"> Take the road to a new career How has COVID-19 affected you? Previous SKILLED TRADES & LABOUR BUSINESS SUPPORT Next SKILLED TRADES & LABOUR JOBS M&E Trades and Labour is where it all started for 1st Step, and we won't forget our roots. Rather, we have moved the drive and determination to deliver in this sector across to our teams in all other sectors we now operate in. Our trades and labour teams work from multiple locations and are experts in the areas and sectors they recruit for. Each team has an in-depth knowledge of the area’s local transient workforce, current projects and market conditions. All offices specialise in the Mechanical and Electrical sector as well as Rail, Construction, Civils, demolition and Associated Disciplines. Previous about 12 hours ago PLUMBERS / PIPEFITTERS | MERTHYR TYDF... Merthyr Tydfil, Wales Negotiable 1st Step Solutions are looking for x4 Plumbers / Pipefitters to work with our... READ MORE about 12 hours ago GROUNDWORKER/DUMPER DRIVER Newmarket, Suffolk Negotiable 1st Step Solutions require a Groundworker/Dumper driver in Newmarket . We req... READ MORE Next VIEW MORE WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU TEMPORARY & CONTRACT RECRUITMENT PERMANENT SEARCH & SELECTION TRAINING SEE WHAT PEOPLE HAVE TO SAY EDDIE MECHANICAL SITE MANAGER "I have worked for 1st Step Solutions on various projects over a number of years. I have always found them extremely helpful and professional with a very positive attitude towards their employees. From a Supervisory perspective I find the labour they supply to site first class. There is not another agency in London that would put themselves out like Davinia and her team to help their operatives." NICHOLAS HOPPER GENERAL MANAGER I have engaged the services of Davinia at 1st Step since October 2011 in the supply of permanent and contract management staff for a number of roles and to suit our business portfolio. During this time Davinia has got to know SPIE and our business and takes the time to listen to our requirements and makes sure that the candidates she sources meet our immediate needs. She is always on hand to assist where required and takes a proactive approach and realistically manages our expectations. 1st Step Solutions and SPIE have a strong partnership dating back several years and support our business to the best of their abilities. I would have no hesitation at all in recommending Davinia and the team at 1st Step Solutions to any company looking to engage a recruitment partner. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1ST STEP RECRUITMENT INSIGHTS Previous WRITTEN BY - COURTNEY ROYE EU SETTLEMENT SCHEME What is the EU Settlement Scheme? Initially announced in March 2019, it is now nearing the deadline of 30th June for all EU, EEA or Swiss citizens to apply for the EU Settlement Scheme, holding either pre-settled or settled status. As of the 1st July, all Employers must hold evidence of their employees’ right to work in the UK in the form of their settled or pre-settled status. We have been in conversation with both working and registered candidates for the last year, advising those affected of the need to be registered under the scheme verbally upon registration and sending out regular email alerts to all candidates. Due to our preparation, almost all of our current workforce has already provided evidence of their settlement status. Of those we have spoken to, there were a small percentage who wrongly believed they would not have to register for the scheme. However due to our early conversations, we have been able to give them relevant advice and contacts to ensure that they registered in time. The work that our compliance team and consultants have put in will ensure that there is no disruption or surprises when the deadline for ensuring that we hold evidence of settlement status at the end of the month comes into effect. All contractors on site can continue to work, thus not interrupting the projects in what is traditionally a very busy period. What checks are being done to ensure affected workers are eligible for work in UK? Until 30th June, we have a legal obligation not to discriminate against EU, EEA, or Swiss Citizens currently living/working in the UK and therefore we are unable to insist on them proving their status until after it comes into effect, however our consultants and compliance team have been speaking with all EU/EEA candidates that are working with us now and those that present themselves for future work, encouraging them either provide their settlement status share code or to ensure they are registered by the deadline. Our dedicated compliance team verifies all contractors requiring a settlement/pre-resettlement status using the home office tool - https://www.gov.uk/view-right-to-work It is worth noting that the letters provided to applicants notifying them of their application status clearly states that it is not proof of settlement. As of the 1st July 2021, all individuals must share their status with employers using the online tool provided and the employer must hold a record of the online check in order for it to be considered statutory excuse. As we are a provider of a temporary workforce, this is obviously an ongoing task with new contractors every week, and therefore our procedures have been updated, all recruitment personnel have received training, and account managers will ensure that all clients are kept informed of any issues that may arise with their labour in the next three weeks, but we are confident that all operatives will be compliant in time for the 30th June deadline. 1 OF 59 READ MORE TAKE YOUR 1ST STEP TO A NEW CAREER Find out more about joining the 1st Step team... FIND OUT MORE © 2018 1st Step Recruitment. All rights reserved. Recruitment website by Volcanic