Pilbara Access
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    Company Profile

    Company overview

    Industry

    Equipment Management & Hire

    Primary location

    77 Cleaver Tce, Belmont WA 6104
    Pilbara Access is Australia’s largest privately owned Scaffolding & Rope Access organisation.We are committed to providing the highest standard of professional Scaffolding and Rope Access tradespeople while offering an extensive range of Scaffolding materials and on-site workforce solutions to customers.Pilbara Access also provide innovative Rope Access solutions – a leading, and often more efficient, alternative solution to traditional scaffolding.Being experts in a variety of access techniques ensure we partner with our clients to understand their needs to allocate the most appropriate resources resulting in cost and time efficiencies without compromise to safety or quality.Pilbara Access hire and sell a complete range of scaffold products including Kwik Stage, Scaffold Tube, a range of scaffold fittings and accessories along with Fencing materials and required Tooling – all specifically designed to provide safe and cost effective scaffolding solutions.Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website

    Reviews overview

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    51%
    Rate salary as high or average
    45%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends

    What’s it like working at Pilbara Access?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    Employees at Pilbara Access appreciated the good team environment and brotherhood among colleagues, as well as the availability of work that kept them busy throughout the year. The company's safety culture was also highlighted as a positive aspect.

    However, there were several potential challenges mentioned, including issues with management such as poor communication, unrealistic expectations, and a lack of understanding of field operations. The pay rates were described as lower than industry standards, with some reviewers mentioning pay cuts and inconsistent compensation. The FIFO lifestyle and being away from family for extended periods was noted as a challenge, as were inconsistencies with rosters and staffing levels not matching the available work.

    Recent reviews

    5.0
    Advanced Scaffolder
    Mar 2025
    Port Hedland, Karratha & Pilbara WA1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    “You wouldn’t believe me if I told ya”
    The good thingsThe boys in the crew
    The challengesHaving to supply on boots and uniform
    1.0
    Ropey
    Mar 2020
    Woeful organisation
    The good thingsNot much pay was always paid
    The challengesHeat shift work dynamic work and people
    1.0
    Scaffolder
    Mar 2020
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Poor management
    The good thingsMet a good bunch of people, just a shame about the upper management
    The challengesCommunications with management
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