Meet Kevin
I'm Kevin Mankin, Director of Forgepoint Recruitment Sydney's specialist in trades & industrial labour hire. I've spent 13+ years in blue-collar recruitment across Sydney metro and regional NSW, in both boutique SME agencies and international blue-chip firms. Long enough to see exactly what most of them get wrong - and to build something that gets it right. I specialise in mechanical and electrical trades across the infrastructure, defence and manufacturing sectors - placing everyone from mechanical and maintenance fitters, electricians and boilermakers through to trades assistants. Along the way I've delivered on some of the country's most iconic projects: • Norwest Rail, WestConnex and Sydney Metro • Large-scale shutdown recruitment across regional NSW • FIFO trades placement from the east coast into the Pilbara, WA That blend of boutique precision and large-scale, multi-site delivery means I can scale recruitment to whatever a client needs - without ever dropping the standard. A
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About Forgepoint Recruitment Forgepoint Recruitment is a specialist trades and industrial recruitment agency servicing Greater Sydney's manufacturing, construction, civil and industrial sectors. Founded by a recruiter with 13 years' agency experience and a track record as a national top biller, Forgepoint pairs deep sector knowledge with a hands-on, accountable approach — every search is run personally, so employers deal directly with the person doing the work, not a call-centre handoff. Services Temporary & Labour Hire On-hire of casual workers under the Manufacturing and Associated Industries Award (MA000010), fully managed end to end — payroll, PAYG, superannuation, workers' compensation and award compliance all handled by Forgepoint. Ideal for project ramp-ups, seasonal demand, leave cover and trial-to-permanent arrangements, with workers available across day and shift patterns. Permanent Placement Direct-hire recruitment for staff and supervisory roles, from sourcing and screening through to offer management. Contract & Fixed-Term Fixed-term placements for defined project durations where employers want a dedicated resource without an ongoing permanent commitment. Sectors & Roles Manufacturing, construction, civil and general industrial. Typical roles include trades and trades assistants, machine operators, process and production workers, labourers, plant and equipment operators, fabricators and welders, storepersons and warehouse staff, and site supervisors and leading hands. Capabilities & What Sets Us Apart Rigorous vetting — structured interviews, reference checks, right-to-work verification, licence and ticket validation (e.g. White Card, forklift, EWP) and role-specific competency checks before any candidate is put forward. Full compliance management — award interpretation, Single Touch Payroll, super and insurances all managed in-house, so on-hired workers are correctly engaged and employers carry no administrative burden. Fast, quality-first shortlists — a focus on the right fit over volume, drawing on an active network built across the Sydney trades market. Direct accountability — one point of contact who owns the brief from intake to placement and stays available after the worker starts. Replacement guarantees — every permanent placement is backed, giving employers confidence in the hire.
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