Oldfields
    (10 reviews)

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    Household Goods & Appliances Manufacturing
    Oldfields is now an innovative marketer, importer and manufacturer of a range of products which include scaffolding and painting accessories.Oldfields Scaffold division has over 25 years scaffolding experience in providing engineering, safety and technical support and advice to design, quote, assemble and certify our jobs. We hire and sell scaffold to meet customer needs. All products are Australian designed, meet WorkCover requirements, are registered with WorkCover and are backed by the Oldfields Guarantee.Oldfields has been manufacturing painting equipment in Australia since 1916. The Pro Series brand is our flagship. It is superior in quality and performance and is perfectly suited to all commercial applications where a professional finish is required. Our paint equipment ranges are suited to the professional painter and DIY home renovator. Oldfields paint equipment are manufactured to ensure painting is made easy, saving time and effort through quality and performance.Oldfields has always ensured that the best possible service is provided to all customers and trade partners. We remain proudly Australian.Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website.

    Reviews overview

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    What’s it like working at Oldfields?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    Oldfields maintains a positive workplace environment characterised by its supportive culture and quality of people, particularly in the head office team. Employees value the company's work-life balance and relaxed atmosphere, while also appreciating being part of an iconic brand with established heritage in the industry.

    Areas for potential improvement include the opportunity for more collaborative management approaches and inclusive decision-making processes. Some employees indicate that work equipment and resources could benefit from modernisation, while others note that business targets can be challenging to achieve within available timeframes.

    Recent reviews

    2.0
    Sales Director
    Nov 2024
    Campbelltown NSW 25601 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Rewarding at times but more so challenging most of the time.
    The good thingsThe people and culture.
    The challengesNew CEO's dictator style of management. Once size fits all mentality. Minimal collaboration with middle management and staff.
    5.0
    Intermediate Scaffolder
    Sep 2024
    Bibra Lake WA 61633 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Treated fairly, great using aluminium scaffold, organised managers.
    The good thingsAluminium System. Good timesheet app and never been shortchanged in my payslip.
    The challengesSometimes have to start early at 6
    1.0
    Admin
    Sep 2023
    Campbelltown NSW 2560
    Good learning on what not to do as a company, and it’s lack of ability to learn from industry standards
    The good thingsThe location to to my home
    The challengesManagement and the ability to change the company and it’s employees
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