Hobson Engineering
    (12 reviews)

    Company Profile

    Company overview

    Industry

    Engineering & Project Management Services

    Specialities

    Family owned and operated business, Quality Fasteners since 1935, Quality assurance system approved by ISO 9001, Australia’s leading fastener testing facility

    Company size

    101-1,000

    Primary location

    10 Clay Pl, Eastern Creek NSW 2766
    Since its founding in 1935, Hobson Engineering has been synonymous with excellence. Proudly family-owned and operated, Hobson is Australia’s leading wholesale supplier of quality fasteners. Hobson values progress, creativity, and inspiration, empowering individual talents to shine. We are committed to making every team member feel heard and appreciated, and we always encourage fresh ideas and perspectives. Hobson maintains a positive learning environment where we equip everyone with the skills and knowledge to excel in their role. Our team of professionals are always ready to share their expertise. With a forward-focused company mindset, Hobson Engineering is leading the way into the future.

    Our mission statement

    To create fastening solutions that inspire confidence in our expertise, experience, and commitment to quality.

    Featured

    The Story of Hobson
    A 90-Year Legacy: The Story of Hobson; a journey made possible by the dedication of every person who has been a part of it. Thank you to our staff, customers, partners, and community for making this incredible milestone a reality.

    Awards and accreditations

    NATA - National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia 2012
    NATA - National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia 2012
    Bureau Veritas ISO 9001:2015 2011
    Bureau Veritas ISO 9001:2015 2011

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    Reviews overview

    3.512 ratings in total
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    83%
    Rate salary as high or average
    58%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends

    What’s it like working at Hobson Engineering?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    Hobson Engineering offers a positive workplace environment where colleagues form strong relationships and are treated like family. The company provides modern facilities with state-of-the-art equipment, and some employees appreciate having supportive management who show understanding during personal challenges.

    However, employees face some challenges, including limited career progression opportunities and managing high workloads to meet daily targets. There are also concerns about salary levels, with some employees indicating that compensation could be more competitive.

    Recent reviews

    5.0
    Accounts Manager
    Jul 2025
    All Brisbane QLD4 to 5 years in the role, former employee
    Fantastic Work Environment with Great Opportunity to learn
    The good thingsGreat People, great environment with good culture. Great opportunities to grow and learn as an account manager. Respected opinions and treated like family
    The challengesSalary could’ve been alil higher. Not much room for growth unless someone retires out of business. But that’s not a bad thing through.
    3.0
    Laboratory Technician/trainee engineer
    Jan 2024
    Eastern Creek NSW 2766
    Good for students
    The good thingsGood working environment. Best for student (work life balance)
    The challengesNo career progression Low salary
    1.0
    Storeperson
    Sep 2022
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    4 years of my life wasted
    The good thingsThe fact I no longer work there
    The challengesBad management who show no leadership or credibility and promote friends out of the company instead of those who are qualified within
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