Overview

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Schlam Cru stands as a trusted partner in heavy mobile equipment maintenance, rebuilds, fabrication, shutdowns, and high-pressure cleaning, delivering comprehensive end-to-end solutions for the mining sector. Backed by a team of highly-skilled and experienced technical specialists, Schlam Cru ensures heavy mobile equipment operates at peak performance. To support the company’s ambitious growth objectives, Talent Team Lead, Gary Woodfield, has implemented Checkmate, transforming the recruitment process and reclaiming valuable time to focus on what truly matters— cultivating a team of the best talent in the industry.

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Challenge

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Recruiting for niche trade roles is no small feat, especially when the hiring process involves outdated manual methods. Before Checkmate, Schlam relied on Word documents for reference checks, chasing candidates and referees across mine sites or during their R&R. "It was a very admin-intensive and drawn-out process," Gary recalls.

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Solution

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Schlam adopted Checkmate, integrated directly with their Applicant Tracking System (ATS), JobAdder. The setup was seamless, and the impact immediate. “Once you’ve got it all set up, which is pretty straightforward and easy to do, it all integrates really quickly,” Gary explains. "It’s so intuitive that I rarely have to go into the portal unless I want to look back through legacy reports or update templates."

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Results

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The results have been transformative:

• Time Saved: “Being able to simply click a few buttons in the ATS and send off the request to the candidate to fill in the details themselves—and then the system tracks and monitors it all for you—makes it so much easier. My team can move on to other tasks without playing phone games trying to track everyone down.”
• Consistency and Fraud Detection: Automated processes ensure consistency in responses while the fraud detection function flags questionable references.
• Enhanced Support: "Even though we’re not one of their largest clients, the level of support we get is phenomenal. It never feels like we’re lower on the priority list—it’s really good to know we’re valued."

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Why Checkmate?

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Gary conducted a thorough search for the best solution, but Checkmate stood apart from the competition. "I did my due diligence looking at other systems to make sure we picked the right one, and frankly, nothing even came close to what Checkmate was able to provide in terms of service and value."

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Conclusion

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For Schlam, Checkmate has been more than just a background screening tool—it’s a catalyst for efficiency and growth. By simplifying processes and enhancing the candidate experience, Checkmate empowers Schlam to focus on what truly matters: building a thriving, high-performing workforce.

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