GBF Underground Mining
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    Company Profile

    Company overview

    Industry

    Mining, Minerals & Metals

    Company size

    101-1,000

    Primary location

    Level 1, 460 Roberts Road Subiaco, Western Australia
    The GBF Underground Mining Company began in 1988 in the Western Australian Goldfields as a locally owned and operated private underground mining contractor. The founders had a vision to become the Australian Mining Industry’s preferred services provider through continuous improvement and a commitment to excellence in safety, quality, efficiency and client services. From this origin GBF has become a dynamic provider of a range of services to the mining and industrial sectors.GBF continues to have a strong presence in the Western Australian Goldfields and today the GBF group of companies operates a number of mining contracts. Corporate Support is provided from our Perth and Kalgoorlie offices for Human Resources, Health Safety and Environment, Purchasing, Finance and ICT. GBF Mining and Industrial Services providing specialised services across Australia in maintenance, large diameter drilling, shotcreting and remote loader retrieval.By concentrating on the core business of underground mining and industrial services and providing a safe, reliable and efficient service to their clients GBF have firmly established themselves as leaders in their fields. Across these four companies GBF now employ over 350 staff.Source: This is an extract from the company’s own website.

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    Employees at GBF Underground Mining appreciate the opportunities for growth and supportive colleagues they work with. The company is described as caring and family-oriented, with experienced management that treats employees well. However, there are some potential challenges, such as a demanding work environment with targets to meet and ore bodies to follow. Staffing levels could be improved at some sites, which are understaffed. Additionally, some reviews mention the need for better equipment and resources, as older machinery is being used. For FIFO workers, in particular, work-life balance can be a challenge.

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    Recent reviews

    5.0
    Health and Safety Superintendent
    Jan 2022
    7 to 8 years in the role, former employee
    Best move I ever did!
    The good thingsOpportunities, if you are willing to get dirty, opportunities are endless.
    The challengesSome of the clients can be difficult but all good to work with.
    2.0
    underground Operator
    Jan 2021
    bottom end mining contractor
    The good thingsgood guys on crew, couple good shift bosses.
    The challengessome parts of management have no idea
    4.0
    Health and Safety Trainer and supervisor
    Mar 2020
    enjoyed it alot
    The good thingspeople and structure
    The challengesDistance away from home
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