Trade Team

Trade Team is a specialised recruitment agency founded in 2004 with deep roots in industrial excellence dating back to 1875. The company has unmatched expertise in finding skilled labourers and tradesmen for the marine and industrial sectors. Trade Team originated from Colonna's Shipyard, the oldest continuously family-owned and operated private shipyard in the United States, and leverages this rich heritage of trades knowledge and leadership to deliver exceptional recruitment solutions. Today, Trade Team provides hundreds of talented men and women across various trades to clients nationwide.

Trade Team specialises in recruiting for marine and shipyard operations, manufacturing and light industrial roles, heavy industrial and fabrication positions, and professional staffing placements. The company understands the critical demand for highly skilled tradesmen and women and focuses exclusively on these core sectors, ensuring candidates possess the expertise and experience required for demanding technical environments.

With physical offices across six states, Trade Team serves Virginia, Florida, California, Wisconsin, Mississippi, and Washington. The company operates from its headquarters in Chesapeake, Virginia, and maintains regional offices to provide localised support and deep market knowledge. Clients choose Trade Team for its proven track record of successfully placing skilled workers, competitive compensation packages, comprehensive benefits offerings, and commitment to matching talented individuals with their ideal roles. The company's philosophy of being "more than a team, a family" reflects its dedication to both candidates and clients.