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Know a Business That Needs Good People?

Get Paid to Connect Good Operators With the Right Crew
You know how things work in the trades. Word travels fast. So does trust. And in this industry, word of mouth is gold. That’s why we’re inviting you to refer businesses that need staff in joinery, fitouts, metalwork or textiles. We are looking for companies who need help with apprentices, subbies, casuals, or even permanent staff. Office crew too. Whether you are a business owner, foreman, tradie or mate in the know — you can now earn up to $1000 in Visa gift cards just for sending a solid referral our way. Terms and conditions apply.
Who Should You Refer?
Know a business that’s…
  • Always chasing subbies who ghost on day two
  • Struggling to find qualified staff who actually show up
  • Drowning in admin every time they try to hire
  • Burning cash on job ads that don’t deliver
Let them know about us. Then let us know about them.
Why Trial by Fire Recruitment?
We work exclusively with businesses in the trades. Our clients span Sydney’s best joinery, textiles, metalwork, and fitout crews. We recruit subbies, casuals, office staff and apprentices. And we don’t mess around. Our candidates are:
  • Pre-screened, tested, and reference checked
  • Ready to work — fast
  • Backed by our 3-month guarantee for permanent staff and our 4-hour day-one swap for casuals
We even run hands-on trials in our own factory when needed.
How Do You Get Paid?
  • Refer someone using the form below
  • We place a candidate with their team
  • Once the candidate passes probation, you get up to $1000 in Visa gift cards
Simple as that. Even better — make the intro warm by letting them know we’ll be in touch. That helps things move faster.
Just a Few of Our Wins
  • A high-end joinery business found two trade-qualified staff within a week
  • A solo upholsterer offloaded the admin and finally took a break
  • A fitout company ditched unreliable hires and stopped missing deadlines
Want to be the reason your mate’s business turns the corner? Now’s your chance.
Complete the Form Below to Refer a Business
It only takes 30 seconds to fill in — and it could be worth $1000 to you. We will take it from there and reach out directly. Make sure you give us a name and contact we can follow up with. Let’s help great businesses find great people.
P.S. We only reward successful referrals, so make sure the business is keen to hire and the intro is warm. Vouchers are paid after probation is complete. Full T&Cs apply.

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  • "Luke-Keegan Floyd - actually gives a damn. After years of being burned by recruiters pushing bad candidates, working with Luke is a breath of fresh air. No BS, just results."
    Darren G – South Windsor Wholesale Cabinets
  • "Trial By Fire placed one of the best apprentices I’ve ever had. Nailed it from day one. Honest, easy to work with, and bang on with what we needed."
    Joe F – Revesby Custom Residential Joinery
  • "I only work with Trial By Fire because of their trade knowledge. They delivered a solid machinist who ticked all the boxes — exactly what we needed."
    Josh F – Wetherill Park High End Kitchens
  • "I enjoyed working with TBF, friendly & dedicated to locating a position for me. I can highly recommend TBF for their specific industry knowledge and fulfilment."
    John C. - Central Coast Full Time Drafter
  • "I had an exceptional experience with this agency from start to finish, making my job search surprisingly enjoyable."
    Andrew A. - Canberra Joinery Sub Contractor
  • "Would recommend, Luke always goes above and beyond to make sure you’re all set."
    Ryan C. - Inner Sydney Full Time Upholsterer

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