Chesterfield Australia
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    90%
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    63%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends
    Work/Life balance
    3.4(19 ratings)
    Career development
    3.2(19 ratings)
    Benefits & perks
    2.9(19 ratings)
    Management
    2.9(19 ratings)
    Working environment
    3.6(19 ratings)
    Diversity & equal opportunity
    3.6(19 ratings)
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    5.0
    Precision Ag Team
    Aug 2020
    current employee
    It's rare to find such a genuine company on all levels and it's a privilege to work under their banner.
    The good thingsGreat team environment throughout the whole company and management have a real appreciation for the team and the effort they put into their work. Management take an interest in staff and try to ensure their team are in roles that best suit their skill set and bring each member contentment in their career. The company as a whole truly values their customers and this is reflected through decisions made on the daily.
    The challengesBeing an Agricultural based business, the seasons obviously affect the work load. Drought places strain on the company and the good seasons can get out of control and very demanding. Not something that can be avoided in this Industry but management really put a focus on team work during this time and check in on everyone's well being during the tougher seasons.
    5.0
    Administration Role
    Jul 2020
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Great support and progression opportunities
    The good thingsLots of support and training, always someone from any branch in the company to help you out. Fast paced work environment
    The challengesGetting the departments to work as one.
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    5.0
    Payroll Administrator
    May 2020
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Great work life balance company. Tries to keep everyone happy. Offers other benefits such as RM William discounts and salary sacrificing packages.
    The good thingsI have ownership of my work and manage my own time. Management is approachable.
    The challengesWorking on communicating between departments. My responsibility to ask for additional courses.
    4.0
    Support Office
    May 2020
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    An established well liked and well respected Australian Company who values it's employee's and it's customers. A pleasure to work for. A+++
    The good thingsAn established well liked and well respected Australian Company who values it's employee's and it's customers. Parent friendly and flexible. This company has
    The challengesThere are always going to be challenges in any workplace. However the COO has an open door policy and encourages feedback, good or bad and this is an encouraged behavior in all of our branches.
    5.0
    Administration Officer
    May 2020
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Great
    The good thingsChesterfield Australia is more then just a family based company. It's an engaging, nurturing and motivating workplace to be apart of, from the branches to support office each and every employee has a crucial role in making a difference for the wider community.
    The challengesWe rely heavily on one industry meaning we can go from one extreme to the next
    4.0
    HR & HSE Manager
    May 2020
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Really enjoying the experience and being part of the team
    The good thingsGreat people in all locations
    The challengesTough industry and lots of legacy
    4.0
    Marketing & Media Coordinator
    Mar 2020
    current employee
    Enthusiastic and supportive, good balance
    The good thingsEnthusiastic and passionate team, huge variety of tasks and projects to tackle, supportive environment for those new to the industry. Good work/life balance
    The challengesSeasonal business, lots of work to do for digital transformation
    1.0
    Mechanic
    Dec 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Worst company worked for yet
    The good thingsProducts sold are excellent and of very high standard
    The challengesOlder staff stuck in there ways and all want to be managers instead of just doing the job.
    1.0
    Sales Representative
    Nov 2019
    3 to 4 years in the role
    Good job except for management which are over paid and treat you as a number and have no idea of what's going on out in the farming world
    The good thingsGood product range and you had freedom to do the job the way it should be
    The challengesTerritory manager, HR staff are unfair and do not listen, They do not live in the real world
    3.0
    Workshop Foreperson
    Nov 2019
    3 to 4 years in the role
    Poor upper management experiences.
    The good thingsWorking alongside workshop staff was great.
    The challengesManagement just do not listen, to the point of arrogance. Very clicky upper management staff.
    2.0
    Mechanic
    Nov 2019
    There are definitely worse places to work.
    The good thingsGreat team in my department
    The challengesThe management. Head office have no idea what’s happening at the branches or how to deal with them in any positive way. Staff turnover is incredible. Your pay never goes up either, even though the cost of living does.
    1.0
    Manager
    Nov 2019
    3 to 4 years in the role
    Damaging
    The good thingsNone at all really. Some good people who were beat down and broken, then let go without even an exit chat
    The challengesTerrible management culture top down, totally undervalue staff
    4.0
    Fleet Manager
    Nov 2019
    Thought I would retire there
    The good thingsFun and happy environment
    The challengesDrought impacted business
    5.0
    Service Manager
    May 2019
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Great company, great people, great products.
    The good thingsFantastic products and support network, multiple opportunities across different departments and locations, pleasant and helpful colleagues at all levels within the company, many are long serving and experienced people that love to share their knowledge. And all the training you could possibly want is at your fingertips.
    The challengesSlightly lower rates of pay compared to others in the industry.
    1.0
    Sales Representative
    Mar 2019
    Very disappointed in company as to management
    The good thingsSelling great product
    The challengesManagement under standing the Agricultural industry
    5.0
    Parts Interpreter
    Dec 2017
    Besides the common company defects it's a great place to work
    The good thingsfantastic built pieces of machinery, fellow employees are great
    The challengesLack of support from Immediate management and head office, too many want to be cheifs.
    5.0
    Recruitment Officer
    Mar 2017
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Excellent reputable company
    The good thingsMy time at CA was short but very sweet. The team are all friendly and supportive, I had a great direct manager and the interaction that I had with higher management was all positive.
    The challengesOnly being there for a shot period of time
    2.0
    Spare Parts Manager
    Feb 2016
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Moved to take on position Town and branch very clicky Do not accept outsiders easily and like doing things behind people's back
    The good thingsGot to meet excellent customers
    The challengesBadly run, and promises not kept. Very little support
    2.0
    Sales and Customer Service Representative
    Sep 2015
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    started off fantastic until the company restructure happened now it is very hard too see the company survivng at all :-(
    The good thingsmy immediate management is outstanding, good job overall.
    The challengesupper management, the workload has become extremely difficult to manage due to job cuts and added workloads placed on remaining staff, you cant progress up the chain cause upper management employ friends instead of the workers that work to get somewhere, too many chiefs,
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