CSBP
    (24 reviews)

    Company Profile

    Company overview

    Industry

    Chemicals & Plastics Manufacturing

    Primary location

    CSBP Limited, Kwinana Beach Road, Kwinana WA 6167
    CSBP, its subsidiaries, and joint ventures form the Chemicals and Fertilisers business units ofWesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers, part of Wesfarmers Limited's Industrials division.Many of our products are essential to a variety of Australian industries including broadacre agriculture, iron ore and coal mining, nickel and gold extraction and construction. A number of our products are also exported to international markets.Our head office and major chemical and fertiliser production complex is located in Kwinana, 40 kilometres south of Perth in Western Australia. We employ more than 600 people at this location, the majority of who live in the Kwinana-Rockingham area.We have a state-of-the-art soil and plant analysis laboratory located in metropolitan Perth, with major regional fertiliser storage and despatch facilities located in Geraldton, Bunbury, Albany and Esperance. We have CSBP fertiliser depots and field-based agricultural advisers operating throughout WA’s agricultural region.CSBP subsidiary Australian Vinyls and ModWood, a subsidiary of Australian Vinyls, are located in Victoria and supply polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resins and wood-plastic composite products.We also have a 50 per cent interest in Queensland Nitrates (QNP), a stand-alone integrated ammonia / ammonium nitrate facility in Queensland

    Reviews overview

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    What’s it like working at CSBP?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    CSBP offers several positive aspects, including a workplace characterised by supportive and friendly colleagues who create a positive atmosphere. Employees appreciate the learning opportunities available, particularly in technical areas and complex systems. The company provides consistent hours during peak seasons and shows flexibility for those with study commitments.

    However, there are some areas for improvement, including concerns about management effectiveness in terms of communication and staff development. The seasonal nature of work can create challenges with inconsistent hours outside peak periods, and some employees note that the work can be repetitive with challenging physical conditions in certain areas.

    Recent reviews

    5.0
    Laboratory Technician
    Oct 2025
    Bibra Lake WA 6163Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Good casual summer work.
    The good thingsConsistent full-time hours for the peak season (usually 4/5 months). As long as you're a hard worker and keen to get involved they will train you in different areas and you get the chance to develop your skills. They sometimes have full-time roles which you can apply for too. I worked with lots of great people here, good atmosphere and good support from other members of staff.
    The challengesThe work can be quite monotonous and you can be working in the same area for weeks at a time, so you need to be happy to do the same kind of work consistently.
    2.0
    Laboratory Technician
    Jun 2025
    Bibra Lake WA 61631 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Don’t do it to yourself
    The good thingsGood pay? Nice people you’re working with, but the management team are terrible
    The challenges management that couldn’t care less about you. If you perform like a puppet, you’ll be fine but you’ll often question how long until they let you go
    1.0
    Process Operator
    Aug 2024
    Kwinana Beach WA 6167
    Very toxic workplace
    The good thingsThe pay is ok for what your expected to do.
    The challengesManagment havent got a clue.They promote incompetance and almost want a toxic workplace.
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