RSEA Safety

How FindStaff Helped RSEA Safety Expand Their Team During Critical Growth Phase

Introduction

Think safety, work safely

Founded in 2000, RSEA Safety is Australia's largest independent safety business, with 90 locations across Australia and New Zealand. The company provides a wide range of workwear and safety equipment to ensure site safety for employees.

With 24 embroidery facilities nationwide, RSEA Safety customises workwear for businesses, making it a key player in the industry. However, as the company entered a critical growth phase, it faced the challenge of finding skilled workers to meet the increasing demand.

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The Challenge

Overcoming obstacles builds a safer future

RSEA Safety needed to expand its team to keep up with the growing demand for its services. The company required high-quality candidates who could quickly adapt to various roles and contribute to the company's success.

The challenge was compounded by the need to find candidates who could thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, particularly in roles such as embroidery, warehouse administration, and alterations.

The Solution

Together, we can find the right solution

RSEA Safety turned to FindStaff, a leading recruitment agency and part of the IntoWork Group, to address its staffing needs. FindStaff offers customised employment and labour hire solutions across various industries in Australia. Verica Purda, FindStaff’s 360 Recruitment Manager, worked closely with RSEA Safety to supply high-quality candidates.

One of the successful placements was Simran Simran, a recent arrival to Australia with English as a second language. Simran found FindStaff’s services invaluable, thanks to Verica’s support and guidance. “I heard about FindStaff from a friend who also found work through them. Verica was incredibly helpful to me—I still recommend her to all my friends who are job hunting,” Simran said.

FindStaff’s effective matching process ensured that candidates like Simran were placed in roles that aligned with their skills and offered growth opportunities. After starting in the embroidery division, Simran has now moved to warehouse administration, a role that provides ample opportunities for learning and development. "Every day brings something new," Simran said. "I'm constantly learning."

The Results

Where safety leads, success follows

The candidates provided by FindStaff have been instrumental in RSEA Safety’s success. Shannon Blackman, RSEA Safety’s NCD Supervisor, noted that the participants have progressed into different departments from their initial roles. “They have learned how to use our software to investigate, release orders, and perform quality control for dispatching. One participant is now in alterations, after understanding and working on the embroidery and heat press machines.”

Shannon praised FindStaff's efforts, stating, “The candidates provided by FindStaff have always been hard workers who have then transitioned to RSEA full-time staff. Since partnering with FindStaff, we have had great success in navigating the ongoing challenges of finding staff. The quality of candidates coming through has been outstanding and far exceeds any of the other labour hire companies we have used in the past.”

“Verica is a great person to work with—her communication and professionalism are phenomenal.”

Conclusion

Safety is the foundation of our success

The partnership between RSEA Safety and FindStaff exemplifies the power of a well-executed recruitment strategy. By leveraging FindStaff's customised solutions and comprehensive candidate support, RSEA Safety was able to successfully expand its team, meet its growth objectives, and maintain its high standards.

The positive outcomes, including the progression of new hires into various roles and the high quality of candidates, underscore the effectiveness of FindStaff's recruitment processes. This collaboration not only addressed RSEA Safety's immediate needs but also laid a strong foundation for future growth and success.

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