Where Are They Now – Stories From SiteForce Employees

January 25, 2023

From small things, big things grow

At SiteForce Recruitment, we do things a little differently. Our success is built on a relationship-based business model and a distinctive collaborative culture. We are proud of our achievements, lifelong relationships and conducting business where people matter.


Our reputation is based on honest direct communication, collaboration and proven performance to both our client’s productivity and also the well being of our internal and field employees. Our ability to discern, screen and build mutual trust quickly is one of our superpowers.


We thought you may be interested in some of our past employees who through their work with SiteForce Recruitment and Chantal Penny, have been able to elevate their lives, starting with jobs with SiteForce and beyond.


Breeanna Brookes

Demolition Labourer – Qualified Technician

 

One of the first things I learned from Chantal, that she drilled in me that “if you’re on time, you’re late”. I took this on and incorporated it into my life to impress my future bosses. Initially I was struggling to get my white card, and Chantal drove me out to the depot to collect me and make it happen, and get back to work. Once I was injured at work and Chantal took me to the hospital to make sure I got the care I needed, as well as paying for the time off and doctors bills and that I was fully prepared and ready to return to work. This exceptional level of attention and care has helped me be where I am today.


I think the biggest impact that Chantal has made to my life has been a mentor that demonstrates being positive and supportive. She really understood where I was coming from, my background, my situation and hopes and dreams and has supported me through it all. I moved out into a new environment, have grown up and become independent. I never miss a day at work now and went from having no experience to being proud to be a technician now. Chantal has opened my eyes to being positive, the value of money, how a good work ethic will reward you, and how to enjoy what you choose to make life easier.


Chantal to me is an amazing boss, she is always available, reliable and easy to speak to. Out of all the recruiters I have worked with, Chantal is 10/10 compared to the others. Mostly she had really made a difference in my life to be a person I am really proud of being.



Cameron Cox

Team Leader (and aspiring Project Manager)

 

I have been working with Element QLD now for approximately 3 years. I started as a labourer for their sister company and then transferred over. I’ve worked my way up to being a team leader, and am working to move to a Project Manager role.


Chantal has been incredible with her ongoing support, and always touching base and interested in knowing how I was going in the position. Eventually leading to opportunities to have a stable secure job, which in turn has provided me growth that has helped me to support my family. This support gave me confidence, both personally and professionally. On a professional level, this guidance has taken me to a new level of conduct for myself, as well as that of my peers. I now have a better tolerance and understanding of workers and how to manage them.


In the end, I learned to give people the time of day, explain things in a way they can understand, and to pull them aside and talk to them one to one. Chantal’s mentoring and support has been an example that I have adopted, to recognise when people are having outside issues, make sure it is dealt with, all without being nosey, so they feel acknowledged and supported.


I feel Chantal’s deep understanding of people is her gift in matching candidates to jobs.



Darren Wilson

Operations Manager

 

I think working with like-minded people really helps to feel secure and confident in how I thought. Working with Chantal gave me the opportunity to grow in the company I have currently been in for 3.5 years, starting as a water truck operator, progressing through to technician, team leader and then to Operations Manager.


Attitude is everything. Working with Chantal, she provided me a lot of details of the business and culture of what they were looking for, which helps know the attitude that they are looking to be successful in getting and advancing in a job. Not many recruiters do that. Chantal checked in regularly, and was on top of things, always being available when there was safety issues or concerns to talk with the client so they could be fixed immediately, and had an inspiring work ethic.


Now that I have advanced to an Operations Manager role, I’ve applied this attitude and work ethic and can teach the job including the culture and expectations that we aspire to, and also apply this when hiring. Over the years I’ve progressed, I’ve developed a great relationship with Chantal.


 

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SiteForce Recruitment specialise in labour-hire and permanent recruitment in the construction industry. We are committed to valuing people, safety and well-being, collaboration, trust and of course – results!

 

CONNECT with us via our contact page or bookings links on our website if you are looking to recruit for, get your dream job, or join our amazing labour force team.

 

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