Secure Highly Skilled Meat Workers

Australia’s meat processing industry is facing a critical labour shortage.
Hands On Recruitment connects you with experienced, production ready meat workers from overseas and local talent pools who understand precision, safety, and output from day one.
All candidates are pre-screened, reference checked, and ready to undertake

Meat & Livestock Australia meat processing assessments, ensuring they meet site standards before stepping onto your floor.

Secure Skilled Meat Workers

Labour Shortages Are Costing Processors Millions

Unfilled shifts slow production.
Overworked teams increase safety risk.
Inconsistent skill levels impact yield.

Waiting for the local labour market to recover is not a strategy.

Forward thinking processors are securing global talent pipelines to protect throughput and maintain margins.

Hands On Recruitment makes that pipeline simple, compliant, and reliable.

Roles we recruit for:

  • Boners
  • Knife Hands / Knife Men.
  • Slaughtermen
  • Butchers
  • Trimmers and Slicers
  • Production Line Workers
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See the quality before you hire

Skilled, safety-conscious tradespeople – when and where you need them.

We believe you should see the capability before making a staffing decision. Watch our pre screened meat professionals demonstrate their knife skills, breakdown techniques, and production readiness.


Every candidate shown has been evaluated for technical ability, work ethic, and suitability for Australian processing environments.


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A reliable pipeline of Skilled Meat Workers

Hands On Recruitment has built a dedicated sourcing network to identify workers who are:

• Skilled in high volume processing environments
• Experienced with strict hygiene protocols
• Physically prepared for demanding roles
• Committed to long term employment
• Motivated to relocate and succeed


This is not entry level labour.
These are specialists who add value immediately.

Specialised roles we deliver


Precision roles require precision hiring. We focus on workers who protect your yield and strengthen your production line.

  • Boners
    Maximise carcass value with clean, accurate cuts and minimal waste.
  • Knife Hands / Knife Men
    Production ready professionals trained for speed, safety, and consistency.
  • Slaughtermen
    Experienced operators who understand humane handling and regulatory requirements.
  • Butchers
    Trade qualified talent capable of detailed breakdown and portion control.
  • Trimmers and Slicers
    Experts in presentation standards and efficiency.
  • Production Line Workers
    Reliable team members who maintain flow and reduce bottlenecks.
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Why processors choose Hands On Recruitment

Reliable, skilled workers for production and supply chain operations.

  • Pre Screened for Technical Skill
    Candidates are evaluated before they ever reach your facility.
  • Structured International Sourcing
    We do not rely on chance. Our pipeline is active and continuously replenished.
  • Compliance Focused
    We guide employers through visa pathways and regulatory requirements to ensure a smooth process.
  • Retention Driven
    We prioritise candidates seeking stability, not short term placements.
  • Industry Understanding
    We know meat processing is about throughput, yield, and safety. Every hire reflects that reality.

From workforce gap to productive employee


Step 1 — Workforce Consultation
We assess your production needs, skill gaps, and growth plans.

Step 2 — Candidate Shortlisting
Receive profiles of pre qualified workers aligned to your operation.

Step 3 — Interview and Selection
Meet candidates via structured video interviews.

Step 4 — Visa and Mobilisation Support
We assist with the process so there are no surprises.

Step 5 — Arrival and Productivity
Workers arrive prepared to contribute.

The best operators are secured early

Processors who act now gain a competitive advantage.

Those who wait compete for what is left.

If labour shortages are already impacting your plant, the time to build your pipeline is now.

Built for employers who cannot afford hiring mistakes

At Hands On Recruitment, we understand that one poor hire can disrupt an entire line.

That is why our model prioritises capability, reliability, and long term fit.

We are not in the business of sending resumes.

We are in the business of strengthening your workforce.

Secure Skilled Meat Workers before your next production gap

Let’s build a workforce that protects your output and supports your growth.


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