us within 10 days, then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. However we may keep your details on file for any future suitable vacancies and contact you accordingly.

You can now follow us and pick up all the latest work opportunities on Facebook (search 1st Step Solutions) on your Facebook page.

Industries:

1st Step Solutions require an Electrician in North London. We require an Electrician to work across 2 sites in North London for 2 - 3 weeks. As an Electrician, you will be required to hold a Gold JIB Card and due to the location of the 2 sites, you will ideally be able to drive.

Job Details and Duties:
Electrician in North London
Must hold Gold JIB Card
Socket and Containment install

Job Summary:
Job Title | Electrician
Location | North London
Duration | 2 - 3 weeks 8hrs a day
Start Date | 26/01/2021
Rate | £22.50 per hour

To apply for the role of Electrician in North London, you will be required to provide recent references confirming similar duties as an Electrician, proof of your Electrical Qualifications, your Gold JIB Card and proof of your right to work in the UK.

Please apply online or call the South East Trades Team for further information.

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1st Step Solutions are looking for a number of Plumbers for a healthcare project in SW London working the night shift.

Job Details and Duties:
Must hold a Skill Card or JIB Card
Works Scheduled: a new centralised chilled water system; site wide upgrades of substations and UPS systems, services upgrades and fire compliance works

Job Summary:
Job Title | Plumber
Location | South West London
Duration |8 months +
Start Date | 1st February 2021
Rate | PAYE Direct / PAYE Umbrella
Hours | 46 per week, 6pm until 6am Monday - Thursday

To apply for the role of Plumber in South West London, you will be required to provide recent references confirming similar duties as Plumber, proof of your Skills Card and your right to work in the UK.

Please apply online or call the South East Trades Team for further information.

Industries:

1st Step Solutions are looking for Electrical Testers to work with our client, a national construction and engineering services provider on a large commercial project in Merthyr Tydfil (CF47).

Start Date: 25/01/2021

Location: Merthyr Tydfil (CF47)

Duration: 12 months +, temp to perm option available. Project runs for the next 3-4 years

Project: Carrying out electrical testing across a large scale commercial site

Site hours: 42 hours per week (Mon-Fri)

Electrician pay rates (up to): £19.00 p/hr (all hours, Monday - Friday)

Qualifications required: a valid ECS/JIB gold card along with testing qualifications (2391 or 2394 & 2395)

How do I apply?
There are a few options available however, we will require you to provide any relevant trade cards (JIB, CSCS, Skill card etc), a CV/recent work history, recent work references and proof of right to work in the UK (Passport or Visa).
1. 'Apply for Job' on this advert and submit your CV for consideration.
2. Call our Bristol branch to discuss this position in more detail and the next steps.
3. Alternatively, email us a copy of your CV quoting the reference number/job number.

If you do not hear from us within 10 days, then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. However we may keep your details on file for any future suitable vacancies and contact you accordingly.

You can now follow us and pick up all the latest work opportunities on Facebook (search 1st Step Solutions) on your Facebook page.

Industries:

1st Step Solutions require a Duct Fitters Mate in Oxford. We require a Duct Fitters Mate in Oxford for a short-term contract. As a Duct Fitters Mate in Oxford you will need to hold a CSCS Card

Job Details:
Duct Fitters Mate in Oxford
Must hold a CSCS Card

Job Summary:
Job Title | Duct Fitters Mate
Location | Oxford
Duration | TBC
Start Date | ASAP
Rate | £11.50 an hour

To apply for the role of Duct Fitters Mate in Oxford, you will be required to provide recent references confirming similar duties as a Duct Fitters Mate in Oxford, your CSCS Card and proof of your right to work in the UK.

Please apply online or call the South East Trades Team for further information.

Industries:

1st Step Solutions require a Data Engineer in Cambridge.

We require a Data Engineer in Cambridge for a Long-term contract. As a Data Engineer in Cambridge you will need to hold the correct accreditations and a CSCS Card/JIB Card.

For this position you will need to hold a HORUS Clearance or be willing to complete the necessary documentation and provide information in order to obtain clearance.

Job Details and Duties:
Data Engineer in Cambridge
Must hold a CSCS/JIB Card
Duties include installing and terminating fibre optic cables and Cat 6a Terminations.

Job Summary:
Job Title | Data Engineer
Location | Cambridge
Duration | 3 - 4 Months
Start Date | ASAP
Rate | £16.50 an hour

To apply for the role of Data Engineer in Cambridge, you will be required to provide recent references confirming similar duties as a Data Engineer in Cambridge, your CSCS card and proof of your right to work in the UK.

Please apply online or call the South East Trades Team for further information.

Industries:

1st Step Solutions require an Electrical Mate in Cambridge.
We require an Electrical Mate in Cambridge for a long-term contract. As an Electrical Mate in Cambridge, you will need to hold a JIB/ECS Card and IPAF.
This is an excellent opportunity for an Electrical Mate to work on an industrial project on the outskirts of Cambridge. Duties will include Cable Pulling and Metal work.
You must either hold a HORUS Clearance or be prepared to partake in the site's security clearance process.

Details and Skills
Electrical Mate in Cambridge
A valid site card -JIB Card, IPAF, 18th Edition
Previous experience working on industrial projects
Previous experience working with BMS systems
Please note, to be successful for the position you will be required to complete the site's clearance process.

Ideally, we are looking for a candidate who already has a HORUS clearance

Job Summary:
Job Title | Electrical Mate
Location | Cambridge
Duration |4 weeks +
Start Date | 11/01/2020
Working Hours | 1600 - 0400
Rate | £225 12hrs

To apply for the role of Electrical Mate in Cambridge you will be required to provide recent references confirming similar duties as an Electrical Mate, your JIB card and proof of your right to work in the UK.

Please apply online or call the South East Trades Team for further information

Industries:

1st Step Solutions are looking for Pipefitters to work with our client, a national mechanical services contractor on a commercial project in central Bristol.

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Central Bristol

Duration: 8 - 12 weeks +

Project: Working on a commercial project, installing screwed and soldered pipework

Site hours: 43 hours per week (Mon-Fri) + potential weekends

Pay rate: £19.00 per hour (all hours, Mon-Fri)

Qualifications required: a valid CSCS, JIB or Engineering Skills Card

How do I apply?
There are a few options available however, we will require you to provide any relevant trade cards (JIB, CSCS, Skill card etc), a CV/recent work history, recent work references and proof of right to work in the UK (Passport or Visa).
1. 'Apply for Job' on this advert and submit your CV for consideration.
2. Call our Bristol branch to discuss this position in more detail and the next steps.
3. Alternatively, email us a copy of your CV quoting the reference number/job number.

If you do not hear from us within 10 days, then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. However we may keep your details on file for any future suitable vacancies and contact you accordingly.

You can now follow us and pick up all the latest work opportunities on Facebook (search 1st Step Solutions) on your Facebook page.

Industries:

1st Step Solutions require an Approved Electrician in Slough.

We require an Approved Electrician in Slough for a short-term contract. As an Approved Electrician in Slough you will be required to hold a Gold JIB Card stating "Approved Electrician".

This is a short term project, starting on the 1st February 2021, lasting two weeks. Duties include, installation of containment and supports comprising cable trays and conduit, small power wiring using XLPE/SWA multicore and /or single core cables.

Job Details and Duties:
Approved Electrician in Slough
Must hold Gold JIB Card
Containment, Tray and wiring
Two weeks work

Job Summary:
Job Title |Approved Electrician
Location | Slough
Duration |2 weeks,
Start Date | 01/02/2021
Rate | £22.00

To apply for the role of Approved Electrician in Slough, you will be required to provide recent references confirming similar duties as Approved Electrician in Slough, proof of your Electrical Qualifications, your Gold JIB Card and proof of your right to work in the UK.

Please apply online or call the South East Trades Team for further information.

Industries:

BIM Coordinator

1st Step Solutions are currently representing a reputable business based Ashford. This established Client requires an experienced BIM Coordinator to join their team on a permanent basis.

The candidate:
- You will have experience working with the latest Autodesk software. I.e. Revit, Fabrication CADMEP, Navisworks, etc.
- HVAC experience highly advantageous
- Be ambitions to progress their career within the HVAC/MEP industry and grow into a senior role.

Duties:
- Generation of fully coordinated 3D models derived from 2D AEC design information.
- Project coordination skills will be developed in addition to services coordination, with opportunities to manage a small team of technicians in relation to their project(s).
- Gradual introduction to client liaison.

Industries:

Depot Administrator
2 month contract
£11p/h PAYE
08:00 - 16:00

We are currently seeking a strong Administrator with experience of using Excel such as formatting, filtering & pivot tables.

Duties:
-Support Depot cost capture by recording gang, plant, fleet, stock and materials use.
- GRN.
- Raising requisitions and purchase orders.
- Support Stocktake and inventory control.
- Office duties to include stationary ordering, filing, timesheets & leave sheets, HAVS records, waste transfer notices.
- Depot training coordination and TBT record keeping.
- Depot communications eg. notice boards and safety boards.
- Support Depot inspection test plans (eg. temperature checks, Legionella checks, calibration records).
- Plant on/off hire/exchanges and reconciliation of Live Hire and Invoices.
- Support other Depot and Office activities as required (for example safety audits, fire drills, attendance at Stakeholder engagement meetings etc).

Skills:
- Strong IT Skills (Microsoft O365 apps - Excel, Word etc).
- Good knowledge of computer systems and applications.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Ability to analyse information for inaccuracies and work through systems to correct.
- General understanding of Health & Safety requirements.
- Skilled in providing administrative support preferably in a technical environment.

Industries:

Depot Administrator 08:00 - 16:00
2 month contract
£11p/h PAYE

We are currently seeking a strong Administrator with experience of using Excel such as formatting, filtering & pivot tables.

Duties:
-Support Depot cost capture by recording gang, plant, fleet, stock and materials use.
- GRN.
- Raising requisitions and purchase orders.
- Support Stocktake and inventory control.
- Office duties to include stationary ordering, filing, timesheets & leave sheets, HAVS records, waste transfer notices.
- Depot training coordination and TBT record keeping.
- Depot communications eg. notice boards and safety boards.
- Support Depot inspection test plans (eg. temperature checks, Legionella checks, calibration records).
- Plant on/off hire/exchanges and reconciliation of Live Hire and Invoices.
- Support other Depot and Office activities as required (for example safety audits, fire drills, attendance at Stakeholder engagement meetings etc).

Skills:
- Strong IT Skills (Microsoft O365 apps - Excel, Word etc).
- Good knowledge of computer systems and applications.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Ability to analyse information for inaccuracies and work through systems to correct.
- General understanding of Health & Safety requirements.
- Skilled in providing administrative support preferably in a technical environment.

Industries: