Offering Excellence in Tailored Recruitment Support

Sinclair Meats is Ballarat’s leading paddock to plate butcher, wholesaler and retailer. The company has expanded rapidly since its inception and now operates five farms located in Waubra, Coghills Creek, Bald Hills, Langi Kal Kal, and Hamilton. In 2005, Sinclair Meats opened its flagship store on Latrobe Street, Ballarat, offering quality meat directly to the public. Today, Sinclair Meats employs over 90 staff across farming, logistics, retail, and butchery, maintaining its reputation for excellence in the meat industry.

Sinclair Meats originally approached JK Personnel looking for recruitment support for truck drivers, which has turned into a long-term recruitment partnership, with us now proudly supporting Sinclair Meats as their sole recruitment provider.

Enhanced Communication and Relationship Building

From the outset, it was clear that the main point for Sinclair Meats was the lack of communication from previous recruiters. To address this, our Senior Recruitment Consultant, Arlee Avers, implemented a structured communication strategy, ensuring that Sinclair Meats was consistently informed about the progress and challenges of the recruitment process. Weekly check-ins and detailed job briefs were conducted to understand and convey the specific needs of each role. By keeping Sinclair Meats informed, Arlee was able to foster trust and collaboration, which were crucial in addressing any cultural issues within the company.

Building strong relationships with Sinclair Meats’ stakeholders was a priority. Regular site visits, personal interactions and staying in constant communication helped building rapport. This relationship-building ensured that JK Personnel was seen not just as a service provider, but as a partner genuinely invested in Sinclair Meats’ success.

On-site Presence and Culture Concerns

We have strived to maintain a strong on-site presence to ensure ongoing support and address issues as they arose. Regular visits allowed Sinclair Meat’s to share any details with their JK consultant, Arlee, about working conditions, team culture and any other concerns they may have, allowing Arlee to gather feedback from employees, and provide real-time solutions. This hands-on approach was particularly beneficial in identifying and resolving minor issues before they escalated. By being present on-site, we demonstrated our commitment to Sinclair Meats’ success and were able to build stronger relationships with the workforce.

This presence also enabled us to gain a deeper understanding of the company’s culture and operational dynamics, allowing for more effective and tailored recruitment solutions.

Sinclair Meats recognised that they were faced with challenges within their work environment, leading to difficulty in filling roles and high turnover rates. Previous recruitment agencies failed to address these issues due to poor communication, additionally, they were able to identify that absenteeism and a lack of structured feedback and accountability for employees further exacerbated the retention problem. With these invaluable insights from Sinclair Meats in mind, our JK consultant was able to work closely with management and the wider team to better understand the intricacies of the business and the roles they were trying to fill, to find suitable candidates that would fit in well with the team and improve the overall culture.

Tammy says “when we first started, the culture needed improvement. We were honest and upfront with Arlee about that from the start, and she knew we we’re trying to change it. So, the enthusiasm she puts into the people that are going to come into the business has, in fact, helped create the great culture we have now.”

Addressing Pay Disparities and Compensation Structure

During our partnership with Sinclair Meats, we were able to identify that their compensation structure could be a contributing factor in their recruitment challenges. Our Senior Recruitment Consultant, Arlee, was able to conducted a market analysis to provide Sinclair Meats with insights into competitive pay rates and trends within the industry. Sinclair Meats was able to leverage these insights to implement skill-based pay increases and creating clear pathways for employee progression. This approach not only helped in attracting more qualified candidates but also improved job satisfaction and retention among existing employees. By ensuring that compensation was aligned with market standards, Sinclair Meats were able to position themselves as a more competitive employer in the local job market.

Through a combination of enhanced communication, relationship building, strategic compensation advice and on-site presence JK Personnel were able to better assist Sinclair Mears to improve their recruitment landscape. These tailored approaches addressed the unique challenges faced by Sinclair Meats, leading to improved employee retention, stronger relationships, competitive compensation, and a safer work environment. By gaining a clearer understanding of issues that could be affecting recruitment and addressing key concerns with specialised assistance from their recruitment consultant, Sinclair Meat’s was able to drive positive outcomes for long-term success