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I have worked with Max Underhill for several years now and always found him to be a great recruiter. He is down to earth, easy to work with and provides a great service.

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7 star service

Hi Ben, Thanks a great deal - This is a 7 star service. Words can not portray my admiration to your attitude. Many thanks

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Now that I have settled in to the new Position, I would like to thank you. Not only for the professional manner in which I was treated, but also to you for all the extra's that you did in helping me to obtain this new position. Service with a smile ! Now that's priceless.

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I must say, I was told that you were fast at finding candidates but to have a suitable Principal for us within 2 days was great. Thanks for your help - we will definitely use you again

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   History
Company Background


FMPLUS provide recruitment services for the Engineering, Mining and Oil & Gas industries Australia wide.


Ben Oakley (Principal - Engineering)

Ben is a Degree qualified, RCSA professionally accredited recruiter with over 10 years experience in engineering, recruitment and client management roles including 4 years recruiting in the Engineering sector in Perth. Ben has a thorough understanding of engineering, having studied for 4 years at the University of Durham in the UK, and also having worked as an Engineer for the global Engineering and Construction Company Jarvis Plc

He completed his Masters Degree in Engineering in 1999, which covered various engineering disciplines including Mechanical, Electrical, Civil and Structural.  Ben has been recruiting in the Engineering sector in Perth since 2005 and is focused on building successful, ongoing relationships with both clients and candidates.

Ben is a member of the Institution of Engineers Australia, the International Association of Hydrogeologists and the Recruitment and Consulting Services Association and has been assessed as an Accredited Professional Recruiter. Ben specialises in recruitment of Hydrogeologists, Environmental Professionals and Geotechnical Engineers but is also able to work on other Engineering roles as required

Education and Professional Memberships:

  • M.Eng - Masters Degree - Engineering, University of Durham
  • MRCSA - Recruitment and Consulting Services Association
  • MIEAust - Institution of Engineers Australia
  • IAH - International Association of Hydrogeologists

Main areas of Specialisation:

  • Hydrogeologists
  • Geotechnical Engineers
  • Environmental Engineers
  • Environmental Scientists
  • Civil Engineers
  • Structural Engineers
  • Fire Safety & Protection Engineers
  • HVAC / Building Services
  • Drafters / Designers

Email: ben@fmplus.com.au

Max Underhill (Principal - Mining)

Consultant Profile:

Max has 11 years industry recruitment that have been deployed across a range of positions including; Consultant, Team Leader, National training manager, State Manager, and now Director of FMPLUS.

You will find Max to be Reliable, Ethical, Fair and somewhat talkative! Max cites one of his main goals is to help FMPLUS market leaders in Technical Recruitment, a goal they are well on their way to achieving.

Max has lived in Australia since 2004 and, after establishing strong links for Forrester Manns in Perth’s resource sector he was seconded to Brisbane for a completely new start up operation, this business was profitable inside 6 months and the team grew steadily. Max returned to Perth in 2008 as State Manager – WA, and now along with Business partner Ben Oakley they started FMPLUS in April 2009 to provide Technical staffing solutions to the Resources sector.

Max is responsible for servicing his long established network of clients in the Geology sector as well as the overall growth of FMPLUS from a strategic standpoint. If you would like to keep up to date with what Max is doing then you can follow him on Twitter @iGeology.

Professional Memberships:

  • Australian institute of Management
  • MRSCA

Areas of Specialisation:

  • Exploration Geology
  • Mine Geology
  • Resource Geology
  • Project Geology
  • Geology Management

Education and Professional Memberships:

  • BA - Business Entrepreneurship, University College Northampton
  • MRCSA - Recruitment and Consulting Services Association
  • AIMM - Australian institute of management, Full member

Email: max@fmplus.com.au

Sian Matuszkiewicz (Mining Consultant)

Consultant Profile:

Sian has spent her last four years working as a Regional Manager for a leading Australian brand. During this time Sian developed strong skills in the area of attracting and retaining the right people to her organisation, Sian had minimal staff turnover and achieved this result by ensuring high attention to detail.

It is through this Sian has dedicated her career to recruitment with FMPLUS, Sian dedicates her time to ensure that both her clients and candidates are well looked after, by keeping them informed and up to date.

With a personal and professional approach, Sian strives to provide an optimal service to all her clients and candidates.

Professional Memberships:

  • APRCSA - Recruitment and Consulting Services Association

Areas of Specialisation:

  • Mine Management
  • Surveying
  • Mine Engineering
  • Metallurgy
  • Environmental
  • OHS


Email: sian@fmplus.com.au


Shevonne Colcutt (Engineering Consultant)

Consultant Profile:

Shevonne has 9 years experience recruiting white collar professionals in the Perth market. Commencing her career in administration roles in the accounting industry, Shevonne then became a Para-Consultant for a successful boutique recruitment agency in 2001.

Since then, Shevonne has worked on both Temporary and Permanent Desks in a Team Leader capacity, where she focused on building and developing client and candidate relationships.

Shevonne has recruited for a variety of industries including Government Agencies, Accounting and Legal Firms, and the Engineering and Mining Sectors.Shevonne specialises in the recruitment of Engineers in both temporary and permanent roles.


Professional Memberships:

  • APRCSA - Recruitment and Consulting Services Association


Main areas of Specialisation:

  • Mechanical Engineers
  • Electrical Engineers
  • HVAC Engineers
  • Building Services
  • Fire Protection / Fire Safety
  • Project Engineers
  • Project Managers
  • EPCM roles

Email: shevonne@fmplus.com.au

Scott Hancock (Oil & Gas consultant)

Consultant Profile:

Scott is an RCSA accredited recruiter who specializes in the Oil & Gas market with a particular focus on white collar technical roles.

Scott spent the last 7 years working within the I.T. & Agriculture industries. During this time he honed his customer service & sales skills as well as liaised with a team of highly qualified computer programmers to help develop a unique Australian made/owned product.

Scott brings a fresh perspective and energised focus to the industry as well as an ethical approach. If you require any assistance or would just like to chat, please feel free to get in touch via phone or e-mail. All conversations are treated with complete confidentiality.

Professional Memberships:

  • APRCSA - Recruitment and Consulting Services Association


    • Areas of Specialisation:

    • NDT
    • Safety and Risk
    • Petroleum Engineers
    • Geologists
    • Geophysicists
    • Offshore Drilling Supervisors
    • HSE Managers with FPSO Experience
    • Petrophysicists
    • FPSO Engineers
    • FPSO Project Managers

    Email: scott@fmplus.com.au  


    Clint Allen (Mining Consultant)

    Consultant Profile:

    Clint has spent the last five years working for a leading insurer in the UK where he developed a focus on outstanding customer service and care.

    He has also spent five years working in sales roles within various industries and is passionate about finding the right fit for his customers.

    Clint is an accredited professional recruiter and member of the RCSA (Recruitment and Consulting Services Association)

    Clint recruits mainly for the Mining exploration sector in Western Australia with a particular focus on Geologists.

    Education and Professional Memberships:

    • GNVQ – Business studies, Distinction Qualification
    • APRCSA - Recruitment and Consulting Services Association

    Main areas of Specialisation:

    • Mine Geologists
    • Exploration Geologists
    • Project Geologists
    • Resource Geologists
    • Technical Directors (Geology)
    • Exploration Managers
    • Mine Management
    • Tenement managers
    • Database management
    • Field Assistants

    Email: clint@fmplus.com.au

     

    Gregor McNally (Engineering Consultant)

    Consultant Profile:

    Gregor has spent the last 4 years working as a project & procurement co-ordinator for a successful International construction company.

    During this time Gregor gained skills in managing projects, negotiating with suppliers and development of OH&S information for projects.

    He also completed a HNC in construction management & surveying which covered various areas including contracts, law, technology and the planning and execution of construction contracts.

    Gregor is an accredited professional recruiter and member of the RCSA (Recruitment and Consulting Services Association)

    Gregor Specialises in recruitment for Civil and Structural Engineers, Building Services / Fire Protection roles and Drafters / Designers

    Education and Professional Memberships:

    • HNC - Construction Management & Surveying
    • APRCSA - Recruitment and Consulting Services Association

    Main areas of Specialisation:

    • Civil Engineers
    • Structural Engineers
    • Fire Safety & Protection Engineers
    • HVAC / Building Services
    • Drafters / Designers

    Email: gregor@fmplus.com.au

     

    Samantha Neilsen (Office Administrator)

    Profile:

    Samantha commenced her first administration role in 2007 and since then has several years experience in various administration and receptionist roles in the construction and retail industries.

    After completing her Bachelors degree in 2010, she went on to complete her honours degree in strategic management which focussed on the mining industry in Western Australia.

    Samantha now works as an administrator and also assists the Directors and consultants at FMPLUS. Samantha provides a high level of professionalism and efficiency and is able to assist candidates and clients with any enquiries

    Education and Professional Memberships:

    • B.Com (Intl Bus & E-Com)
    • B.Com (Mngt)(Hons)

    Email: samantha@fmplus.com.au