Posts by claire.ford@trsresourcing.com
What affects qualified trades salaries in Australia
Two boilermakers. Same qualification. Same city. One is earning noticeably more than the other. Sound familiar? Trades salaries in Australia are based on a combination of factors that have nothing to do with how hard you work. Understanding what drives your rate is one of the most useful things you can do for your career.…
Read MoreHow to Answer “Why Did You Leave Your Last Job?” in an Interview
Of all the questions that come up in an interview, this is the one candidates ring us about a lot. And it’s usually because the real answer feels messy, or unfair, or like something that’ll count against them the second they say it out loud. Let’s take the pressure out of it. Here’s what employers…
Read MoreWhere Can I Find Skilled Boilermakers, Welders and Fabricators?
If you’re running a fabrication workshop or a heavy vehicle build shop, you probably know the answer to this question isn’t “post the ad and wait.” Trade qualified boilermakers, aluminium welders and mechanical fitters are some of the hardest people to find in Australia, the shops that need them tend to be the ones with…
Read MoreIndustry Outlook 2026: What Workforce Pressures Look Like for Australian Business
The latest Australian Industry Group Outlook for 2026 makes uncomfortable reading, but none of it should surprise anyone running a business. With costs climbing, regulation tightening, and workforce pressures haven’t eased, they’ve hardened into a new operating reality. The businesses TRS work with in manufacturing, construction, logistics, and the trades are recalibrating. However, are they…
Read MoreWhat Does a Field Service Diesel Mechanic Do All Day?
You’ve spent your career in a workshop, field service can sound like the dream. No foreman standing over your shoulder. No production line of the same engine coming through the bay. Just you, a service truck, and the job in front of you. The reality is close to that but there’s more to it than…
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