This engineering and industrial workforce is the foundation on which regional cities are built. And since 1986 they have been our backbone too.
Born in Newcastle NSW, our DNA is steel and coal. These industries spawned us. Then drove our growth southward to the distribution and light industrial world of the Central Coast. Then to the infrastructure boom of Greater Western Sydney. And most recently, Brisbane.
You won’t find a team more experienced in regional city engineering, supply chain and industrial employment. We call it ESCI.
A phone call away at any hour.
Most sleep when it’s dark. Not our team. They’re anything but ordinary. Local to each of our regions, our after hours consulting team means our 900+ contractor engine keeps humming 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Long-game ESCI wisdom
Owner Directors Chris Cork and John Gallagher are behind every ESCI relationship and people solution. Today. Next year. Five years from now. Together they share 45 years advising employers state-wide from crib room to boardroom.
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Testimonials
They have been there at every step and I appreciate what they are doing for us.
In responding to the current shutdown changes and restrictions, I have needed to lean heavily on Jan and her team to support our business. They have been there at every step and I appreciate what they are doing for us.
Justin Clark, Warehouse & Distribution Manager
Sony DADC
The staff at Rarekind will go above and beyond to make your life so much easier and hassle free with whatever site they send you to.
Especially Melissa. She's so understanding, will help solve any issues you may have within moments, finds you a job that actually suits you and will probably be what you've been looking for and you won't thank her enough!
10/10 couldn't be happier.
Josh Cummins
Forklift Operator
Kyle and Nat were very professional and were able to secure me a job almost immediately. I cannot speak more highly about their kindness, enthusiasm and willingness to help and provide advice.
Could not recommend them any higher. Leaps and bounds above other recruitment companies on the Coast.
Callum Wilson
Production Worker
Best agency I've interacted with. I highly recommend this agency. They are professional at handling any issue and are very friendly.
If possible, 5 stars rating is not enough for them. Always polite and kind to employees and responsive. Always flexible in finding employment all the time.
Keshav Joye
Process Worker
Our team of people-people
Chris Cork
Director - Trade and Industrial
A proud tradie-turned-recruiter. A technical background unique in the manufacturing, resources, energy and utilities sectors. Bet Chris didn’t see himself as the owner of a recruitment agency when he started his boilermaker apprenticeship. Talk about transferrable skills.
Paul Sneddon
Director - Executive and IT
This guy has seen it all before. In a good way. Candidates listen when he speaks. Clients feel confident when he acts. Paul makes more placements than not from the existing network he has built over 20 years in the game and when they're ready to move again, they call.
Mitch McCormack
Manager – Engineering, IT and Supply Chain
A small-town guy dedicated to linking talented tech people to awesome organisations. Sometimes it sounds to us like Mitch is speaking another language. Not to his clients and candidates though. To them he is crystal clear. That's how connected he is. How intimately he knows his market.
Tegan Winters
Hunter Manager - Trade and Industrial
With a rare blend of leadership and visionary insights, Tegan redefines the art of recruitment and client experiences - ensuring that she makes a lasting impact on your organisation's success. Welcome to a whole new level of extraordinary.
Belinda Mayhew
Western Sydney Manager - Trade and Industrial
Known for her firm grip on relationships and outcomes. Candidates trust her, clients turn to her and the team admire her. It not only takes a special kind to lead the success of Trade and Industrial. It takes ambition, commitment and resilience. It takes a Belinda.
Jordan Plint
Central Coast Manager - Trade and Industrial
He’s down-to-earth, reliable and the manager Central Coast never knew they needed. Meet Jordan. Known for his unshakeable drive in the high-stakes game of Trade and Industrial, and his can-do attitude that tackles any challenge head-on. Jordan’s anything but ordinary. He’s one of a kind.
Christine Saliba
Client Relationship Consultant - Trade and Industrial
Western Sydney
Steve Rose
Client Relationship Consultant - Trade and Industrial
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Welcome Edge Personnel temps, candidates, clients and host employers!
On July 1st 2022, Craig Batchelor retired from our industry after 22 years. Edge Personnel was acquired by Rarekind.
Edge Personnel are a loyal hardworking business built on long-term relationships and personalised service. Focusing on business culture and partnerships rather than the traditional commission-based model, Edge share a similar philosophy as Rarekind.
Marking our first move beyond NSW, keep an eye out to see the rest of this success story come to life.