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    41%
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    Work/Life balance
    3.0(46 ratings)
    Career development
    2.5(46 ratings)
    Benefits & perks
    2.6(46 ratings)
    Management
    2.5(46 ratings)
    Working environment
    3.0(46 ratings)
    Diversity & equal opportunity
    2.8(46 ratings)
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    2.0
    Administration Role
    Mar 2026
    Port Adelaide SA 50151 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Poor leadership leads to poor culture
    The good thingsEasy going ops and warehouse staff, salary comparable.
    The challengesNegativity and poor culture, management look after mates only, no development opportunities, outdated processes, cogs turn slowly, silo'd departments, issues stem from top. 2.6 stars says it all.
    2 people found this helpful
    2.0
    Mc driver
    Jan 2026
    Coopers Plains QLD 41085 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    High turnover of drivers says it all
    The good thingsSouthside location, very low klm each day, mainly labouring.
    The challengesAllocation of work by someone who has no idea of tasks. Old hand me down equipment pensioned off by southern states referred to as "new".
    1 person found this helpful
    3.0
    Truck Driver
    Dec 2025
    Mackay QLD 47401 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Good until there’s an accident then they find any way they can to make the driver at fault.
    The good thingsSorry can’t think of anything
    The challengesOld gear no new trailers all trailers are other yards hand me downs 10+ years old
    2 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Health and Safety & Environment Advssor
    Sep 2025
    Mayfield NSW 23041 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Thoroughly enjoy my experience with this organisation.
    The good thingsGood Health Safety and Compliance Systems in Place Nice People Suitable Salary
    The challengesTechnology is dated
    1 person found this helpful
    3.0
    Welder Fabricator
    Jul 2025
    Truganina VIC 30295 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    If you want to work for an industry leader with strong commitment to safety….. this is not it
    The good thingsThe people are great to work with
    The challengesDon’t go there thinking it’s a professional environment, you will be sorely disappointed, don’t believe the overtime claims… a lie to get you through the door. Employee retention is low and pay isn’t what they say it is, it’s who you know not what you know at K&S freighters. Everybody Safe Everyday… unless it costs us money!
    3 people found this helpful
    2.0
    Driver Trainer
    Mar 2025
    Naval Base WA 61654 to 5 years in the role, former employee
    A division that has lots of potential. Great for someone that doesn't have any life/ family commitments.
    The good thingsA lot of the driver's were great to work with. There were a few that had a great sense of team spirit and community. For someone that is up for a challenge, this place has plenty of them! There was often extra hours for those that wanted them. Usually paid on time.
    The challengesThe amount of names that came in/out was hard to keep up with at times. Concerns into family work/life balance went ignored by the management team. Equipment and network systems weren't always the most reliable. Favouritism is very evident within the team
    3 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Administrator
    Jan 2025
    Truganina VIC 30291 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Great supportive team and leadership that care about their employees, I am really enjoying my time here. Highly recommend.
    The good thingsGreat supportive team and leadership that care about their employees, I am really enjoying my time here. Highly recommend.
    The challengesSystems, but these are currently getting updated.
    1.0
    Driver
    Jan 2025
    Gillman SA 50131 to 2 years in the role
    Manager called me in for a special meeting with his 2IC but I never got given the chance to have a person come in the meeting with me
    The good thingsNot many but fleet control was good
    The challengesNot much not micro managed
    2.0
    Linehaul Driver
    Jan 2025
    Adelaide SA 5000
    On my experience only work life balance is pros rest is like I wish. Management and pay rate below average, physically demanding job
    The good thingsWork life balance only the good things I can remember
    The challengesHard to follow instructions from different locations and different person for no reason. Very unorganised old school.
    1.0
    Maintenance Role
    Dec 2024
    Coopers Plains QLD 41081 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    You'll go nowhere and watch clueless culprits cash in on your hard work
    The good thingsNice individuals here and there. Free parking.
    The challengesPoor process and protocols. Blame game is king. Huge workload. Clueless people make uninformed decisions.
    5.0
    Talent Acquisition
    Sep 2024
    Truganina VIC 30291 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    I worked at K&S Freighters and had a fantastic experience. The company culture is supportive and inclusive, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and collaboration. There are continuous opportunities for professional development, which helped me grow my skills and advance my career. The excellent work-life balance allowed me to manage my personal and professional life well. Compensation is competitive, and the leadership team genuinely cares about employee well-being and development.
    The good thingsThe people and culture. There is a lot of support offered from experienced, long-term employees at the company.
    The challengesSystems which they are working on upgrading.
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Truck Driver
    Aug 2024
    Sydney NSW 20001 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Great group of drivers and local management team. Watch out for the corrupt "head office" muppets at Truganina and Mt. Gambier.
    The good thingsLocal management team is great in certain locations. You'll get plenty of hours if you're willing to work hard.
    The challengesTry your hardest not to get injured. K&S are "self insured" through ComCare and it's their policy to deny all liability for any injury, which means YOU foot the bill for all medical and any time off due to injury comes out of your own leave. The company values money well over and above their people. Avoid at all costs.
    13 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Manager
    Jul 2024
    All Melbourne VIC1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Great People, Great Culture, People and Safety #1
    The good thingsExcellent culture, caring and supportive staff, excellent executive leadership
    The challengesLots of opportunities to automate but they are making very positive strides and have a continuous improvement focus
    1 person found this helpful
    3.0
    Operations Administration Officer
    May 2024
    All Perth WA
    If you want to progress - don’t choose K&S.
    The good thingsThe drivers & the customer. Depending on your manager and position they are relatively flexible on hours.
    The challengesManagement don’t listen to anyone below them, and there is a high turnover in staff in all areas. Very stuck in their ways regarding procedures and old fashioned approaches.
    6 people found this helpful
    2.0
    Driver
    Mar 2024
    Adelaide SA 50003 to 4 years in the role
    Never again
    The good thingsfellow drivers are helpful
    The challengesbreakdowns, maintenance is non-existent Management will say anything and hang you out to dry
    7 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Manager
    Feb 2024
    Mount Gambier SA 5290
    after following all senior managements instructions, was thrown under the bus when it didnt go right.
    The good thingsnot too many good things about this company would not recommend working for them to any one
    The challengesthe company has serious senior management issues. only interested in covering their own butts. was left to get thrown under the bus ! lack of follow through on training
    7 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Spare Parts Interpreter
    Nov 2023
    Truganina VIC 30293 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Do not recommend.
    The good thingsStarting early enough to leave work at 230pm.
    The challengesLack of staff, lack of tools to deliver the required service.
    3 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Manager
    Jul 2023
    Melbourne VIC 3000
    I have never been happier than when I left this place. Should have left years ago but I am grateful for the experience that I gained.
    The good thingsMost people were great to work with.
    The challengesRidiculous workloads and deadlines. Many long term people have left due to obvious burnout not being dealt with appropriately.
    7 people found this helpful
    2.0
    Heavy Combination Driver
    Apr 2023
    Port Adelaide SA 50155 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    No respect for your health then work here.
    The good thingsSome good people work there, the customers we deal with, work/life /salary/balance suits me.
    The challengesGetting anything fixed, finding the least defective truck to drive that will do the least damage to your body when using it, never seen drivers with such bad health because of the conditions.
    2 people found this helpful
    2.0
    Linehaul Fuel Driver
    Dec 2022
    1 to 2 years in the role
    Scary, may have improved with some newer equipment, if maintenance needs to be done get it done in Truganina not in Mt Gambier
    The good thingsNew Scania Trucks come if you wait long enough.
    The challengesSafety, due to "self-compliance"within NHVR, safety is gone out the window, apprentices and low experienced mechanics working on potentially flammable missile. The fleet of older trucks are all beyond their working life, and the trailers need full overhaul, we are talking FUEL here, not general haulage. very scary
    5 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Admin
    Sep 2022
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Flexible place to work for people with children but not for career driven.
    The good thingsEverybody is friendly and feels like family environment.
    The challengesFeel unheard by top management.
    2 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Service Technician
    Sep 2022
    Worst
    The good thingsFew good people around the workshop.
    The challengesSupervisor and Leading hand only look after themself
    3 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Management
    Apr 2022
    Toxic Culture
    The good thingsA select number of staff were amazing
    The challengesToxic work environment, upper management have their favorites, culture needs an overhaul
    9 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Mc Driver
    Jul 2021
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Never work again there
    The good thingsNothing to say really, hard work very disappointing
    The challengesAfternoon management for the steel division is inadequate and poor they don't give you opportunities and they never listen your suggestions
    6 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Linehaul
    Sep 2020
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Just a great company to work for
    The good thingsEveryone is great full for the work that you do
    The challengesEvery day is a different challenge
    2 people found this helpful
    1.0
    K@S Fuels
    Mar 2019
    Biggest disappointment in my working career as a career fuel tanker driver
    The good thingsNothing good to say , poor management
    The challengesWorking for the most unprofessional fuel company in my 15 years as a tanker driver
    6 people found this helpful
    2.0
    Truckdriver
    Nov 2018
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    There is no family time and with the recent shift changers it just makes it worse
    The good thingsfellow drivers are good to work with
    The challengesExtra shifts and given that you have to do there is no chose.
    5 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Linehaul driver
    Nov 2018
    Loved my time there
    The good thingsAll new trucks. Very good money. Paid for waiting, breakdowns, training etc
    The challengesLong hours. Wheels never stop turning
    3 people found this helpful
    3.0
    Manager
    Aug 2018
    Company needs to prioritise goals following critical turnover of Senior Management in all States
    The good thingsCar Park on-site Small window of flexibility in Start time Some good colleagues
    The challengesLong hours no reward No career progression Senior Management have poor knowledge of the various business's Remuneration well below standards No OHS care or prevention for salaried staff No incentive programs The greater your knowledge, the more you are utilized hence less work/life balance
    4 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Linehaul Driver
    Feb 2018
    5 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    was a good place to work bar management
    The good thingsAll new trucks and the pay is not bad
    The challengesLinehaul management don't have a clue on what's going out side there doors
    4 people found this helpful
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