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RPR Trades seeks to be the pre-eminent provider of safety focussed, high performance industrial work

08/10/2026

The hi-vis tan. A badge of honour, whether you like it or not.

The farmer’s arms, brown to the elbow and white above.
The sock line you could set a watch by.
The watch strap outline that never fully fades.
And that one perfect stripe across the forehead from the hard hat.

Reckon yours is worse? Prove it below.

07/10/2026

You cannot understand a job from behind a desk. So we do not try to.

This week our Brisbane Operations Manager, Danika Latsinos, was out on a client site, in full PPE, spending time with our on-hire employees and seeing the work exactly as they do it.

It is something we genuinely believe in. Getting on site, getting our hands dirty, and understanding the day to day of the people we place. It is how we relate to our workers, how we back them properly, and how we help keep our clients’ sites running safely.

When we say we know what it takes on site, we mean it. Because we have been there, boots on, alongside the people doing the work.

Thanks to the team for having us, and to Danika for always leading from the front.

06/10/2026

October is National Safe Work Month, and it is a good reminder that safety is not a poster on the wall. It is what you do in the moment.

The single most important safety habit on any site is simple: speak up.

See something that is not right? Flag it.
Say something to your supervisor. Do not walk past it.
Stop if you are unsure. No job is worth the risk.
And remember, reporting a hazard is never dobbing or making a fuss. It is how everyone gets home safe.

The best sites are the ones where people feel free to speak up, every time. Let us make that every site.

01/10/2026

Name a better duo. We will wait.

The bacon and egg roll and the servo coffee. The unofficial breakfast of every early start in the country.

Go on, tell us we are wrong. Or name the combo that gets you through the morning.

30/09/2026

Safety is not something we leave at the front gate. It travels to every site we place people on.

This week our General Manager Sales, Loretta Baxter, was on site completing a safety assessment at one of our valued client sites, a manufacturer of steel wall and ceiling systems for commercial and residential construction.

It is a relationship we are proud of. We currently supply three forklift operators in Sydney and four production assemblers on the Gold Coast, and we work closely with the team to keep safety standards high across every host site.

Regular site assessments are a big part of how we operate. They keep our people safe, strengthen our client relationships, and make sure everyone goes home in one piece at the end of the day.

Safety is one of our five core pillars, and visits like this are how we live it.

29/09/2026

Workforce needs are never flat. Some weeks you need every hand you can get, others you are carrying people you do not have work for.

Labour hire takes that headache away.

Scale up fast when a project ramps or a big order lands.
Scale back just as easily when things quiet down, with no idle wages to carry.
Cover the gaps, whether it is leave, a sudden absence, or a seasonal peak.
Deal with one point of contact, while we handle the screening, compliance and payroll admin.

You get the right number of reliable people, exactly when you need them, and none of the overhead when you do not. That is the flexibility that keeps projects moving and budgets under control.

Planning your next few months? Speak to our team.

24/09/2026

Things we all hear on a job, and what they really mean. All in good fun.

“It’s a small job” → clear the afternoon.
“ASAP” → ideally yesterday.
“Just a quick one” → famous last words.
“However suits you” → but I do have a preference.
“Ballpark is fine” → it is absolutely not fine.

We say them, our clients say them, we have all said them. What is the one you hear the most?

22/09/2026

🚨 If you’re injured at work, speak up.

Nobody plans to get hurt at work, but if it happens, knowing the right steps can make a big difference.

If you are injured on site:

🗣️ Speak up straight away.
Tell your supervisor, and let RPR know as soon as you can. Don’t tough it out or leave it until later.

🩹 Get treated.
First aid or a doctor — whatever you need. Your health comes first, always.

📝 Get it documented.
Make sure an incident report is completed, and keep a copy of anything you are given.

🤝 Talk to us.
If you’re working through RPR, we’ll help you through the whole process — from the paperwork to getting you safely back to work.

❤️ Most importantly: reporting an injury is never a hassle or a black mark. It’s how we make sure you’re safe and looked after.

👉 When in doubt, tell someone.

21/09/2026

🔧 We’re hiring! Maintenance Fitter – West Melbourne

RPR Trades is looking for an experienced Maintenance Fitter to join the team on a Temp-to-Perm basis.

💰 $56.25/hr
📍 West Melbourne
📩 Send your CV to [email protected]
📞 (03) 9088 6970

Ready for your next opportunity? Apply today!

17/09/2026

SITE BINGO! spotting a site hazard, every square is a chance to put safety first.
How many can you cross off before smoko?

From meeting a new teammate to spotting a site hazard, every square is a chance to put safety first.

Challenge: How many can you complete?

Full house? Comment BINGO. We know you want to.

Address

65 Fennel Street
Melbourne, VIC
3207

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+611300311777

Website

https://rprtrades.com/

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