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Australia’s maintenance trades workforce is stretched thin. Whether it’s a site maintenance fitter, plant electrician, or a multi-skilled tradesperson, companies are struggling to find the right mix of reliability, qualifications, and long-term commitment.
If you’re looking for a recruitment agency that understands maintenance hiring, here’s what you need to know.
In 2025, maintenance trades are in high demand across sectors like:
Unlike project-based trades, these roles require tradespeople who can:
But with record-low unemployment, many ads go unanswered and the wrong hire can cause expensive downtime or WHS issues.
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At HJ Recruitment, we help companies hire maintenance trades across a range of core roles:
We recruit for both day shift and 24/7 rostered environments, in metro and regional areas.
Pay rates vary based on location, industry and ticketing, but here’s what we’re seeing:
💡 Want a quick pay benchmark for your next hire? Contact us here for a custom market snapshot.
We’re not a generalist recruiter. We’ve built a strong name in the blue-collar and technical space, and maintenance trades are a key part of what we do.
Here’s what makes us different:
All candidates are checked for:
We use smart tools that filter candidates based on:
No labour hire, no temp churn—we find people who stick. You only pay if you hire.
We regularly place maintenance teams in:
Whether you’re a food-grade plant in Western Sydney or a shutdown contractor in WA, we can build the team around your site.
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Maintenance trades keep your operations running and when something breaks, you can’t afford to wait three weeks to fill the gap.
That’s why businesses across Australia choose HJ Recruitment as their trusted partner for skilled trade hiring.
If you need a maintenance electrician, a fitter who doesn’t flake, or a dual-trade technician with proven site experience, we’ve got them.
