Why Pinch?

Why Pinch?

How it works

How it works

Pricing

Pricing

Pinch vs Labour hire

Pinch vs Labour hire

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Why Pinch?

Why Pinch?

How it works

How it works

Pricing

Pricing

Pinch vs Labour hire

Pinch vs Labour hire

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More than just labourers. Get on-demand qualified subbies to scale your business instantly.

More than just labourers. Get on-demand qualified subbies to scale your business instantly.

Tired of chasing reliable labour or overpaying for underwhelming labour hire? Pinch connects you directly with skilled subcontractors — carpenters, sparkies, plumbers, and general labourers — ready to jump in when and where you need them. No lock-in contracts, no inflated agency markups. Just qualified tradies, full transparency, and a platform that handles the admin so you can stay focused on the build.

Tired of chasing reliable labour or overpaying for underwhelming labour hire? Pinch connects you directly with skilled subcontractors — carpenters, sparkies, plumbers, and general labourers — ready to jump in when and where you need them. No lock-in contracts, no inflated agency markups. Just qualified tradies, full transparency, and a platform that handles the admin so you can stay focused on the build.

✅ Chippys

✅ Painters

✅ Sparkys

✅ Plumbers

✅ Plasterers

✅ Roofers

✅ Labourers

✅ Trade Assistants

✅ Brickies

💪 Any skilled independent contractor

How it works

Pinch brings on-demand workforce matching to building & construction. Subbies set their rates, list real-time availability, and apply for jobs that fit. Contractors hire fast with full visibility into experience and credentials. We handle payroll, compliance, insurances, and payments — so you don’t have to.

Easy steps

1

Post a job in minutes.

2

Instantly see verified subbies with the right skills, tickets, and real-time availability.

3

Review profiles, rates, and work history — with reviews from trusted hirers in your own industry.

4

Hire instantly — no negotiations, no back-and-forth. This isn’t a marketplace, it’s workforce on-demand, just click hire and it's done.

5

Approve timesheets, review performance. Not satisfied? Swap subbies anytime — no lock-ins, no penalties.

6

We fully manage payroll, invoicing, compliance & insurances — completely hands-off.

Typical Carpenter Hourly

✅ with Pinch

$74.40 + GST

This rate includes:

Subbies rate

$60.00

Super (12% on $60)

$7.20

Pinch platform fee

12%

❌ with others

from $81.00 + GST

This rate includes:

Subbies rate

$50.00

Super (12% on $60)

$7.20

Labour hire markup

~50%

Other costs:

Travel allowance

$21 per day

Overtime (+8 hours)

1.5 x $50.00/hr

Join our waitlist as a trade business & hire skilled subbies on-demand.

Join our waitlist as a trade business & hire skilled subbies on-demand.

Get Early Access

Join our waitlist as a trade business & hire skilled subbies on-demand.

Get Early Access

Pinch vs traditional labour hire

It's hard to compare apples and oranges, we provide labour, but different to any other labour-hire company out there. Here is a list of our features that other companies can't match.

Features

Features

Features

Pinch

Pinch

Pinch

Others

Others

Others

Fully managed payroll

Fully managed payroll

Fully managed payroll

Subbie PAYG, Super & Tax.

Subbie PAYG, Super & Tax.

Subbie PAYG, Super & Tax.

Full insurance (PL/PI)

Full insurance (PL/PI)

Full insurance (PL/PI)

PL/PI (Pinch covers platform operations; Workcover remains with hirer engaging the subcontractor).

PL/PI (Pinch covers platform operations; Workcover remains with hirer engaging the subcontractor).

PL/PI (Pinch covers platform operations; Workcover remains with hirer engaging the subcontractor).

Subbie set their own rates

Subbie set their own rates

Subbie set their own rates

Pay reflects skill, experience & demand.

Pay reflects skill, experience & demand.

Pay reflects skill, experience & demand.

Independent subcontractors

Independent subcontractors

Independent subcontractors

ABN-registered subbies control their own schedule, choose the jobs they want, and set their own rates. No invoicing or admin — we handle billing with hirers and pay subbies directly.

ABN-registered subbies control their own schedule, choose the jobs they want, and set their own rates. No invoicing or admin — we handle billing with hirers and pay subbies directly.

ABN-registered subbies control their own schedule, choose the jobs they want, and set their own rates. No invoicing or admin — we handle billing with hirers and pay subbies directly.

Subbie profile transparency (tickets, reviews, availability)

Subbie profile transparency (tickets, reviews, availability)

Subbie profile transparency (tickets, reviews, availability)

Hirers can instantly view each subbie’s tickets, skills, peer reviews, and live availability — no more guessing who’s turning up.

Hirers can instantly view each subbie’s tickets, skills, peer reviews, and live availability — no more guessing who’s turning up.

Hirers can instantly view each subbie’s tickets, skills, peer reviews, and live availability — no more guessing who’s turning up.

Fast, direct job matching (no phone calls, no middlemen)

Fast, direct job matching (no phone calls, no middlemen)

Fast, direct job matching (no phone calls, no middlemen)

Post a job, and subbies with matching skills and availability get notified instantly. Subbies apply, you pick. Need someone fast? Add a quick-pay boost to attract candidates.

Post a job, and subbies with matching skills and availability get notified instantly. Subbies apply, you pick. Need someone fast? Add a quick-pay boost to attract candidates.

Post a job, and subbies with matching skills and availability get notified instantly. Subbies apply, you pick. Need someone fast? Add a quick-pay boost to attract candidates.

Guaranteed fortnightly payments for subbies

Guaranteed fortnightly payments for subbies

Guaranteed fortnightly payments for subbies

Subbies log their hours. Hirers approve timesheets. Payments hit subbies’ accounts every pay cycle — no chasing invoices, ever.

Subbies log their hours. Hirers approve timesheets. Payments hit subbies’ accounts every pay cycle — no chasing invoices, ever.

Subbies log their hours. Hirers approve timesheets. Payments hit subbies’ accounts every pay cycle — no chasing invoices, ever.

Transparent platform fee (no hidden agency markups)

Transparent platform fee (no hidden agency markups)

Transparent platform fee (no hidden agency markups)

We charge 15% on the subbie base rate. That's it.

We charge 15% on the subbie base rate. That's it.

We charge 15% on the subbie base rate. That's it.

Live schedule & availability matching

Live schedule & availability matching

Live schedule & availability matching

Subbies sync their calendar with Pinch to block out unavailable dates. Hirers see real-time availability when posting jobs — no more double bookings or chasing schedules.

Subbies sync their calendar with Pinch to block out unavailable dates. Hirers see real-time availability when posting jobs — no more double bookings or chasing schedules.

Subbies sync their calendar with Pinch to block out unavailable dates. Hirers see real-time availability when posting jobs — no more double bookings or chasing schedules.

Self-service platform (less admin for hirers)

Self-service platform (less admin for hirers)

Self-service platform (less admin for hirers)

No sales reps, no back-and-forth calls. Just post jobs, review subbies, and make hires. We’re always available if you need help.

No sales reps, no back-and-forth calls. Just post jobs, review subbies, and make hires. We’re always available if you need help.

No sales reps, no back-and-forth calls. Just post jobs, review subbies, and make hires. We’re always available if you need help.

Hirer controls hiring & reviewing directly

Hirer controls hiring & reviewing directly

Hirer controls hiring & reviewing directly

Review applicants, check their history and rates, and make informed hiring decisions. Need to swap mid-job? Easy — full control at your fingertips.

Review applicants, check their history and rates, and make informed hiring decisions. Need to swap mid-job? Easy — full control at your fingertips.

Review applicants, check their history and rates, and make informed hiring decisions. Need to swap mid-job? Easy — full control at your fingertips.

We are only taking 50 businesses for early access.

We are only taking 50 businesses for early access.

We are only taking 50 businesses for early access.

Don't miss out, we're only accepting a small number of Sydney trade businesses - builders, plumbers, electricians, painters, plasterers & more.

Don't miss out, we're only accepting a small number of Sydney trade businesses - builders, plumbers, electricians, painters, plasterers & more.

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FAQ

Hirers

Subbies

How much does Pinch cost?

How do you verify tickets, qualifications and quality?

Why do subbie rates vary?

What happens if the subbie isn't great or the right fit?

What happens if a subbie doesn’t show up?

What happens if my job site is rained off?

How fast can I get a subbie?

How long can I hire a subbie for?

What if a subbie goes overtime?

What payment terms do you offer companies?

What notice is required to cancel a booked subbie?

What insurances do you provide?

PPE, Tools & other important stuff?

Can I offer a subbie full-time employment with my company?

FAQ

Hirers

Subbies

How much does Pinch cost?

How do you verify tickets, qualifications and quality?

Why do subbie rates vary?

What happens if the subbie isn't great or the right fit?

What happens if a subbie doesn’t show up?

What happens if my job site is rained off?

How fast can I get a subbie?

How long can I hire a subbie for?

What if a subbie goes overtime?

What payment terms do you offer companies?

What notice is required to cancel a booked subbie?

What insurances do you provide?

PPE, Tools & other important stuff?

Can I offer a subbie full-time employment with my company?

Subbies when you're in a pinch!

Subbies when you're in a pinch!

Subbies when you're in a pinch!

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