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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Dropping eggs like they’re hot 🔥🥚💥
Happy Easter from the team at Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia!
Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia were among the participants who attended this year`s annual QRC and WIMARQ Resources Awards for Women to celebrate the outstanding achievements of women in Queensland`s resources sector.
Congratulations to the individuals who were recognised for their efforts towards leading the way in diversity and inclusion! #IWD #WIMARQ #HITACHI #womeninmining
Big day for JK Retaining & Fencing as they take delivery of their new Hitachi ZX17U-5! 👏
Fitted with auger attachments and a range of buckets, Josh is ready to tackle any job, big or small.
A huge thank you to Josh for choosing Hitachi as your first excavator. We are proud to support you and your growing business into the future!
🚧 Missed BAUMA 2025? We`ve got you covered! 🚧
Day one and two at BAUMA were incredible, showcasing game-changing innovations at the Hitachi stand. Here`s what you missed:
✅ 30t Hydrogen Excavator – redefining sustainable power
✅ Electric Excavators up to 25t with reduced tail swing – efficiency meets agility
✅ Electric Wheeled Excavator – versatility, electrified
Our highlight? Witnessing the unveiling of the revolutionary Landcros One Concept Excavator and meeting our awesome Australian visitors!
Stay tuned for more updates!
A Perfect Pair Heading to the North West!
When performance meets precision, you`ve got an unbeatable duo! We`re thrilled to see this powerhouse pair—the Bell B45E and Hitachi ZW250-7—making their way to their new home in the North West.
Pictured here are Liam and Trent proudly standing alongside the mighty ZW250-7, ready to tackle any task that comes their way.
Congrats to the team—here`s to smooth operations ahead!
🚜 Long-term partnerships built on quality and trust! 👷♂️💪
A huge thank you to ACT Hire for their continued support! Over the past six months, they’ve upgraded their fleet with a ZX135US-5, ZX85USB-7, ZX33U-5, and ZX17U-5—all Tier 1 Spec.
We’re proud to see these Hitachi machines being added to their existing orange fleet, and we appreciate the trust they’ve placed in Ryan Findlay, Director, and our HCA Adelaide team for delivering the highest-quality machines.
Here’s to more success ahead! 🚧🔧
Happening today 📢
Hitachi is showcasing our latest solutions at Farm World 2025!
Join us at stand 107 to explore our range of cutting-edge technology and learn how our products can make your operations more efficient and productive.
📍 Find us at stand 107
#FarmWorld2025 #LardnerPark #HitachiConstructionMachinery #MachineryShowcase
We`re thrilled to be part of Farm World 2025!
Join us at Lardner Park Victoria, 27-29 March to see the amazing display of Hitachi`s cutting-edge machines on stand 701.
Don`t miss the excitement—looking forward to seeing you there!
#FarmWorld2025 #HitachiConstruction #MachineryShowcase #LardnerPark
📢 Exciting news! Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia has completed our latest EH4000AC-3P delivery program to a valued client in the Queensland Mining Sector.
💪 Refined engineering and an advanced Hitachi AC Drive system this state-of-the-art technology continues to prove itself as an exceedingly capable and reliable solution to mine owners and operators.
#EH4000AC-3P #Hitachi #Orangefamily 🍊
Dropping eggs like they’re hot 🔥🥚💥
Happy Easter from the team at Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia!
Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia were among the participants who attended this year`s annual QRC and WIMARQ Resources Awards for Women to celebrate the outstanding achievements of women in Queensland`s resources sector.
Congratulations to the individuals who were recognised for their efforts towards leading the way in diversity and inclusion! #IWD #WIMARQ #HITACHI #womeninmining
Big day for JK Retaining & Fencing as they take delivery of their new Hitachi ZX17U-5! 👏
Fitted with auger attachments and a range of buckets, Josh is ready to tackle any job, big or small.
A huge thank you to Josh for choosing Hitachi as your first excavator. We are proud to support you and your growing business into the future!
🚧 Missed BAUMA 2025? We`ve got you covered! 🚧
Day one and two at BAUMA were incredible, showcasing game-changing innovations at the Hitachi stand. Here`s what you missed:
✅ 30t Hydrogen Excavator – redefining sustainable power
✅ Electric Excavators up to 25t with reduced tail swing – efficiency meets agility
✅ Electric Wheeled Excavator – versatility, electrified
Our highlight? Witnessing the unveiling of the revolutionary Landcros One Concept Excavator and meeting our awesome Australian visitors!
Stay tuned for more updates!
A Perfect Pair Heading to the North West!
When performance meets precision, you`ve got an unbeatable duo! We`re thrilled to see this powerhouse pair—the Bell B45E and Hitachi ZW250-7—making their way to their new home in the North West.
Pictured here are Liam and Trent proudly standing alongside the mighty ZW250-7, ready to tackle any task that comes their way.
Congrats to the team—here`s to smooth operations ahead!
🚜 Long-term partnerships built on quality and trust! 👷♂️💪
A huge thank you to ACT Hire for their continued support! Over the past six months, they’ve upgraded their fleet with a ZX135US-5, ZX85USB-7, ZX33U-5, and ZX17U-5—all Tier 1 Spec.
We’re proud to see these Hitachi machines being added to their existing orange fleet, and we appreciate the trust they’ve placed in Ryan Findlay, Director, and our HCA Adelaide team for delivering the highest-quality machines.
Here’s to more success ahead! 🚧🔧
Happening today 📢
Hitachi is showcasing our latest solutions at Farm World 2025!
Join us at stand 107 to explore our range of cutting-edge technology and learn how our products can make your operations more efficient and productive.
📍 Find us at stand 107
#FarmWorld2025 #LardnerPark #HitachiConstructionMachinery #MachineryShowcase
We`re thrilled to be part of Farm World 2025!
Join us at Lardner Park Victoria, 27-29 March to see the amazing display of Hitachi`s cutting-edge machines on stand 701.
Don`t miss the excitement—looking forward to seeing you there!
#FarmWorld2025 #HitachiConstruction #MachineryShowcase #LardnerPark
📢 Exciting news! Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia has completed our latest EH4000AC-3P delivery program to a valued client in the Queensland Mining Sector.
💪 Refined engineering and an advanced Hitachi AC Drive system this state-of-the-art technology continues to prove itself as an exceedingly capable and reliable solution to mine owners and operators.
#EH4000AC-3P #Hitachi #Orangefamily 🍊
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