High Performance Labour Hire

Offering the complete workforce recruitment and management solution

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High performance labour hire

Protocols exclusive to RPR Trades enable a substantially safer workforce, as well as improved stability and performance levels. Already vetted and pre-screened against numerous risk indicators, we leave nothing to chance.

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We are proud to be different

At RPR Trades, we are proud to be different. People matter, and Service matters. Our entire company is founded on 5 values, which guide the way we behave, and 5 pillars, which guide the way we operate.

It may sound simple, but we hold dearly this proven recipe for consistently delighting our Clients, Candidates and On-Hire Employees.

Your Team

Regional Manager South East Queensland

Regional Manager Brisbane & Regional QLD

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Janine Bradley

Operations Leader – Brisbane & Regional QLD
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Erika Fadda

Operations Leader – NSW

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Jess Wilson

Operations Leader – VIC

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Amanda Furman

Corporate Services Leader

Senior Client Services Manager

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Our Brisbane operations leader, Janine Bradley has been out and about this week visiting the On Hired Employees to drop off PPE and deliver toolbox talks on heat & hydration. This morning, she visited Romeo Amaya working at a Road Construction crew in Cedar Grove! 🔨🧱👷🏻‍♀️👷🏻‍♂️

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Dennis McGlashan - RPR Star award for safety! Congratulations and thank you ⭐️

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Darren Da Costa

Managing Director

Darren founded RPR Trades following his successful establishment, then acquisition, of the Davidson Trades business.

Qualified in HR and Industrial Relations, and with consulting, management and executive experience honed over 25 years in the industry, Darren takes pride in listening to and understanding client needs, whilst applying a holistic approach to deliver valued solutions.

As Managing Director, Darren sets the strategic agenda for RPR Trades together with the leadership team, and also takes a hands-on role in developing and nurturing client relationships.

As the leader of the business, he places particular emphasis on assembling a highly talented and driven team, and enabling an environment that fosters enjoyment, fulfilment and success.

Andrew Crealy

Chief Financial Officer

Andrew has over 20 years’ experience working with Australian and foreign owned entities.

As a Bachelor of Financial Administration and a CPA, Andrew is a strategic, operationally oriented finance executive with an innate understanding of how recruitment businesses work, gathered through 15 years in the industry.

As CFO for RPR Trades, Andrew leads the compliance and corporate governance requirements, as well as all finance, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, management and systems accounting, procurement and ICT functions.

Andrew is focused on enabling a flexible and efficient business that is able to respond to client demands in a timely and affordable manner.

David Toft

Regional Manager South East Queensland

David brings multiple years of experience in sales and operations across the labor-hire industry. Having worked with both boutique firms and large international recruitment agencies, he has a proven track record of successfully placing skilled talent in sectors such as renewable energy, infrastructure, and engineering.
With a strong foundation in Business and Operations, David is dedicated to streamlining the recruitment process to deliver effective, tailored solutions for each client. His passion for the industry enables him to offer not only recruitment expertise but also a consultative approach that helps clients enhance their workforce strategies. David’s primary focus is on driving growth throughout the South East Queensland region, establishing RPR Trades as a trusted leader in recruitment

Kevin Mankin

Regional Manager NSW

‘Kevin has more than 9 years’ experience in the blue collar – labour hire sector in the Sydney metro and regional markets in both boutique and predominantly international blue-chip recruitment firms. Mainly specialising in mechanical trades across the infrastructure, defence and manufacturing spaces he has worked with job candidates ranging from mechanical fitters, boilermakers to trades assistants. Having a background in Business/HR (MBA) he prides himself on getting the recruitment process correct the first time.

With Kevin having a genuine passion for the industries he is recruiting in he can provide not only a recruitment service but an added consultative approach in which is valuable to his clients holistically. His main outlook is to grow the NSW business and cement RPR trades as a go to for Blue Collar Trades.’

Paul Parkes

Regional Manager Brisbane & Regional QLD

With 25 years of extensive experience in Business Development and Account Management within the “Blue Collar” sector, Paul is a seasoned professional dedicated to driving business growth and fostering enduring client relationships. His passion for developing long-term business partnerships and delivering client-centric solutions has consistently benefited his clients and contributed to their success. Highly motivated and results-oriented, Paul excels in creating strategies that enhance business performance while cultivating a collaborative and thriving team culture. Paul’s commitment to excellence and his proactive approach makes him a valuable asset to RPR Trades.

Angela Blakemore

Corporate Services Manager

Angela has 25+ years’ experience in Business Management, Human Resources and Workplace Safety in the Mining, Construction and Engineering Fields. Angela offers an all-round approach to the RPR Trades team.

Angela’s specialty is in providing leadership and sales focused management to support the RPR Team to achieve the highest levels of sales growth and client service possible while at the same time improving the safety of our team on the ground.

In her role as National Operations Leader, Angela is responsible for governance, accreditation, process improvement, safety coordination, marketing, and training.

Karen Carter

 Regional Manager Gold Coast & Northern NSW

Karen’s substantial experience spans 21 years in the recruitment industry, where she has worked with both local and national clients to achieve their skilled blue collar labour solutions. Having delivered across multiple industries including civil, construction, manufacturing, energy, transport & government, Karen has shown she deserves the glowing reviews she receives.

With a true passion for exceeding expectations with timeliness and safety being paramount, Karen builds lasting client relationships which see her being a well known name within the QLD market.

Dennis Ting

Finance Manager

Dennis has 30 years experience in the finance and accounting field, have worked in various industries including more than 10 years in labour hire and recruitment industry.

As Finance Manager for RPR Trades, he is overseeing finance and statutory compliance functions of the business. His qualifications include Bachelor of Accounting, MBA and Master of Information Technology.