Service Manager, Muswellbrook
What encouraged you or convinced you to join this industry?
I have always had an interest in all things mechanical and a particular interest in machinery and how they work. Having started my career as a fitter in Ireland in the agriculture and construction machinery sector, when the opportunity arose to interview for Hitachi I grabbed it as the chance to work with a market leading OEM – this isn’t something that comes along every day.
What role did you start out in and has it proven to be a good place to begin your career at Hitachi?
I started my career as a Field Service Fitter, moved up to Leading Hand, then Supervisor. Following that I became Project Manager, then Site Manager and now Service Manager.
Starting out as a field service fitter gave me a good foundation to build my career on at Hitachi by introducing me to company systems, processes and the people within the business. Upon joining Hitachi, I quickly realised that this was where I wanted to be and where I wanted to progress my career. However, in those early stages, it also became apparent to me that in order to further my career at the pace I wanted to, I would need to upskill. For this reason, I enrolled in a number of academic courses over the years and Hitachi have sponsored and facilitated some of these.
My studies coupled with on the job coaching, training and mentoring has helped me to advance to my current role. In each role, I have been able to familiarise myself with the next level. Doing so has prepared me for when opportunities arise, that I have a good understanding of the role and have been able to transition seamlessly.
The best thing about working here without doubt are the people
How would you describe your career journey with Hitachi?
I joined Hitachi with the ambition of furthering my career. My journey so far has been thoroughly enjoyable and rewarding. The best thing about working here without doubt are the people. Everyone is and always has been friendly, cooperative and willing to help in whatever way they can. The culture of safety first, collaboration and promoting of personal values and ideas is not something that can be found everywhere and is something I value immensely.
Do you feel confident in your future at Hitachi?
Yes, I believe that there will always be opportunities for those who want to take advantage of that. The Muswellbrook branch is a great example to showcase the opportunities. For example, in the service team we currently have 13 Supervisors, all of which have been promoted from within the business. The senior management team; Branch Manager, Service, Parts, Admin, After Sales and Major Projects Managers have also all been promoted from within the business. Personally, having come to Australia with Hitachi on the 357 visa scheme back in 2012, I cannot recommend Hitachi Construction Machinery (Aust) highly enough as a place to work and build a career.
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Digging into 2025 with big plans and bigger machines! 🚧✨
Wishing you a productive and powerful New Year from all of us at Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia.
Hitting milestones even this close to the end of the year!
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This year, Roy Hill has added 6 new EX-7 series mining excavators to their fleet, including:
🔸 4x EX5600-7
🔸 2x EX3600-7
This brings their total to 23 Hitachi mining excavators on-site, a testament to the trust and partnership we`ve built together.
A huge shoutout to our build teams for ensuring all 6 machines were delivered safely and on time. Your dedication is unmatched!
Thank you to Roy Hill for your continued support and confidence in the Hitachi product. Here`s to powering the future of mining, together!
#OrangeFamily🍊 #HCA #HitachiConstruction #EX56007 #MiningInnovation #RoyHill #Teamwork #Partnerships #Excavators
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Adding to their already diverse fleet of Hitachi excavators, Jaydo remains at the forefront of an ever-evolving, solutions-driven industry. At Hitachi, we’re proud to work in close partnership with Jaydo to deliver innovation and performance where it matters most.
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🎅🎄 Merry Orange Christmas! 🎄🎅
Santa’s taken a detour to his favourite pitstop, trading the sleigh for a Hitachi excavator! Even the elves have swapped their hats for hard hats and high-vis—getting the job done, Aussie-style. 😉
May your holiday season be filled with joy, laughter, and a touch of construction magic! 🧑🔧🦺
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Driven by the belief that “No one should struggle alone,” our Christmas Foodbank Appeal aimed to bring hope and relief to families in crisis. Through generous donations from our team, we provided 30 boxes of food—an incredible 70% increase from last year!
The Salvation Army Centenary Corps has extended their heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed, recognising the generosity and care shown by the Hitachi community.
A huge thank you to everyone who made this possible. Together, we’ve made a real difference. 💛
Wishing you a joyful and festive season—Merry Christmas! 🎅🎁
#Hitachi #OrangFamily 🍊 #HitachiWacol #FoodbankAppeal #GivingBack #MerryChristmas #CommunityCare
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Already running a ZX38U-5 and ZX135US-5, DB Civil’s newest purchase is sure to help them continue delivering top-quality results for clients across Perth and throughout Western Australia. Congratulations to Daniel and the entire @dbcivil.au team—we can’t wait to see what you achieve next! 💪
#OrangeFamily🍊 #HCA #DBCivil #ZW1607 #ConstructionIndustry #PerthConstruction #WesternAustralia #SafetyFirst #QualityResults #FamilyOwned #ContinuousImprovement #BuildingWA
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#OrangeFamily🍊 #HCA #HitachiConstruction #Congratulations #NewDelivery #ConstructionEquipment #Z38U5 #HitachiConstruction #CJSContractors #Excavator #HeavyMachinery #WorkSite #Infrastructure #ConstructionLife #ProjectSuccess
Maximum performance, reliability, and precision – that’s what G.P.P. Industries relies on with Hitachi machinery for their innovative infrastructure solutions in Greater Western Sydney. 💪🏗️
Check out the full story featured by @earthmoving_equipment_mag! 📰
🔗 https://www.earthmovers-magazine.com.au/g-p-p-industries-maximum-performance-from-hitachi/
#Hitachi #ConstructionMachinery #Australia #EarthMoving #Reliability #Performance
📌 Don’t forget to follow:
Facebook: Earthmoving Equipment Magazine
Instagram: @earthmoving_equipment_mag
LinkedIn: Earthmoving Equipment Magazine
Digging into 2025 with big plans and bigger machines! 🚧✨
Wishing you a productive and powerful New Year from all of us at Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia.
Hitting milestones even this close to the end of the year!
We`re proud to announce the final EX5600-7 delivery for Roy Hill this year, marking an incredible achievement for 2024.
This year, Roy Hill has added 6 new EX-7 series mining excavators to their fleet, including:
🔸 4x EX5600-7
🔸 2x EX3600-7
This brings their total to 23 Hitachi mining excavators on-site, a testament to the trust and partnership we`ve built together.
A huge shoutout to our build teams for ensuring all 6 machines were delivered safely and on time. Your dedication is unmatched!
Thank you to Roy Hill for your continued support and confidence in the Hitachi product. Here`s to powering the future of mining, together!
#OrangeFamily🍊 #HCA #HitachiConstruction #EX56007 #MiningInnovation #RoyHill #Teamwork #Partnerships #Excavators
🚨 First in Victoria! 🚨
Jaydo has taken delivery of the first Hitachi ZX345USLC-7 excavator in Victoria! This impressive new model joins the Hitachi line-up as the big brother to the ZX135US-7 and ZX225USLC-7, delivering even greater capability while maintaining the versatility needed for tight access applications. 💪
Adding to their already diverse fleet of Hitachi excavators, Jaydo remains at the forefront of an ever-evolving, solutions-driven industry. At Hitachi, we’re proud to work in close partnership with Jaydo to deliver innovation and performance where it matters most.
#HitachiFamily🍊 #HCA #Hitachi #ZX345USLC7 #Excavators #Innovation #Partnership #ConstructionLeaders #Jaydo
🎅🎄 Merry Orange Christmas! 🎄🎅
Santa’s taken a detour to his favourite pitstop, trading the sleigh for a Hitachi excavator! Even the elves have swapped their hats for hard hats and high-vis—getting the job done, Aussie-style. 😉
May your holiday season be filled with joy, laughter, and a touch of construction magic! 🧑🔧🦺
🎄 Hitachi Wacol’s Christmas Mission: Supporting the Salvation Army Foodbank Appeal 🎁
This year, Hitachi Wacol proudly supported the Salvation Army Foodbank Appeal for 2024, tackling the growing issue of food insecurity in Australia. Many families are no longer just cutting back but are missing meals entirely—sometimes for days.
Driven by the belief that “No one should struggle alone,” our Christmas Foodbank Appeal aimed to bring hope and relief to families in crisis. Through generous donations from our team, we provided 30 boxes of food—an incredible 70% increase from last year!
The Salvation Army Centenary Corps has extended their heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed, recognising the generosity and care shown by the Hitachi community.
A huge thank you to everyone who made this possible. Together, we’ve made a real difference. 💛
Wishing you a joyful and festive season—Merry Christmas! 🎅🎁
#Hitachi #OrangFamily 🍊 #HitachiWacol #FoodbankAppeal #GivingBack #MerryChristmas #CommunityCare
Earth Design Landscapes and Reggie the staffy have just taken delivery of their new Hitachi ZX33U-5 mini excavator, and it’s already hard at work at a state-of-the-art eco-friendly coastal development in Cape Patterson.
Specialising in outdoor living, stonemasonry, and urban permaculture, Earth Design Landscapes brings gardens to life for every style of living. And as for Reggie? She’s been putting the mini excavator to the test with some expert digging of her own—and she gives it his bark of approval! 🐕💪
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