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At TRS Resourcing, promotions are earned through performance, the ability to add genuine value to clients and candidates. That’s exactly why we’re proud to announce the promotion of Trent Couacaud to Recruitment Consultant. Since joining TRS Resourcing, Trent has very quickly proven himself to everyone as a strong operator, building momentum across his desk and…

January has kicked off stronger than many expected, particularly across technical blue-collar recruitment. After a busy start to the year at TRS Resourcing, it’s clear that hiring momentum is building again especially for skilled trades across Melbourne and Sydney. This update comes directly from Tavis and it reflects what we’re seeing day to day with…

Most automotive dealerships don’t see recruitment as a cause of downtime. They usually think of it as just filling vacancies when someone leaves or when there’s more work. But in my experience, downtime often starts as a hiring problem long before it shows up as a service issue. When workshops fall behind, KPIs drop and…

The reliability of critical infrastructure in Fuel Tanker and Aviation depends on skilled tradespeople who understand systems, compliance requirements and the truths of working in safety critical environments. Specialist Trades Behind Australia’s Fuel, Tanker and Aviation Infrastructure At TRS Resourcing, we supply boilermakers, pipe fitters, mechanical fitters and industrial electricians into workshops, service centres and…

In manufacturing, construction, logistics, transport and infrastructure projects, one issue consistently causes delays long before work even begins: waiting too long to secure the right trades. At TRS Resourcing, we work with businesses across multiple sectors that rely on skilled trades to keep projects moving. While the roles vary from mechanical fitters and boilermakers to…

Fuel infrastructure projects sit in a category of their own. Many trades overlap technical skills, working on fuel systems, bunded tanks, tanker equipment and transfer infrastructure demands a level of discipline, awareness and accountability that goes beyond general fabrication or mechanical work. At TRS Resourcing, we work closely with businesses delivering fuel infrastructure across Australia….

So you’ve been looking for a job in Australia over the past few years, and you probably know how tough the competition has been. The good news is that things are finally starting to improve for job seekers. Recent data from Jobs and Skills Australia shows that employers are having an easier time filling jobs…

  I’ve spent years working with manufacturing businesses and have seen plenty of changes, new systems, better technology, automation, AI, and the ongoing push to do more with less. But despite all this, one thing has always stayed the same. “People are still at the heart of manufacturing.” and it’s the strong partnerships that keeps…

Connecting Dealerships with the Right People, Not Just CVs I’ve spent much of my career in the automotive industry, working in workshops, service departments, and dealerships. This experience guides how I recruit now. When I talk to dealerships, I already know their world. I understand how workshops run, where bottlenecks can happen, and how a…

The start of the year doesn’t feel the same everywhere. In Melbourne especially, January often arrives at a slower, sometimes European pace. Some offices aren’t fully back, and the decision makers tend to return in stages. Projects ease into motion rather than switching straight back on. For many businesses, January is about finding their rhythm…

Diesel mechanics is the one trade that in my experience and knowledge, is not slowing down any time soon! The demand for skilled diesel techs is stronger than ever heading into 2026. I’ve worked in workshops, service departments and dealership environments for more than a decade, and I am aware of what employers look for…

We’d like to share some of our collective thoughts and conversations from the year, as well as the things this year reminded us of. One of them is that recruitment isn’t just about jobs, it’s about conversations. Real ones. Unexpected ones. The quick check ins. The long talks. The “Hey, can I run something by…