Western Plant Hire
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    4.220 ratings in total
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    95%
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    80%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends
    Work/Life balance
    3.7(18 ratings)
    Career development
    3.5(18 ratings)
    Benefits & perks
    3.2(18 ratings)
    Management
    3.7(18 ratings)
    Working environment
    4.1(18 ratings)
    Diversity & equal opportunity
    3.7(18 ratings)
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    5.0
    Procurement/Logistics
    Jun 2025
    Naval Base WA 616511 to 12 years in the role, current employee
    Well-run business with lots of opportunityGreat place to work, small tight-knit crew which fosters good work ethic
    5.0
    Current Employee
    Jun 2025
    Perth WA 60009 to 10 years in the role, current employee
    Ever Evolving Company with great culture Great company — supportive, family-focused, and always willing to help. A positive, people-first culture that truly values its team.
    5.0
    HR/HSE Manager
    Jun 2025
    Naval Base WA 61659 to 10 years in the role, current employee
    Driving culture and care in every decision.
    The good thingsWPH genuinely lives its values—people, safety, and integrity are at the heart of everything. It’s rewarding to work in a team that supports each other and takes pride in doing things the right way.
    The challengesBalancing the needs of both HR and Safety can be complex—supporting people while ensuring compliance and risk management requires constant coordination, but it’s also what makes the role meaningful and impactful.
    5.0
    Heavy Duty Plant Mechanic
    Jun 2025
    Naval Base WA 6165Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Been working with big player before but never experienced this kind of good company where your birthday is celebrated with all staff like a family.
    The good thingsPeople here are very friendly and helpful good place to work where safety is number one priority.
    The challengesNo challenges as of now.for me everything is good opportunities
    4.0
    Storeperson
    Mar 2020
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Great people and friendly company
    The good thingsThe people are good to work with and friendly
    The challengesBeing away from home and the flights
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Plant Mechanic
    Nov 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Good, if it was bad i wouldn't have stayed that long.
    The good thingsFlexible and friendly management. Small crews, no turf wars or politicking
    The challengesTerm contracts The Pilbara Heat
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Maintenance Superintendent
    Nov 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Satisfying and enjoyable.
    The good thingsGood atmosphere. Good communication with staff.
    The challengesFixed term contracts make recruitment difficult.
    1 person found this helpful
    4.0
    Serviceman/tyrefitter
    Sep 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    They need to pay more
    The good thingsThe guys you work with on sight are great
    The challengesThe pay and hard to stay in contact with the out side world
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Serviceman/Tyre Fitter
    Sep 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role
    My experience with Western Plant hire was a good experience.
    The good thingsGood supervisors, Superintendents also work environment was excellent along with the colleagues.
    The challengesJust learning different things Day n nights!
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Operator
    May 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    It was an adventure that can happen while you are young and healthy.
    The good thingsCamp life, meeting up with old friends from other mines small world, skill base recognised to operate big and decent machines. Doing medicals, being confident I will pass.
    The challengesLacked leadership, personality clashed, different supervisor different work ethics after every swing, crossed bounderies, forming alliances, keeping yourself fit and healthy.
    5.0
    Financial Controller
    May 2019
    Great team and excellent guidance available
    The good thingsGreat premises and good team structure
    The challengesNot a growing business at this stage but that may change quickly
    2.0
    Undisclosed
    Nov 2018
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Unimpressed
    The good thingsWorking with the workshop boys.
    The challengesCompany is to family oriented, family first no matter anything else . Place is a joke .
    5.0
    WPH
    Mar 2018
    Great place to work!
    The good thingsManagement team are willing to listen, great team of people to work with
    The challengestraining/development in some roles- not all
    4.0
    Administrator
    Mar 2018
    Enjoyable & Laid back office Atmosphere.
    The good thingsThe Friendly Staff and Owners
    The challengesSmaller work teams - more responsibilities \"Personally a good thing\" .
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Warehouse Storeperson
    Feb 2018
    The best workinf environment I have every experienced.
    The good thingsLove the staff from ground level to management
    The challengesWaking up early for the gym!
    5.0
    Warehouse Storeman
    Sep 2017
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    A satisfying and steady place of employment.
    The good thingsThe bosses and working staff were all very friendly and easy to work with.
    The challengesUsing machines to move on site large goods around the tight spaced yard.
    2.0
    Truck Operator
    Aug 2017
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    My break into the feild
    The good things2:1 roster and camp living
    The challengesManagement and training development
    5.0
    Plant operator- All rounder
    Feb 2016
    I have had the opportunity to show my skill set and act as relief supervisor
    The good thingsCareer path Opportunity to build skill set
    The challengesObtain ongoing longer term contracts
    5.0
    All Round Operator
    Oct 2015
    Fantastic work environment with more chances to advance then the larger mining companies
    The good thingsSite location, roster, training opportunities, staff. I really enjoyed working for WPH
    The challengesNone experienced
    1.0
    HR ADVISER
    Sep 2015
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Everyone is disposable.
    The good thingsCo-workers; Exposure to mining and construction;
    The challengesImmature and inexperienced management team; no avenue for progression or development;
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