We Don’t Disappear After the Placement
Long-Term Hiring Is About What Happens After the Contract Is Signed
At Trial by Fire Recruitment, hiring the right person is only part of the job.Keeping them engaged, productive, and thriving in your team is where we really stand out.
We stay involved after the placement, not because we have to, but because it works.Retention is not luck. It is a process, follow-up, and support that sticks.
What Happens After We Place a Candidate?
Three-Month Replacement Guarantee If your permanent hire is not a fit, we replace them at no extra cost within the first three months. No battles. No excuses. Just a fresh start.
Four-Hour Labour Hire ProtectionNot happy with a worker on day one? Let us know within four hours and we will arrange a replacement. No charge. No drama.
Weekly Progress Check-InsYou get weekly email updates during the early stages of any placement. We speak with both you and the candidate to track how things are settling.
Ongoing Support Where It CountsWe help with onboarding, early-stage feedback, conflict resolution, and adjustment planning. If something feels off, we catch it early.
ProHire Clients Get Even More
With our premium ProHire service, clients receive:
- Onboarding assistance and appraisal templates
- Monthly HR support via phone or email
- Candidate trial in our own workshop before placement
- Detailed skills and fit reports to back up every hire
Case Study: A Full Team Rebuild That Changed Everything
A joinery and shopfitting business in Western Sydney was falling behind. Some workers were dragging down the entire team. Jobs were late. Morale was low.
We stepped in.
It started with one role. Then we worked together to rebuild the entire workshop, one smart hire at a time.We helped identify who was not performing and replaced them with skilled, reliable tradespeople who actually cared about their work.
The result:
- The floor now runs smoother
- Jobs are finished faster
- Multiple staff can now cover every key task, eliminating bottlenecks
- One candidate stepped into a leadership role and now runs major projects with ease
- The business is planning to expand and hire again soon
Our Recruitment Process is Built for Retention
From your first conversation with us, we are planning for long-term success.
- We run deep needs analysis to understand the role and your team dynamic
- We test skills, attitude, and cultural fit in our own joinery workshop
- We source from a network of over 2,000 working tradespeople, not job boards
- We support resignation transitions, onboarding, and development planning
- We track candidate performance and fine-tune future placements with your feedback
Good Candidates Move Fast. So Should You.
Once we present a candidate, the clock is ticking. The best ones are already working or will be soon.
That is why we send full profiles upfront. We move quickly to arrange interviews. We can even promote your role internally as a Hot Job to accelerate interest.
Every week you wait could mean losing someone who was ready to make a difference.
This Is What a True Recruitment Partner Looks Like
We do not just match resumes to roles. We build teams that last.From first placement to full-team rebuild, we are with you every step of the way.
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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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