CPB Contractors Employee Reviews

Workplace cultures varies from project to project. Generally you have access to interesting projects and work alongside switched on individuals. However, the company is somewhat traditional and corporate systems can feel archaic. For grads and undergrads, talent may be exploited. For senior leadership, there may be unnecessary politics at play.

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Best company I have worked for in a very long time

Production Loader Operator (Former Employee) - Pilbara WA - 24 October 2023

What is the best part of working at the company?The fair go you get when working for them great leader.What is the most stressful part about working at the company?The 3 and 1 roster , too long not enough break, you work 21 days straight What is the work environment and culture like at the company?AWESOME CULTURE GREAT TEAM MATES. LOVED EVERY MOMENT OF IT. What is a typical day like for you at the company?Busy and on your toes , you get to excell very quickly.

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General Labourer (Former Employee) - Melbourne City Centre VIC - 1 August 2023

What is the best part of working at the company?Nothing bunch of scum bags would not tell anyone to work for them What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Just showing up every day to work for them What is the work environment and culture like at the company? bosses try to talk down to you.. had one boss call us hounds

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Project Engineer (Former Employee) - New South Wales - 20 July 2023

Don’t join simple as that and has a lot of politics overall just a Terrible place to work but most times you will get compensated for the hours but it’s not worth it

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Great job

Fitter (Former Employee) - Moranbah QLD - 14 July 2023

Great people and job would work for them anytime again Job planning was great I was treated great and work expected to be done by a respected time w after work great

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Highly Reputed company to work with but needs improvement in Employee Advancement.

Site Engineer (Former Employee) - Coffs Harbour NSW - 9 April 2023

Tier 1 company- Good workplace to start the career. The project I worked for had poor management. Hardest part of the job was to understand my scope in the project. It was really hard to convince the management for the internal transfer as per my project preferences.

Pros

Tier 1 company

Cons

Long hours, NO work life balance, NO work advancements as per your preferences.

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Nice

Planner (Current Employee) - Sydney NSW - 14 February 2023

Work/Life balance is challengingNo WFH OptionsNo Project Management tools usedManagement is good and talks about wellbeing of the peopleJob SecurityGood Compensation

Pros

Big Company / Job Security

Cons

Work / Life Balance and no WFH facility

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Great crew to work with

Truck Driver MC / Plant Operator (Former Employee) - Pilbara WA - 17 July 2022

Ironbridge was a great project to work at with CPB. Plenty of support from management, tough conditions up there at Marble Bar but they managed it really well

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Interesting Place

Project Engineer (Current Employee) - brisbane - 3 July 2022

I really didn't know what each day would entail and because I never brown nosed or did not take well to being spoken rudely by some as often was the case I did not progress as I would have liked. That aside I enjoyed the work, was anxious to learn and in turn did not mind sharing tips and knowledge I'd learnt along the way to persons even greener than myself.

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Fun place to work

Advisor (Former Employee) - Melbourne VIC - 16 April 2022

Enjoyed the team environment and opportunities given. Would like to progress faster based on merit. Good location and nice office. Really flexible with hours and WFH

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Management very approachable

Operator (Former Employee) - Pilbara WA - 10 April 2022

As with all big companies the work culture and atmosphere is usually generated by management then flows on down. I personally thought the management for South Flank project had a reasonable open door policy, very approachable for any personal issues or conflicts. Supervisors at the time not over the top with micro management altho very present most of the time. Our safety management team backed us every time we accidentally upset the client. Stupidity mostly forgiven but wilful damage or destruction a window seat. I enjoyed my 2yrs with CPB and would definitely consider another project with them.

Pros

Very proactive with personal leave for any issues

Cons

Money average

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High Stress and Low Pay

Civil Site Engineer (Former Employee) - Melbourne VIC - 16 March 2022

Lots of big infrastructure project, so there's some job security.However you could be made redundant if there are huge delays that's out of company's control.

Pros

Mega Project Experience

Cons

Long Hours and Low Pay

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Supportive and transparent

Project Manager (Former Employee) - Sydney NSW - 1 March 2022

Great staff and management. Industry leaders among Tier 1 contractors. Backed by parent company. Highly recommended for career development opportunities and advancement.

Pros

Working with industry leaders

Cons

Long hours

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Like anywhere u go, it’s about the people u work with.

Machinery Operator (Former Employee) - Southflank wa and robe valley - 15 December 2021

We had a good team so that makes things easier. I’d work for cpb anytime as long as I’m given clear directions and a clean machine.The bosses were good and they didn’t have to babysit me. My direct workmates were good and for the most part everyone seemed to get along.

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Good to work for

Dogman/Rigger (Former Employee) - Roma QLD - 31 May 2021

Good people to work for . I like the roster long 2 week work 1 week off .The pay was good . The acomidation was nice at camp . And the food was good .The traval was quick .

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Enjoyed my time with cpb especially towards the end as everybody gelled..

OPERATOR (Former Employee) - Southflank sfmac - 23 February 2021

I spent over 28 months as a operator engaged in detailed and bulk earthworks..the last 10 locked into the state of wa most of it on a 52 days on 4 off roster ..being a qld refugee ,cpb management excelled in their manner and level of support ie accom,food,isolation cost of hotel ..I found management extremely approachable with issues that may arise always helpful...the majority of the supervisors were on their game professional and approachable.. my work colleagues also being one of the tightest experienced and friendly groups iv had the pleasure to work with over the last decade ..the whole covid thing was a pain in the a.s but is what it is...overall a good experience ..

Pros

Cpb support, work colleagues and outlined examples

Cons

Covid exile, hotel isolation (got fatter)lol

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think twice

Senior (Former Employee) - QLD - 5 February 2021

after working for this outfit for 3 years I must say to anyone considering a role offered by them to really think twice. when you have down that sit down and do it again. When you get to the point that there is absolutely no choice, give yourself an uppercut then hold on tight for a bumpy ride.

Pros

$$ they do pay the market rate although they are squeezing this now

Cons

Management personnel

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Expect loyalty & you get nothing back in return

Mechanical Fitter/ Testing Technician (Former Employee) - Western Downs Regional Council QLD - 8 November 2020

Change your roster & shift hours to suit them & you get nothing in return. Say they are family oriented, but you spend more time @ work & less with family

Pros

Camp life

Cons

No organization

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Working in head office can be a disadvantaged

Human Resources (Former Employee) - North Sydney NSW - 19 October 2020

Depending on your role and your manager it can be a good company to work for. However if you work in head office you don’t have an opportunity to grow only on projects.

Pros

You can make good friends

Cons

Management

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All in.all very poor company to work for

Supervisor (Former Employee) - Rozelle NSW - 12 September 2020

Were a good company until recently when they deviated away from safety first and people first as safety culture has slipped and they dont care about people especially those that speak up when encouraged to do so buthereare alot of good people

Cons

Vindictive project management and lack integrity nt

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Fun work space with site BBQ

Skilled Labourer (Former Employee) - Sydney NSW - 23 August 2020

I have working for CPB as a skilled labour for 3 years The working environment is awesome Good team work with great supervisor The hardest part is long hours to finish jobs but your get good pay

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