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Melbourne's Blue-Collar
Recruitment Experts

We connect Victoria's leading enterprises with heavy-duty, ticketed personnel. Zero-risk,
fully compliant, and backed by over three decades of hands-on field experience.

2.8M+

Total labor hours over a year

35 Years Celebration

Est. 1991Victoria Wide

Candidates are selected weekly

2,570 +

Providing top-tier vetted talent and flexible staffing solutions for specialized industrial sectors.

(4.9)

Trusted by 100+ Australian businesses

Chandler Personnel workers across horticulture, food manufacturing and logistics sites

35 Years of Client Trust Chandler Holding has consistently delivered reliable service.

Building Australia’s Workforce, One Shift at a Time.

Chandle Personal is a premier blue-collar recruitment agency dedicated to powering Australian industry. We specialize in connecting skilled tradespeople, labourers, and operators with the businesses that build, move, and maintain our nation. With a focus on reliability, safety, and speed, we take the headache out of hiring so you can focus on the job at hand.

Alfred Health
Western Health
The Royal Melbourne Hospital
Floridia Cheese
Mission Foods
Driscoll's
Goodman Fielder
Davies Bakery
Coolibah Herbs
Mansfield's Propagation Nursery
Matina Flowers
Dental Health Services Victoria
Conga Foods
Schiavello
Kohnke's Own
Haddenham
Cygnett
TaylorMade

Our Services

We offer flexible workforce solutions for construction, warehousing, manufacturing, and logistics.

Two plant engineers in high-visibility gear carrying out maintenance on a production line

Labour Hire

Rapid deployment of casual staff for peak periods, shutdowns, or project-based needs.

Permanent Recruitment

Sourcing and vetting long-term team members who fit your company culture.

Ticketed & Skilled Labour

Verification of all licenses, White Cards, and tickets to ensure compliance.

Workforce Management

End-to-end payroll, insurance, and administrative handling.

2.8M

Total labor hours over a year for all employees is crucial for assessing productivity and workforce management.

90%

The Client Reorder Rate shows how often customers repurchase, indicating satisfaction and loyalty.

100%

Accurate billing builds trust. Regular reviews ensure high accuracy.

90%

Total labor hours over a year for all employees is crucial for assessing productivity and workforce management.

2,570+

Candidates are selected weekly for smooth workflow and fair pay.

Three industries · One workforce

We staff the shifts that keep food, produce and freight moving.

Providing top-tier vetted talent and flexible staffing solutions for specialized industrial sectors.

Food Manufacturing

Food Manufacturing

Production and packing lines that run around the clock, under hygiene, allergen and traceability rules.

  • Production line roles available
  • Quality assurance positions
  • Food safety certified roles
  • Flexible seasonal work
Horticulture

Horticulture

Farms, orchards, glasshouses and packhouses, where the crop sets the timetable and the window is short.

  • Outdoor growing & picking roles
  • Greenhouse technician jobs
  • Irrigation & maintenance work
  • Harvest season opportunities
Warehousing & Logistics

Warehousing & Logistics

Distribution centres, 3PL sites and yards, where dispatch targets are measured by the hour.

  • Forklift operator positions
  • Pick & pack shifts available
  • Inventory & stock roles
  • Cold storage opportunities

Register once. Work across all three industries.

One application puts you on our books for every site we staff. Tell us the shifts you can do and where you can get to, and we'll call you when work matches.

Active Vacancies

Our Current Openings

Victoria's trusted partner for heavy-duty personnel. Browse active listings across our core industrial sectors below.

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All Sectors
Food Manufacturing
Warehousing & Logistics
Horticulture
Food Manufacturing

Quality Assurance Officer

Campbellfield, VIC

Perform audits, raw material testing, and oversee HACCP compliance in a state-of-the-art facility.

Apply Now
Food Manufacturing

Production Line Supervisor

Dandenong South, VIC

Lead a high-volume shift of up to 25 machine operators. High focus on daily output targets and OHS guidelines.

Apply Now
Warehousing & Logistics

High-Reach Forklift Operator

Truganina, VIC

Operate heavy high-reach Crown forklifts in a cold-storage logistics hub. High accuracy required.

Apply Now
Warehousing & Logistics

Logistics Coordinator

Truganina, VIC

Coordinate transport dispatch schedules, process load sheets, and resolve client manifest discrepancies.

Apply Now
Horticulture

Harvest Supervisor

Yarra Valley, VIC

Oversee crop harvesting teams, monitor product grading quality, and manage daily yield reporting.

Apply Now
Horticulture

Irrigation Technician

Yarra Valley, VIC

Install, troubleshoot, and repair large-scale commercial drip irrigation and chemical dosing systems.

Apply Now

Pre-Start Safety Sequence

Every worker completes these 5 steps before their first shift.

  1. Right to Work

    Identity & visa verification

  2. Induction

    Site-specific safety briefing

  3. PPE Issued

    Protective equipment fitted.

  4. Competency Check

    Skills & certification verified

  5. Cleared to Start

    Approved for first shift

Hazards & Controls

Industry-specific risk management protocols.

Two workers in hard hats and hi-vis reviewing a safety check on site
  • Food Manufacturing

    Food Manufacturing

    Main Hazards

    • Slip & trip risks
    • Repetitive strain
    • Chemical exposure
    • Temperature extremes
  • Horticulture

    Horticulture

    Main Hazards

    • UV exposure
    • Manual handling strain
    • Machinery proximity
    • Chemical sprays
  • Warehousing

    Warehousing

    Main Hazards

    • Forklift collisions
    • Falls from height
    • Heavy lifting injury
    • Falling objects

Shared Safety Responsibility

Safety is a three-way partnership.

  • Partner 01

    Chandler Personnel

    We ensure every worker is qualified, compliant, and supported.

    • Pre-employment screening
    • Ongoing training programs
    • Incident response & support
  • Partner 02

    The Host Site

    You provide a safe workplace and clear communication.

    • Safe work environment
    • Site-specific inductions
    • Hazard communication
  • Partner 03

    The Worker

    You follow procedures and report concerns immediately.

    • Follow all safety procedures
    • Use PPE correctly
    • Report hazards immediately
Shift & Roster Simplified

Take Total Control of Your
Shifts
with Chandler

Say goodbye to messy spreadsheets and endless email chains. Chandler's dedicated Roster Management System gives you real-time visibility and effortless control over your workforce—all in one place.

The Chandler worker app showing a shift calendar and today's schedule
Chandler Workers App

Work on Your Terms with the Chandler App.

Your schedule, your choices. Download the Chandler Member App for iOS and Android to set your availability, accept shifts that fit your life, and manage your timesheets instantly from your pocket.

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Clients Testimonial

Learn why our customer love
Chandler Personnel

In the fast-paced food manufacturing sector, downtime is not an option. Chandler Personnel has consistently delivered on their promise of reliability. Their ability to provide skilled talent from machine operators to pick-packers—on short notice is unmatched. With a 95% fill rate on urgent shifts, they ensure our production lines keep moving.
(4.9)

Harrolds
Siobhan B.People and Culture Manager - Harrolds
Partnering with Chandler Personnel gives us peace of mind regarding compliance and accuracy. Their team conducts thorough on-site OH&S checks to ensure safety, and their administrative precision is flawless with 100% accuracy on billings and payslips. It is a partnership built on trust and operational excellence.
(4.9)

Monash Health
Liam O.HR Director - Monash Health
In the bustling world of food manufacturing, every second counts. That's where Chandler Personnel shines. They consistently uphold their reputation for reliability, providing skilled workers—from machine operators to packers—at a moment's notice. With an impressive 95% success rate for urgent shifts, they keep our production lines running smoothly.
(4.9)

Cygnett
Ava ThompsonTalent Development Leader - Cygnett
Working with Chandler Personnel gives us confidence in compliance and accuracy. Their team performs comprehensive on-site safety checks to ensure a secure environment, and their administrative accuracy is impeccable, boasting 100% correctness in billing and payslips. This partnership is founded on trust and operational excellence.
(4.9)

Alfred Health
Noah SmithChief People Officer - Alfred Health
In the dynamic food manufacturing industry, every moment matters. Chandler Personnel has proven to be a reliable partner, consistently delivering skilled talent—from machine operators to packers—whenever we need them. With a remarkable 95% fill rate for urgent shifts, they keep our production lines on track.
(4.9)

Davies Bakery
Mia JohnsonWorkforce Engagement Manager - Davies Bakery
Teaming up with Chandler Personnel brings us assurance in compliance and precision. Their crew conducts thorough on-site safety evaluations to maintain a secure workplace, and their administrative accuracy is flawless, achieving 100% correctness in billing and payslips. This collaboration is built on trust and operational excellence.
(4.9)

TaylorMade
Ethan BrownSenior HR Executive - Taylor Made