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    56%
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    Work/Life balance
    3.4(77 ratings)
    Career development
    3.1(77 ratings)
    Benefits & perks
    3.2(77 ratings)
    Management
    2.8(77 ratings)
    Working environment
    3.2(77 ratings)
    Diversity & equal opportunity
    3.4(77 ratings)
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    2.0
    Storeperson
    Aug 2025
    Wacol QLD 40761 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    I met some good people working here. I enjoyed my job and the challenge everyday. enjoyed the salary more. I did not enjoy the constant challenges from some of the team talking behind my back and the jealousy. If you are a casual, watch you back, you are not safe in this place and they will drop you without any question if they desire. I do not recommend working here but the money was good, so if you need money then apply.
    The good thingsRDO every second Friday, Salary is good and some of the people were good to work with
    The challengesLoaded with difficult people to deal with. If you are casual you have no support at all. To many Chiefs and not enough Indians.
    1 person found this helpful
    2.0
    Team Leader
    May 2025
    Wacol QLD 40763 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Stay away - not worth your time!
    The good thingsIf you get overtime, its well worth it. RDO every second Friday.
    The challengesThe team leaders run the factory. Anyone else doesn't help, know or cares. If there is an issue, its really hard to get help. The team leaders are the ones problem solving and having to deal with all issues. Team leaders don't have access to anything. There's no parts and you hardly build any trucks
    4.0
    Human Resources Role
    Mar 2025
    Brisbane QLD 40001 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Mixed bag at best, maybe if the location is convenient?
    The good thingsWell known trusted brand, strong ethics, leading the way with environmentally sustainable practices and manufacturing. Central office is western suburbs, clean and accessible.
    The challengesSweden controls too many business decisions, local management has allowed ego centric narcissist managers to divide and conquer the teams to feather their own nests. Rolling redundancies every two or so years, no regard for middle/lower management staff.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Storeperson
    Feb 2025
    Wacol QLD 40761 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Amazing job love the company and people
    The good thingsGood people and managers are very understanding
    The challengesLong hours and working in extreme heat
    5.0
    Human Resources Manager
    May 2024
    Wacol QLD 4076Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Awesome experience, glad to be here and looking forward to a long career with Volvo Group!
    The good thingsGreat leadership team, love the location, nice office with sit/stand desks for everyone, brilliant culture within the team and people around the office and really enjoy working with people from around the globe.
    The challengesSome decisions can be slow given they have to go through Sweden.
    1 person found this helpful
    2.0
    Mechanical Technician
    Apr 2024
    Wacol QLD 4076
    Choose carefully
    The good thingsMonday to Friday, no shift work
    The challengesAlot of expectation. Constant performance management meetings. Totally non collaborative team, unhelpful to new staff
    5.0
    Intern
    Apr 2024
    Wacol QLD 4076current employee
    Great place to work.
    The good thingsGood managers and workplace. Regular catering and events.
    The challengesWork can be difficult and busy but is always enjoyable and meaningful.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Customer Service Manager
    Apr 2024
    Sydney NSW 2000
    A highly satisfying period in my working life.
    The good thingsA very strong international team environment and high job satisfaction.
    The challengesLead times from international hubs into Australian market
    5.0
    Senior Business Partner
    Apr 2024
    Wacol QLD 4076current employee
    Great business, engrained into every supply chain globally - very profitable, environmentally conscious and noble in its pursuits for a sustainable future.
    The good thingsInnovative environment, global presence, career development, focused on sustainability, true work-life balance and a diverse and inclusive Culture.
    The challengesVolvo is a large and matrix organisation with headquarters in Sweden that lead the group. Navigating this environment can be challenging at times.
    5.0
    Human Resources Specialist
    Apr 2024
    Wacol QLD 4076
    It's great having a multi-national with a HQ in Brisbane. There's not a lot of opportunity for such an experience.
    The good thingsGreat flexibility, able to manage own schedule, good managers and a culture of being treated like an adult. You are expected to do your job, but there is also opportunities to grow outside your role.
    The challengesThe location (Wacol) is away from amenities, there is a cafe on site but not a lot of choice.
    5.0
    Mechanic
    Jun 2022
    5 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    Top Company to work for, Would happily return to work for them.
    The good thingsVolvo Group was an excellent place to work for, Excellent product and training. Had the opportunity to work in the factory for a couple of weeks and also worked in a bus factory for a period with them.
    The challengesThere were some differences between staff when the Volvo side merged with Mack in Newcastle, But they were overcome pretty easily. I had issues with a service manager who didn't understand the trucking industry, so left.
    4.0
    Product Customer Training
    Apr 2022
    5 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    Best Company I have every worked for.
    The good thingsAmazing Company to work for. Leading development with smart technology for the Transport Industry. Lovely professional people to work with throughout all levels of the Business.
    The challengesPersonal time away from family, lot of travel involved.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Accountant
    Jan 2022
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    This is the best corporate role I have ever had
    The good thingsNice people to work with Management engages with the team to achieve goals Work life balance is incredible
    The challengesHR can be a bit disconnected
    2 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Service Advisor
    Jan 2022
    5 to 6 years in the role
    This company looks after their staff
    The good thingsGood pay packet, culture and people
    The challengesUnreasonable customers
    5.0
    Support Consultant
    Jan 2022
    A great Multi-National Company
    The good thingsGreat Staff and Support
    The challengesWorking around a lot of Approval Process.
    3.0
    Purchasing Role
    Sep 2021
    9 to 10 years in the role, former employee
    Too many policies, HR has no time for development of staff.
    The good thingsI love the final product.
    The challengesThere was no development what so ever. Many good people finished working there.
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Technician
    Jun 2021
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Rather work any where else
    The good thingsYou don’t have to work hard
    The challengesWanting to work at the place
    3 people found this helpful
    2.0
    Professional
    Apr 2021
    Looks good from the outside
    The good thingsExposure to a Global Company
    The challengesLack of growth within and support from Leaders
    5 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Diesel Technician
    Mar 2021
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    I enjoyed working as art of a global powerhouse whilst at the same time feeling like part of a small business.
    The good thingsGood culture and top-down communication
    The challengesRepetitive work on a daily basis.
    5.0
    Retail Management Role
    Jul 2020
    One of the best employers in Australia
    The good thingsthe best company to work for supportive, diverse, employee focused, great pay
    The challengesnone really for the right person with a positive attitude and motivation
    5.0
    Health, Safety and Wellbeing Consultant
    May 2020
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Great company with many advantages as well as challenges
    The good thingsCommitment to safety
    The challengesDeveloping the culture
    2.0
    HR
    Mar 2020
    Not as good as I had expected
    The good thingsNice new and modern office
    The challengesOffice and team politics, hypocritical standards
    4 people found this helpful
    3.0
    Parts Interpreter
    Mar 2020
    1 to 2 years in the role
    Great learning curve.
    The good thingsSome of the workers, Great customers Going interstate to do training
    The challengesSome of the people Double standards: someone can do something to anything and others can’t. People not doing their job, hanging up with customers etc
    2 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Human Resources Role
    Mar 2020
    3 to 4 years in the role
    An overall great organisation to work for.
    The good thingsThe Swedish approach is considered and consultive. It’s a great way to work.
    The challengesPay below market on salary.
    3.0
    Logistics Manager
    Mar 2020
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Good company for new joiners but not for the experience professionals
    The good thingsDiversity and Inclusion
    The challengesLack of management engagement to drive vision and mission
    4 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Reception Role
    Mar 2020
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    It was not a nice experience
    The good thingsLiterally could not say no thing
    The challengesCustomers were very rude and management expects you to take it
    1 person found this helpful
    4.0
    Project Manager
    Mar 2020
    All Australia1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Good place to start a career, not an ideal place for mid career transition.
    The good thingsWork life balance, activities to get things rolling.
    The challengesManagement lacks consistency
    5.0
    Branch Manager
    Jan 2020
    A great company to work for
    The good thingsAble to do my job, work life balance is good, great company, great brand, great people
    The challengesPolitics, silo's, getting stock
    1 person found this helpful
    4.0
    Administration Role
    Nov 2019
    I would happily work for Volvo Trucks again but not for the same dealership
    The good thingsThe upper level management value their people
    The challengesThe management at dealership level might not be so great depending on where you are. Newcastle is a bit average.
    2.0
    Finance Role
    Nov 2019
    They make a lot of promises but reality is quite different.
    The good thingsThe people in the team you work with.
    The challengesNo opportunity to move out of job you are employed for no matter how long your tenure. Contract staff retained whilst permanent staff made redundant.
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