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Mike Fokkens

Area Manager
about Mike Fokkens

Mike is known for his easy-going manner and ability to build businesses through strategic partnerships and successful relationships. When dealing with Mike, you can expect to benefit from his wealth of experience, his extensive industry knowledge and his ability to manage and solve business problems. Mike’s experience comes from many years in sales, marketing and general management roles in the steel manufacturing industry and through owning and operating his own businesses. In his spare time Mike enjoys working on projects in his mancave and fishing.

Success stories from our clients and candidates

  • “Working with Tech Trade we can trust we will have suitably qualified tradesmen for our shutdown work and all pre-job onboarding is taken care of.”

    Norm

    Mechanical Division Manager

  • “Over the last 5 years Tech Trade has provided us with a consistently high standard of qualified fitters and machine builders for our project work.”

    Andrew
    GM Manufacturing

  • “Tech Trade has been invaluable to my department and our ability to meet our remits this year.”

    Ross
    Production Manager

  • “The year has been a challenging one for us, but with your support we have been able to obtain enough manpower to propel us forward.”

    Sam
    Project Officer

  • “Please allow me a moment to thank Mike and the Team for providing me with nearly a year of contract work, backed by an excellent team at Tech Trade. Especially, thank you Zoe for your patience and friendly attitude.”

    Phillip
    Mechanical Fitter

  • “The team at Techtrade exceeded my expectations in the help of my new role. They kept me up to date on each step of the process, and simplified the whole thing down. Highly recommended. Thank you so much!”

    Avishay
    Shift Fitter/Operator

  • “I usually don't trust recruiters but when it comes to Tech Trade its a whole different story. They went above and beyond my expectations, giving me an excellent service even during the covid-19 pandemic. I especially appreciate their caring and professional service.”

    Thusitha
    Industrial Electrician

  • “Hands down the best agency I have ever worked for. Can't fault them.”

    Jake
    Diesel Mechanic

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