Sydney's Specialist in Trades & Industrial Labour Hire
0430 398 588  ·  kevinmankin@forgepointrecruitment.com.au
Sydney · Trades & Industrial · Labour Hire

Real Workers.
Real Results.

Sydney's specialist in trades & industrial labour hire. Permanent and casual placements across Greater Sydney and NSW — backed by 12 years of honest recruitment.

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Manufacturing
Skilled Trades
Industrial
24h
Response On Urgent Roles
100%
Tickets & Compliance Verified
1
Point Of Contact — Always
12+
Years Trades & Industrial
About

Bespoke Recruitment.
Built On Trust.

Director Kevin Mankin, Founder and Director of Forgepoint Recruitment

Founder & Director

Kevin Mankin
12+ Years · Trades & Industrial
  • SpecialityTrades & Industrial
  • CoverageGreater Sydney & NSW
  • Placement TypesLabour Hire & Permanent
  • AvailabilityMon-Sun + Urgent Anytime
Kevin's Story →

Most recruitment agencies treat hiring like a transaction — take the brief, fire off some CVs, collect the fee. Forgepoint Recruitment exists because that approach fails clients and candidates equally. Kevin Mankin started this business to do something different: to be the recruiter he always wanted to be but rarely saw in the industry.

That means being honest when a candidate isn't the right fit, even if it means losing a placement. It means telling a client when their brief is unrealistic, rather than sending unsuitable people to tick a box. And it means every person Kevin places has been properly interviewed, reference-checked, and briefed on exactly what they're walking into.

For clients, that translates to workers who show up, do the job, and stick around. For candidates, it means a recruiter who's actually in your corner — not just trying to fill a shift.

Kevin's Story →

Industries we recruit for
Manufacturing
Engineering
Defence
Construction
Infrastructure
Civil
What We Do

Two Sides.
One Job Done Right.

01 / EMPLOYERS

Need Workers?

Whether you need one CNC operator tomorrow or a full production crew for the next quarter, we move fast and screen properly. Your line doesn't stop because we didn't deliver.

  • Labour hire & permanent placements
  • Trades and industrial specialists
  • Pre-screened, ticket-checked candidates
  • 24-hour response on urgent roles
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02 / CANDIDATES

Looking For Work?

We work with Sydney employers who actually look after their people. Submit your resume once, get connected with the right roles. No spam, no time-wasting.

  • Labour hire and permanent roles
  • Sites across Greater Sydney
  • Honest pay rates & conditions
  • Direct contact with employers
  • Confidential & professional process
  • Ongoing support, not one-and-done
Submit CV →
Live Jobs

Currently Hiring

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Urgent Full Time

CNC Machine Operator

📍 Smithfield, NSW 🕐 Day Shift

3+ years experience required. Reading engineering drawings essential. Long-term role with established manufacturer.

$38–$42 / hour
Casual Ongoing

Forklift Operator

📍 Eastern Creek, NSW 🕐 Afternoon Shift

Current LF licence required. Reach truck experience preferred. Immediate start available.

$35 / hour + super
Urgent Permanent

Qualified Welder (MIG/TIG)

📍 Wetherill Park, NSW 🕐 Day Shift

Trade qualification required. Steel fabrication background. Permanent role, great team culture.

$80K–$95K + super
Multiple Roles Casual

Production Line Operators

📍 Auburn, NSW 🕐 Rotating Shifts

No experience necessary, full training provided. Reliable transport required. Long-term opportunity.

$32 / hour

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Verified Reviews

What Clients &
Candidates Say.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"Needed three forklift drivers in 24 hours and Kevin had them on site the next morning. Tickets checked, ready to work. That's the service we'd been chasing for years."

Mark T.
Operations Manager · Logistics
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"Submitted my CV on a Wednesday, had two interviews lined up by Friday, started work the following Monday. Honest about pay and conditions. Couldn't ask for better."

James R.
CNC Machinist · Western Sydney
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"Other agencies sent us anyone with a pulse. Kevin actually screens people first. The welders we got are still with us 12 months on."

Sarah L.
Production Manager · Manufacturing
★★★★★ 4.98 / 5.0
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