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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Mechanical Fitter

New Zealand

Contract/Temp

Registrations of interest are open for an upcoming long term assignment!

Fabricator (Structural)

New Zealand

Contract/Temp

8 week contract available in City/West Auckland for top structural Fabricator Welder.

Core Driller

South Auckland, New Zealand

Contract/Temp

3-4 week contract with immediate start in South Auckland. Competitive rates for PAYE or GST contractors.

Recruitment Coordinator

Auckland Central Auckland, New Zealand

Permanent / Full Time

This key support role forms the hub of our business. If you love customer service & have great attention to detail we'd love to hear from you!

Mechanical Fitters, Welders & Marine Engineers

New Zealand

Contract/Temp

Registrations of interest are open for a range of engineering roles for work on an upcoming project. Assignments will be 2+ weeks - 3 months.

Ticketed Welders

New Zealand

Contract/Temp

Contract work available for excellent Mig/Tig welders who are able to show current tickets.

Mechanical Fitter/Electrician (EWRB)

New Zealand

Contract/Temp

Registrations of interest are open for dual qualified mechanical and electrical tradesmen for various contract assignments.

Mig / Tig 6G Ticketed Welder

South Auckland, New Zealand

Contract/Temp

Two 4+ weeks welding jobs available - East Tamaki & Rodney area. Current 6G stainless welding tickets is essential.

Mechanical Fitter/Machine Builder

New Zealand

Contract/Temp

Spaces available on a number of assembly and maintenance projects, planned for 2025.

Trade Assistant/Fire Sentry

North Shore, New Zealand

Contract/Temp

Expressions of interest for 3-6 month Trade Assistant assignment on large marine project.

Industrial Electricians (EWRB)

New Zealand

Contract/Temp

Fabricator Welders

North Shore, New Zealand

Contract/Temp

We are on the lookout for exceptional Fabricator Welders with a Trade Qualification in Fabrication for our client's heavy fabrication work.

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Mike Fokkens

about Mike Fokkens

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.”

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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.”

“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!”

“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.”

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

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