1.      Access to skilled & experienced workers

We supply highly trained food service staff, including line managers, factory line workers, quality control officers, food technicians, maintenance staff, supervisors, production leading hand and food technologists, all ready to hit the ground running. From short-term event staff or long-term cultural fit placements, we’ll help you find the right talent for your needs.

2.     Fast labour hire process

Timing is everything in the food industry. Our streamlined recruitment process ensures that you get workers fast. So you can rest assured you’ll be fully staffed for that increasing production demands – no time spent waiting for applications or conducting interviews.

3.     Cost-effective hiring solutions

Traditional hiring methods can be expensive, and you’re never sure whether it’s going to work out. With RecruitWest, you skip job ad costs, lengthy screening processes and recruitment admin, which lets you focus on your day-to-day operations.

4.     Compliance & food industry standards

We ensure all staff meet the necessary food safety and hygiene requirements, including Food Standard Code, including Standard 3.2.2 (Food Safety Practices and General Requirements), ensuring food safety through practices like hygiene, temperature control, and trained food handlers, and Standard 3.2.3 (Food Premises and Equipment) for safe premises and equipment, where relevant. Every worker we place is experienced and ready to align with strict industry standards, so you can rest assured your business stays compliant.

Every operation has unique staffing needs, and a one-size-fits-all approach simply doesn’t work. At RecruitWest, we provide adaptive labour hire solutions that align with your specific workforce demands by understanding your industry requirements and company values. By working with a recruitment partner that values strategic planning, open communication, and efficiency, you can ensure your people are equipped to get the job done.

The growing demand for quick food industry labour hire in Perth

Western Australia’s food and beverage industry is a significant contributor to the state’s economy, employing around 20,000 people and representing 14% of the state’s manufacturing sector by value, with many businesses clustered in the Perth metro and South West region. At the same time, businesses are struggling with staff shortages and finding the right help. Operating a food processing business in Western Australia comes with specific challenges and regulations that impact operations.

• Strict food safety standards – Australian law enforces Standard 3.2.2A, requiring food handler training, food safety supervisors, and documented safe food practices for businesses handling unpackaged, high-risk foods.
• Labour Challenges – The food and beverage manufacturing sector plays a crucial role in the WA economy, significantly contributing to both employment and manufacturing value. This industry consists of approximately 1200 businesses, employing around 19,500 individuals. More than two-thirds of these businesses are situated in the Perth metropolitan area and the South West region.
• Rising operational costs – Energy and supply chain costs are increasing, pushing businesses to seek cost-efficient staffing solutions to maintain profitability.
• Industry growth & opportunities The Western Australian Government offers funding to promote local processing and manufacturing via Value Add Investment Grants, which include funding streams for feasibility studies and capital investment projects. 

At RecruitWest, we understand these challenges — and it’s why so many businesses rely on our fast food processing labour hire solutions.

Staffing for peak periods and seasonal demand

Often, companies come to us during peak seasons to scale up their workforce quickly. Whether it’s over the holidays, a peak in consumer demand or new contracts, we ensure you’re not leaving money on the table by being fully staffed when demand spikes.

At RecruitWest, we provide flexible, short-term labour hire solutions to help businesses manage increased demand without the risk of overstaffing during quieter periods. Our on-demand workforce gives you access to food process workers, machine operators, quality control technicians, warehouse workers, logistics coordinators, supervisors, and specialised roles like butchers, slaughtermen, and bakers. exactly when you need them.