Trade and labour recruitment · Sunshine Coast

Recruitment, done different.

Reliable, pre-screened trade and labour workers for one flat fee, published upfront. No percentages. No runaround.

5.0 Google reviews
$2,800Flat fee from, + GST
2 weeksAverage placement
Tell us who you need
Takes 30 seconds. We'll take it from there.

We'll call you within 4 business hours.

Thanks. We'll call you within 4 business hours.
2 weeksAverage placement time
100%Candidates pre-screened
4 hoursEnquiry response time
1 feeFlat, published upfront
Client reviews

Don't take our word for it.

Every review is from a real client, straight from Google.

"Felt like dealing with an actual human who wanted to help me and help build my business."
Jordan ElliottGoogle
"They consistently provide high quality candidates who are skilled, reliable, and a great fit for our team."
Braiden McIntyreGoogle
"The level of professionalism and clarity was fantastic. It felt like he really understood my needs."
Peter HamillGoogle
How it works

Three steps. No drama.

A simple process that respects your time.

  1. 01
    Tell us what you need

    The role, the site and the start date. A two minute call or the form above is all it takes.

  2. 02
    We source and screen

    Every candidate is interviewed, reference checked and verified before you ever see them.

  3. 03
    You interview and hire

    Hire your pick directly onto your books. One flat fee and you're done.

Pricing

One flat fee. Published upfront.

Per successful placement, plus GST. No percentage of salary and no hidden extras.

General Labourer
$2,800+ GST
Site labourers, general labour and pick-pack roles.
Qualified Tradesmen
$5,900+ GST
Qualified carpenters, electricians, plumbers and concreters, plus ticketed operators such as forklift.
Supervisor / Leading Hand
$9,900+ GST
Site supervisors, team leaders and leading hands.

Percentage agencies typically charge 15 to 25% of salary. On a $70,000 role, that's over $10,000. Ours starts at $2,800 + GST, and you know the number before you pick up the phone.

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What we place

Roles we fill.

We stay in our lane: trade, labour and construction. It's all we do, and we do it properly.

Qualified TradesmenQualified carpenters, electricians, plumbers and concreters, ready to start on your site.Enquire Construction LabourersInducted, reliable labour for residential and commercial sites.Enquire Warehouse & ForkliftPick-pack, receiving, dispatch and licensed forklift operators.Enquire General LabourShort-term projects and seasonal surges, filled quickly.Enquire

We work exclusively in trade, labour and construction. It's all we do, and we do it properly.

Apex Trade Recruitment Australian owned and operated · Sunshine Coast
Why Apex

Recruitment was overdue for a shake-up.

Businesses were waiting weeks for candidates, paying percentage fees that made no sense, and dealing with agencies that had never set foot on a worksite. We built something better.

  • Every worker vetted before they reach you
  • One flat fee, agreed upfront
  • A real person answers, every time
Looking for work?

Join our worker pool.

Labourers, qualified tradesmen and warehouse workers across the Sunshine Coast. Send your details once and we'll contact you when a role fits.

Apply for work

Need reliable workers? Let's talk.

Call and a real person answers. Or send the form and we'll call you back within 4 business hours.

Call 0423 494 811 Send an enquiry
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