Melbourne’s #1 provider of temporary manufacturing and food production staff
Sidekicker connects thousands of Melbourne operation and production businesses with top-tier temporary staff to combat the demand of seasonal peaks.
2,000+ customers
750,000+ shifts completed
95% fill rate
We have thousands of Melbourne-based manufacturing and food production staff ready to go
Machine Operator
Production Worker
Assembly Line Operator
General Labourer
Forklift Driver
Pick Packer
Customer Service
Brand Ambassador
Admin Assistant
Machine Operator
$683
Production Worker
$630
Assembly Line Operator
$512
General Labourer
$568
Forklift Driver
$683
Pick Packer
$568
Customer Service
$476
Brand Ambassador
$350
Admin Assistant
$440
Machine Operator
$683
Production Worker
$630
Assembly Line Operator
$512
General Labourer
$568
Forklift Driver
$683
Pick Packer
$568
Customer Service
$476
Brand Ambassador
$350
Admin Assistant
$440
Machine Operator
$683
Production Worker
$630
Assembly Line Operator
$512
General Labourer
$568
Forklift Driver
$683
Pick Packer
$568
Customer Service
$476
Brand Ambassador
$350
Admin Assistant
$440
Pre-vetted, skilled & reliable
Comprehensive screening
Each Sidekick undergoes a rigorous screening process including interviews, document verification, OH&S compliance, and tailored inductions. Whether you require production line workers or pick packers, our process guarantees top talent.
Profiles ensuring accountability
Unlike traditional manufacturing and food production staffing agencies in Melbourne and Victoria, you have control over who works for you. Our Sidekicks are rated and reviewed after each shift, with their reliability and experience displayed on their profiles.
Talent pools improve retention
Group your preferred Sidekicks into talent pools and assign shifts directly to them, ensuring familiar faces on a regular basis.
Quick and user-friendly
Industry-best fill rates
Need a temporary assembly line worker right away? No problem! Make a request at any time, and it’s instantly sent to available Sidekicks, ensuring our fill rates are faster than traditional manufacturing and food production staffing agencies in Melbourne.
You’re in control
Select Sidekicks from available operations staff or let our system take care of it for you.
Continuous support
Our local support team is there for you 24/7, 365 days a year, ready to help whenever needed.
Pay less for more
Save 30% on staffing agency fees
Unlike a traditional Melbourne-based manufacturing & food production staffing agency, we don’t have a branch network or require recruiters to fill all your requests. Our investment in innovation allows us to pass on cost savings to you.
Set the rates you want to pay
Our pricing engine allows you to control what your workers are paid.
Improved compliance
Digital compliance systems give you security that your customer service and staff are qualified, safe to work, and being paid correctly.
Gain access to skills tested Sidekicks, like the ones below!
Sidekicker provide quality staff and digital tools that solved key challenges we’d been facing with our casual labour operation. They now provide us with 250-300 daily workers across our sites.
Pact Group
Sidekicker services businesses in a growing number of cities across Australia
Don’t take our word for it
Sidekicker helps local Melbourne manufacturing and food production businesses deal with the ever-changing demands for staff by combining a high-quality workforce, with powerful tooling, real-time data, and insights.
Sidekicker’s amazing technology & Sidekicks has enabled us to manage our fluctuating staffing demands really easily
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Sidekicker provide quality staff and digital tools that solved key challenges we’d been facing with our casual labour
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Case studies
Frequently asked questions
Do you offer a permanent hire option?
Yes, our smarthire product allows you to try out Sidekicks and offer a permanent role at significant reductions compared to traditional temporary staffing agencies.
Can you handle transition staff?
Sidekicker’s systems makes it super easy to transition staff and we offer discounted pricing for these staff. Unlike a traditional temporary staffing agency this is all completed via our platform.
How does pricing work?
Sidekicker charges a service fee on top of the hourly rate to the worker, superannuation and other statutory charges. Pricing is clearly stated before you submit your booking request.If you have large or recurring needs we can offer custom pricing. We often find we can save our customers up to 30% compared to traditional temporary staffing agencies.
How do you pre-screen staff?
All temporary staff are screened by our specialist onboarding team and must create a detailed profile listing their experience and any certifications. Unlike a traditional temporary staffing agency you are able to see all of this information before accepting them onto your premise.
Can you work with large complex workforces?
Yes! Sidekicker works with some of the largest businesses in the industry. We can customise our delivery and platform to suit your needs whether it be for 20 Sidekicks or 200.