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Manufacturing & FMCG

Leading the way in staffing, operations and maintenance for jobs big and small to keep businesses and operations running smoothly.

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Whether you need staffing services, a task-based service, or a complete operations and maintenance solution, we are here to help you.

We understand the need to drive efficiencies both operationally and commercially in the manufacturing and FMCG industries. Choose Programmed for our ability to respond quickly to sharp peaks and troughs, and provide continuously reliable workforces.

With an extensive geographic footprint, Programmed can cover any location in Australia, from the outback to the city. We have a workforce of more than 20,000 employees out in the field each day, so we’ll always be able to reach you, wherever you are. We understand the varying skills and levels of experience required in your industry, from high-level production and mobile equipment operators through to factory hands.

Our experience in the manufacturing sector is vast, from workforce, project management and industrial maintenance service through to property maintenance and facility management. We have the people to help your business thrive. The industrial maintenance team can provide services ranging from plant, equipment, and component assembly installation, to facility, factory or plant relocation, plant shutdowns and ongoing maintenance.

Our safety systems ensure we recruit, deploy, manage and maintain a safer workforce. Not only do our employees work safely; they proactively contribute to safer workplaces.

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Whether you’re looking for casual work or a permanent role, Programmed will help find the right job and career path for you.

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If you’re requiring services in the manufacturing & FMCG industries, Programmed can deliver. Enjoy the power of a job done right.

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Manufacturing workforce

Programmed Skilled Workforce understands the need to drive efficiencies both operationally and commercially in the manufacturing industry.

As a leading provider of staffing services to the manufacturing sector in Australia, we provide around 4 million hours of labour each year. We understand the unique needs of your industry and how to meet them.

As sector specialists, we:

  • Understand the skills and level of experience required for manufacturing jobs, from high level production operators and mobile equipment operators to factory hands
  • Use exclusive flexibility screening processes to identify workers at risk of injury
  • Know PPE requirements for manufacturing jobs
  • Provide on-site support and quality-assured safety systems that deliver safer people
  • Manage operational peaks and troughs
Our key roles
  • Assembly Line Worker
  • Process Worker
  • Factory Hand
  • General Hand
  • Forklift Operator
  • Trade Assistant
  • Machine Operator
  • Plant Operator
  • Cleaner
  • Quality Control
  • Production Team Member
  • Maintenance Technician

FMCG workforce

We understand the need to drive efficiencies both operationally and commercially in the FMCG industry and we take the time to understand your business before we place our first employee.

As a leading provider of staffing services to the FMCG sector in Australia, we:

  • Provide around 3.87 million labour hours to the FMCG industry each year
  • Understand the physical requirements of FMCG jobs and use an exclusive flexibility screening process to identify workers at risk of injury
  • Understand PPE requirements for FMCG jobs
  • Offer specific GMP and HACCP online induction and awareness training
  • Manage seasonal peaks and troughs
Our key roles
  • Production Worker
  • Process Worker
  • Quality Technician
  • Forklift Operator
  • Order Pick Packers
  • Machine Operators
  • Assembly Line Worker
  • Merchandiser
  • Maintenance Technician
  • Skilled Trades

Services Available

AV, Data Comms & Electrical
AV, Data Comms & Electrical AV, Data Comms & Electrical
Providing audio visual, data communications and electrical services to keep your people connected.
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Energy and Resources
Energy and Resources Energy and Resources
Providing you with tailored services to meet your staffing, production and maintenance needs, at any scale.
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Production and Maintenance On-hire
Production and Maintenance On-hire Production and Maintenance On-hire
We deliver an extensive range of maintenance services to mining and industrial sites and facilities to help you get the job done right.
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Shutdowns & Major Outages
Shutdowns & Major Outages Shutdowns & Major Outages
We provide shutdown, turnaround and outage services for production-critical assets and infrastructure across a range of industries and locations.
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Property & Building Maintenance
Property & Building Maintenance Property & Building Maintenance
Extend the life of your assets through a safe, simple and streamlined solution
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Building Projects
Building Projects Building Projects
A full range of building services, from minor works, capital projects and/or construction – at your fingertips
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Commercial Painting
Commercial Painting Commercial Painting
From jobs requiring national scale resources to one-off repaints, Programmed delivers. And all work is done at times convenient to you.
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Project Management
Project Management Project Management
End-to-end commercial building project management services from initial concept design through to construction and defects liability.
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Signage Solutions
Signage Solutions Signage Solutions
From signage strategy and brand design, to corporate identity and retail refurbishments, we provide end-to-end project management services.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What does Programmed do?

    Programmed is a leading provider of staffing, facility management, and maintenance services across Australia and New Zealand. We help businesses find the right people and keep their operations, buildings, and assets running smoothly, and we help job seekers find meaningful work across a wide range of industries.

  • Is Programmed a recruitment agency, a labour hire company, or a facility services provider?

    We’re all three. Programmed combines staffing and labour hire, permanent and professional recruitment, training and apprenticeships, and facility and property maintenance services under one company, so businesses can partner with us for more than one need at a time.

  • What industries does Programmed work in?

    We work across more than 11 major industries, including Mining, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing & FMCG, Transport & Logistics, Government & Infrastructure, Education, Utilities, Telecommunications, Retail & Commercial, Business Services, Tourism & Sport, and Strata & Body Corporates.

  • Where does Programmed operate?

    We operate from more than 100 locations across Australia and New Zealand, so most businesses and candidates can access local, on-the-ground support wherever they are.

  • Is Programmed part of a bigger group?

    Yes. Programmed has been part of the Japan-based PERSOL Group since it was acquired in October 2017. In Australia, PERSOLKELLY has also rebranded to PERSOL as the wider group unifies its operations under one brand.

  • How long has Programmed been in business?

    Programmed was founded in Victoria in 1951 and has grown through decades of expansion and acquisitions. Today we employ more than 32,000 people a year and support more than 10,000 customers across Australia and New Zealand.

  • I'm looking for a job with Programmed. How do I apply?

    Head to our online Job Search to view current vacancies and apply directly, or get in touch with your nearest Programmed office to speak with a recruitment consultant about opportunities in your area.

  • I need staff or a service for my business. How do I get started?

    Contact us through our website to make an enquiry, and a member of our team will follow up to understand your requirements and discuss how we can support your business, whether that’s staffing, maintenance, or another service.