Labour hire for builders is broken - Here’s what’s replacing It

If you’re a builder, you already know the struggle. You’ve got a site running hot, materials on deck, deadlines looming — but you’re short on labour. You call around. No answers. Labour hire agencies drag their feet. Subbies are either unreliable or overpriced. Meanwhile, your project stalls.

😭 Labour hire for builders shouldn’t be this hard.

That’s why we built Pinch — a faster, more transparent way for builders to find subcontractors and skilled labour, on demand.

The old way: Labour hire that doesn’t work for builders

Traditional labour hire companies still dominate the construction industry. But they weren’t built for modern building businesses. Here’s the reality:

• You have limited control over who turns up on site

• You’re paying 25–35% in markups, often with no clear breakdown

• You're chasing agencies, chasing invoices, and still hoping for the best

• You often can’t rehire good subbies directly without breaching contracts

Sound familiar?

The new way: Pinch, on-demand labour for builders

Pinch gives builders direct access to verified subcontractors, without the markup and without the middlemen. It’s labour hire — minus the old-school nonsense. 🙌

Here’s how it works:

1. Post a job in minutes (need a chippy, a labourer, a concreter? Done.)

2. Available subbies nearby are notified instantly

3. You choose who to hire based on skills, rates, reviews and availability

4. We handle payroll, super, insurances, PAYG and compliance — so you don’t

It’s that simple. No lock-in contracts. No agency games.

Why builders are switching to Pinch

✅ Save time — No more chasing labour hire reps
✅ Full control — You choose your subbies, not us
✅ Real visibility — See tickets, rates, experience and reviews
✅ Fair pricing — Subbies set their own rates, no surprise fees
✅ Fully compliant — We cover the admin, insurance and payroll headaches

Whether you're a head contractor, a fitout specialist, or running multiple projects across Sydney — Pinch makes it easy to get the labour you need, when you need it.

It's labour hire made for builders

We’re not here to replace your entire workforce — just help you scale up when you need, and get the right people on site faster. Whether it’s a 1-day clean-up or a 3-week fitout, Pinch gives you labour without the usual drama.

Tired of labour hire slowing your build down?
👉 Join the waitlist at Pinch — we’re opening to a limited number of builders per region.