Hillgrove Resources
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    43%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends
    Work/Life balance
    3.2(23 ratings)
    Career development
    2.8(23 ratings)
    Benefits & perks
    2.7(23 ratings)
    Management
    2.9(23 ratings)
    Working environment
    3.0(23 ratings)
    Diversity & equal opportunity
    3.2(23 ratings)
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    1.0
    Onsite
    Apr 2025
    Kanmantoo SA 5252Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    You are nothing to them!
    The good thingsI wish, I have some good things about this company which is unfortunately not!
    The challengesyou are literally just a number, no job security and does not matter how hardwork you do, they will redundant you anytime. Stay away!
    1.0
    Experienced Dump Truck Operator
    Dec 2024
    Kanmantoo SA 5252
    Not great, too many unrealistic dreams and broken promises, Hillgrove need to consider selling to a REAL mining company.
    The good thingsDiverse range of people, crews are fun and open minded.
    The challengesHillgrove are persistent, won't take no for an answer however won't let go of mistakes made by workers and keep that hanging over you. Monthly payment and underpaid. If you're on stress leave they'll still make you work if they're short staffed even if you tell them you're unfit for work.
    1.0
    Mining
    Aug 2024
    Kanmantoo SA 5252
    Toxic culture because of HR.
    The good thingsWorkmates integrity & support.
    The challengesHighly competent staff leaving because of the HR Manager.
    1.0
    Onsite
    Aug 2024
    Kanmantoo SA 5252
    Not valued. Underpaid. Good workers driven out by an incompetent HR.
    The good thingsColleagues. Location
    The challengesInexperienced HR manger.
    3 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Operator
    Jun 2024
    Kanmantoo SA 5252
    This place is terrible
    The good thingsCrew created a good work atmosphere
    The challengesBroken down run down not maintained plant and equipment Inexperienced work force Outdated ideas Unsafe work environment
    4 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Administration Role
    Mar 2024
    Kanmantoo SA 5252
    Great place which appreciates experience and offers opportunity to learn.
    The good thingsDown to earth group of people who work hard
    The challengesNewly restarted mine means having to think outside the box and use experience and inititive
    5.0
    Environment Department
    Apr 2023
    Kanmantoo SA 5252
    An excellent place to work where your efforts have a material impact on the performance of the company. Being home every night is an added bonus!
    The good thingsDriving home every night instead of FIFO work. Excellent social, community and environmental practices - industry leading. Being a big part of a small team means that everything you do makes a difference to the business. Innovation and "doing things differently" results in learning new skills and technologies.
    The challengesThere were challenges during a period of low copper prices several years ago that required tightening of budgets. The workforce banded together to deliver savings and the company made it through these tough times.
    5.0
    Projects
    Apr 2023
    Kanmantoo SA 52521 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    You're not just a number - you're contribution really counts and makes a difference!
    The good thingsLocation is great! Set in the Adelaide Hills, you get to drive to work everyday and go home each night. A great team to work with, who are friendly and dedicated - it was an absolute pleasure working with them.
    The challengesBeing smaller could sometime mean less available resources, but on the upside, it means everyone can get involved in the solution providing and problem solving.
    5.0
    Field Technician
    Mar 2023
    Kanmantoo SA 52525 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    An excellent management team and lots of opportunities for upskilling
    The good thingsExcellent management that makes you feel like more than just a number. Great opportunities for training and upskilling provided by the employer. A serious improvement on management that are also very much more safety focused compared to the old open pit mining.
    The challengesAfter the last company I had worked for, this one has really just been a breeze without any challenges worth complaining about.
    5.0
    Geology Manager
    Mar 2023
    Adelaide Hills & Barossa SA
    Great support from management for geology.
    The good thingsinnovative and supportive of technology changes and learning
    The challengesone operation - be nice to have multiple operations
    5.0
    Exploration crew
    Mar 2023
    Kanmantoo SA 52525 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    Rewarding - being a small company your input actually makes a difference to the business performance - not just a number in the machine.
    The good thingsI live in the Adelaide Hills, work in a mine, but now home every night and I am paid even more than I was at another SA FIFO operation - awesome!
    The challengesExpected to pitch in and do work well outside your job description - I actually like the diversity, but some people prefer just the same old thing day in day out.
    5.0
    Finance Role
    Mar 2023
    Kanmantoo SA 5252
    Great place to work for, highly recommend to any prospective employees considering working at Hillgrove
    The good thingsGood work life balance
    The challengesLittle to no challenges, good place
    1.0
    Mine Technician
    Mar 2020
    3 to 4 years in the role
    Painful and the hardest time of my life
    The good thingsMoney is ok and its a drive in job
    The challengesThe work safety is not there
    4 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Dump Truck Operator
    Nov 2019
    Good for learning the ropes, gaining experience
    The good thingsDIDO. Home every night
    The challengesNone really. Fatigue maybe (same as most shift work
    1 person found this helpful
    2.0
    Caterpillar 777 Dump Truck Operator
    Sep 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Wish I hadn’t gone to work there
    The good thingsThe work was as expected and good
    The challengesSupervisors turning a blind eye to difficult employees
    3 people found this helpful
    3.0
    Administration Officer
    Sep 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Overall, I liked working there.
    The good thingsThe friendships I made.
    The challengesWorking with certain management and the low wages.
    1 person found this helpful
    3.0
    N/A
    Feb 2018
    All Australia
    Opportunity to learn and grow (from the good and bad experiences)
    The good thingsThe people - those at the work front tried hard with limited corporate support.
    The challengesUnethical actions of a couple of people in senior roles
    2 people found this helpful
    2.0
    Safety Superintendent
    Feb 2018
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Untenable
    The good thingsNot a lot, except a good bunch of workers trying their best and pushing 'it' uphill
    The challengesEverything, extremely disappointing work environment
    4 people found this helpful
    2.0
    Heavy Machinery operator
    Aug 2017
    5 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    demoralising.
    The good thingsdido.. met some good people
    The challengestrying to do my job with broken down machinery.. no money to fix things...had to take a pay cut to keep job
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Health & Safety Manager
    Oct 2015
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Comes close to the best job I've ever had.
    The good thingsGreat committed team. During difficult periods, we band together and succeed. Mutual and professional respect.
    The challengesIt's a mine site - the working environment can be challenging - it certainly isn't the Ritz. Being a one asset organisation certainly has it's challenges on occasions - ie career progression.
    2.0
    Truck Driver
    Sep 2015
    Bad
    The good thingsNone
    The challengesComms
    2 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Mining Admin
    Sep 2015
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Challenging but rewarding, great closenit workforce
    The good thingsAmazing group of people
    The challengesPerception & salary gap between workers & management
    1.0
    Mill operator
    Sep 2015
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Painful
    The good thingsPeople I work with
    The challengesManagement and a company that won't spend money on staff or equipment
    2 people found this helpful
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