Our team of specialist energy recruiters

I would recommend Dave Smith without any hesitation. Dave knows the market intimately, is plugged in to high quality and market leading clients, and takes the time to understand your skills and experience and will fight for what is important to you. Dave also happens to be one of the easiest people to get along with you will ever find, and his honesty and ethical standards are without question.

David Smith is excellent to deal with

David helped me during my last Job search process. My impressions of him were very positive – he was professional, honest and friendly. He regularly kept in touch and spoke to me about appropriate companies and roles that matched what I was looking for. He was great to deal with and I will highly recommend him.

David was approachable, friendly and very transparent throughout the process, which made the experience much simpler and comfortable.

David was professional throughout and even after a lengthy delay of more than 4 months in the interview process , upheld the relationship with the employer and allowed me to finally get the job ! Also even at the final hour, David was able to negotiate better terms on my behalf with the employer.

David was warm and generous with his advice, sharing of information and preparation for each interview. He was responsive and I felt he took the time to learn about me so he could represent me well to the client. I definitely felt he was acting in my best interests.

Dave has been an excellent recruiter and I have had an amazing experience dealing with him and his team. He was actively involved and took interest in my journey throughout my contract period. I highly recommend him if you are looking for an effective recruiter.

David’s communication and follow up along with knowledge of industries is second to none.

My experience with the recruitment process from a candidate's perspective was very relaxed and seamless one as I was kept well informed by Dave who is clearly a great listener, collaborator and is very well organised. Dave was always very approachable and kept me updated through all the stages. Thanks Dave!

David was thorough in presenting the role to me and he briefed me well before my interviews to allow me to prepare properly for meeting with the future employer. The feedback I received at each stage of the process was timely and the overall experience was really professional and enjoyable!

Very professional and high energy. David and his team know their business and industry well and deliver results every time.

David (Dave) is an outstanding recruiter. Not only was he able to refer me to this opportunity after asking specific questions to ascertain my experience, skills and career aspirations, he also regularly kept in contact to ensure I was across each step of the process and was taken care of throughout. I highly recommend Dave and West Recruitment for employers and job seekers.

Very professional and went out of their way to keep me in the loop with texts, emails and phone calls. Was very much appreciated as the wait to hear back after an interview, is extremely stressful.

David approached me for a contract role at Ausgrid that I successfully secured for 2 years. Dave has a sixth-sense in scouting the right people to fit into a role and company, based in his authentic professionalism, obvious experience and clear understanding of both his client’s and candidate’s needs. Dave’s empathetic and enthusiastic approach is rare in the often -maligned field of recruitment. 10/10.

I had a very positive experience working with Nick, he was clear in communication, provided timely updates, and guided me well through the process. I felt supported and well-informed at every stage, which made the experience smooth and stress-free.

Nick was very supportive during the process which led to a smooth progress all the way from interviews to signing the contract.

Brief was understood quickly and good candidates presented.

Nick was excellent. Easy to talk to, understood what I was after and what role would suit me. He not only understands the technical requirement of a role but is a good judge of character and knows whether a person would be a good fit with the hiring manager.

I am very thankful to Nick for reaching out with the right opportunities even before I started looking for them. It has been a smooth and quick process. For someone new in Sydney, his guidance and follow ups helped me navigate my career with ease. I wish Nick & the team the best in their future endeavours.

Nick was fantastic throughout the whole process. Provided support and updates throughout the recruitment process.

From the very outset Nick was professional, warm and incredibly knowledgeable. I was able to secure my dream job with his support and cannot recommend West Recruitment enough.

Fantastic effort back and forth with information and preparing for interviews. Very quick process. Thanks Nick for such a smooth transition into my new role.

Nick was an absolute pleasure to work with throughout the application process. When I reached out initially about the job posting, he treated my enquiries with the utmost professionalism by providing details about the role, the company, where my background was in alignment and where there were potentially some gaps. 

Nick was very informative and timely with his responses. He made the entire process streamlined.

He kept me informed and up to date at all times and consistently keep the process moving efficiently. His easy to approach nature and advice at key moments in the recruiting process were invaluable. Thanks again Nick.

Nick contacted me through LinkedIn and 10days later I had an offer. I can’t thank him enough, he has helped me land my dream job.

I appreciate Nick's prompt and clear communication. He provided great tips for the interview that helped me prepare better for the interview with the client. This has helped me get hired for my first job ith my overseas experience.

Nick was a great operator showing patience and willingness to follow up on queries

David is an excellent recruiter. He is one of the first to contact when I become available as a candidate and is always friendly and professional in interactions. I recommend him to recruitment teams and fellow candidates.

Excellent experience. Support was provided at every step.

Nick was awesome to work with throughout the entire recruitment process. From initial meeting all the way to job offer, he was transparent, timely, friendly and reliable. A great experience and will be recommending to fellow job searchers.

Nick was great to work with. He is professional, experienced and understanding. His advice and due diligence was essential in me accepting the role.

Great to work with David, he is a proactive recruiter, always keeps you up to date about progress, and a genuine person who understands what you are seeking. Whether looking for new staff or finding a new role I recommend engaging David and the team

Amazing guys and too helpful, they are professional and very friendly. They give great insight about the job.

Very professional and responsive service particularly as our requirements changed in response to a clients project.

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I had the pleasure of working with David, and I can't recommend him highly enough. David made the entire recruitment process straightforward and stress-free. He was not only professional but also friendly and approachable, creating a comfortable environment to discuss opportunities. His ability to balance professionalism with a personable approach was truly refreshing. If you're looking for someone who can make the hiring process seamless and efficient, David has my full recommendation.

Great service from David and the team. Prompt communication and a good understanding of our needs and employee value proposition to source interested candidates

I greatly enjoyed working with Nick. He was knowledgeable about the role we were trying to fill, and brought a solid group of candidates. He was proactive and kept the process moving, while giving us space when we needed it. Overall, very impressed.

Exceptionally professional, proactive and efficient.