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    Work/Life balance
    2.8(33 ratings)
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    Benefits & perks
    2.2(33 ratings)
    Management
    2.7(33 ratings)
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    2.8(33 ratings)
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    1.0
    Administration Manager
    Mar 2026
    Naval Base WA 6165Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Uncollaborative, bullish behaviour and unacceptable of change.
    The good thingsLine Manager was excellent and supportive.
    The challengesInterpersonal skills and not treat new staff as outsiders. Be willing to try and move forward with technology and embrace the 21st century
    1.0
    Bin Inspector
    Mar 2026
    Rutherford NSW 2320Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Poor people skills and management skills poor work environment
    The good thingsGetting paid weekly usually no issues
    The challengesDirect management poor and had no management skills. Very challenging to work with. Excessive contact after work hours. Hence high turnover
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Truck Driver
    Feb 2026
    Malaga WA 6090Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Wouldn’t wish this workplace upon my worst enemy
    The good thingsWithout question the worst company I have ever worked for, extremely poor management, the way drivers are treated is absolutely mind blowing, zero respect or appreciation for hard work and enormous hours put in, zero work life balance, go to work in the dark come home in the dark
    The challengesFleet of Ancient trucks held togethor by band aids, breaking down on a daily basis and leaking oil throughout the shire
    3.0
    Waste Truck Driver
    Feb 2026
    Gateshead NSW 2290Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Theres always a reason when a certain job has a high turnover
    The good thingsOther Drivers were helpful, early morning starts
    The challengesTrucks constantly breaking down, as the new guy you get the spare trucks to drive, there all junk,and you get given the runs that no one else wants to do.Pay mix ups,no entitlements shown on payslip ect. They Demand you work public Holidays.Terrible money for the job you do.
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Green Waste Education Officer
    Oct 2025
    Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    AND THEY WONDER WHY THERES SO MUSH TURNOVER
    The good thingsGetting paid thats it!!!!
    The challengesSolo has no work policies in place to protect you from constant threats of physical harm and or your mental well-being. Dealing directly with the public you will be constantly exposed to threats of physical harm and working alone during 5am starts in the dark and totally unsupported. HR and management are absolutely oblivious to the risks involved whilst performing your duties. They simply you to accept it as part of the job
    4 people found this helpful
    2.0
    Waste Truck Driver
    May 2025
    North Plympton SA 5037Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    There is a reason they have high drivers turn over.
    The good thingsCo-workers and leading hands are friendly and helpful. Branch manager is nice and respectful.
    The challengesThe management is bad. They roster you on the job you don't want to do or you didn't even apply for. Not enough Hours they offered me in the interview.
    1.0
    Heavy Rigid Driver
    Jan 2025
    Clayton South VIC 3169Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Unprofessional & dangerous operation
    The good thingsNo weekend work except for those who are favorites
    The challengesPoor safety & training standards, family company culture, ergonomics of cab controls & repetitive nature of tasks easily leads to preventable RSI injuries, poor pay, high turn over of staff
    3 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Drivers - Side Arm
    Apr 2023
    Clayton South VIC 3169Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Great inside into Garage collection.
    The good thingsGreat Pay, good experience opportunities to grow within the company if you are willing to put the hard work in.
    The challengesHOURS! 5am starts, but get paid from 5:30am Half an hour a day given for free. They expect you in half an hour before hand to grab your paperwork, and talk smack. Can never arrange to do anything outside of work days, as the hours are difficult to know your knock off time
    2 people found this helpful
    2.0
    Accounts Role
    Apr 2023
    Chinderah NSW 2487
    Terrible! Can understand the rest of the reviews saying exactly what I experienced.
    The good thingsClose to home, staff are friendly.
    The challengesNo training, you have to try work things out yourself, extremely unfair treatment towards employees of your not in the clicky group, and if your not doing the work of 3 ppl which is hard if they don’t train you to start with. Terrible pay for the work expected, less stress and better conditions elsewhere for better pay rate.
    7 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Waste Truck Driver
    Jan 2023
    7 to 8 years in the role, current employee
    Great family owned company to work for and working with a great crew.
    The good thingsFamily owned and operated business, get to work alongside your mates as part of a great team. Left alone to listen to music and have fun while performing an essential service to the community.
    The challengesNothing at all in terms of working at the company, you get your annoying road users and residents but that’s about it.
    1.0
    Driver
    May 2022
    5 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    Terrible
    The good thingsThey leave you to do your job
    The challengesThe management don’t care about the employees it is a very selfish company that’s all a can say
    1 person found this helpful
    2.0
    Supervisor
    Mar 2022
    9 to 10 years in the role, former employee
    Uninspired
    The good thingsWorking by myself out in the truck
    The challengesNot much management support
    1 person found this helpful
    4.0
    Heavy Rigid Driver
    Nov 2021
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Good for people close to retirement
    The good thingsEasy work, enjoy working alone Pandemic proof
    The challengesWorking public holidays Low pay compared to competitors
    5.0
    Waste Runner
    Oct 2020
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Overall fun work environment with great coworkers
    The good thingsFun working environment, great co-workers and flexible hours
    The challengesEarly starts for public waste collection at 4am
    3.0
    Driver
    Mar 2020
    Friendly staff
    The good thingsPermanent employment
    The challengesCustomers and the weather as we work outside
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Driver
    Mar 2020
    I would inly recomend working for Solo if there wss no other job available.
    The good thingsThe team are mostly a great bunch of blokes
    The challengesExtremely long hours and no understanding from management
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Heavy Rigid Driver
    Mar 2020
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Absolutely useless
    The good thingsNot one good thing to say
    The challengesEverything was really hard
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Heavy Rigid Driver
    Dec 2019
    5 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    The job itself is a good job and whilst servicing your collection area you will meet some very nice people in the community , I had people come out with cold drinks on hot days and things like that. The difficult part of working at this company is the cul
    The good thingsNot confined to an office and also a few decent workers to make the day a bit easier and bearable to work with
    The challengesDealing with lower-middle management is a daily issue due to the lack of care given to the workers under their supervision eg Drivers. Drivers are under pressure to complete runs that are too large of an area to be covered if its to be done in a safe manner. Lack of support for drivers, this company runs on a fear based culture with your job security in constant uncertainty.
    6 people found this helpful
    3.0
    Driver
    Sep 2019
    A good all round place to work temporarily.
    The good thingsFreedom of working on your own.
    The challengesTo cope with rude, non caring employees.
    2 people found this helpful
    4.0
    driver
    May 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    different every day
    The good thingsEarly starts and early finishes
    The challengesweather and cars parked cars in courts
    4.0
    Mechanic
    May 2019
    5 to 6 years in the role
    Pretty cruisy work.
    The good thingsGuidance and help with any issues you may face. Good pay and overtime.
    The challengesSome employees who shouldn't be allowed to hold a tool.
    5.0
    Driver
    Nov 2018
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Great place to work
    The good thingsPlenty of hours for drivers. Casuals and full time.
    The challengesEnsuring all bins are collected at the end of the day. Great team work. Job satisfaction.
    5.0
    Truck Driver
    Aug 2018
    Best workplace ever.
    The good things. Fantastic culture, great people, well maintained equipment and management that actually care about you and treat you like a human being, they are a company that actually cares about and looks after its employees. It is a workplace that I actually enjoy coming to every day! Plenty of opportunity for career progression within the organization.
    The challengesSalary is average, however plenty of overtime is available.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    RTWC
    Feb 2018
    current employee
    The best company I have wirjed for in my working career. Genuine people and they treat the staff as thier most important assest not like larger organisation I have previously worked for.
    The good thingsGreat people, Great work ethic, fantastic culture.
    The challengesNone spring to mind.
    1 person found this helpful
    3.0
    Waste Truck Driver
    Dec 2017
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    I had a hard time with some colleagues, but operations team made me feel as though I was appreciated.
    The good thingsFriendly and approachable management. Well maintained fleet with good servicing facilities. Permanent employees are well looked after. Would probably work there again, if given the opportunity.
    The challengesFitting in with the long time employees was difficult. It is a very cliquey, \"locals only\" environment. Could be intimidating to some.
    1.0
    Truck Driver
    Nov 2017
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Great blocks but hr dose not know how to treat people that don't see.
    The good thingsBye your self all day
    The challengesGetting the mechanics to fix truck propley
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Driver
    Nov 2017
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Had a great experience with solo and loved having full time work
    The good thingsPeople are great and management was ok. Fun picking up the bins and avoiding cars.
    The challengesTraffic Dealing with the customers at their houses
    5.0
    HR DRIVER WASTE SIDE LIFT
    Oct 2017
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Driven a truck for 7years
    The good thingsEnjoying driving a garbage truck doing side lift
    The challengesPressure learning all different things on the job
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Operator
    Aug 2017
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    I still work here and love it
    The good thingsGood equipment the very best
    The challengesTricky backyard jobs
    3.0
    Operations Supervisor
    Aug 2017
    Diversity
    The good thingsOpportunity for the right person
    The challengesAcceptance from management
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