One Key Resources managing director Grant Wechsel said Pegasus Employment was a good fit with One Key’s existing services and the business would be fully integrated under the One Key Resources brand.

“One Key Resources is committed to the coal industry and this acquisition provides us with great long-term opportunities in the Hunter Valley as well as other regions in NSW,” Wechsel said.

“We’ve had experience ourselves in the region with our own operation based at Singleton.

“We are excited to build on the great reputation that Pegasus has in the local area and believe our commitment to exceptional service combined with our strong industry background will make for a successful business in the long term.”

About 170 field staff members have moved to One Key Resources with three permanent Pegasus local staff also joining the One Key office in Singleton. One Key Resources regional manager for NSW Todd Geddes will be overseeing the local operation.

Pegasus CEO Adam Boyle said: “As Pegasus moves to focus on our contractor engagement and workforce management services, we are confident that One Key Resources will service our employees and clients with the same professionalism and care as we were proud to do as Pegasus Employment for the past 25 years.”

Rugby league great Darren Lockyer is a director of One Key Resources and plays a key role in business development and client and community relations. He will be visiting the region for an event and site visits in the coming months.

One Key has operations throughout Queensland, Western Australia and in the Northern Territory servicing the mining, gas and infrastructure sectors.