Working for HW Richardson Group

HW Richardson Group believes people are our greatest asset. The Group focuses on attracting, retaining and developing top quality people to their full potential through the best training, supervision and mentoring. Input from all employees is welcomed, as part of a commitment to working as a team and valuing individuals.

People

Being considered an employer of choice because of reputation, culture and opportunities is important to the Group. The diversity of its interests means there are significant career development opportunities and pathways for employee advancement. Family ownership mean family values remain at the core of the organization, while a flat management structure and open door policy allow easy communication. HW Richardson Group is committed to being an equal opportunity employer.

Health & Safety

HW Richardson Group believes “good safety performance equates to good business performance”. The Board and senior managers ensure this is the consistent message across the organization, encouraging the development of positive safety attitudes and behaviour.

Vision

To be the best we can be through continuing to improve our safety performance across the Group and make sure that everyone goes home safe each night.

The overall aim of our health and safety strategy is to create a positive safety culture within our organisation that extends from our Board to the employees operating our equipment.

Accidents do not ‘just happen’ and all tasks can be completed safely. This belief is continually reinforced with all employees.

We encourage employee involvement and consultation in the development of new health and safety initiatives.

Our people are our most important asset. We want to keep them safe, and we provide them with training, support and the latest equipment to ensure that they are.

Our strategy towards the continuous improvement of our health and safety performance is centered on three key themes:

How we do business around here

Our culture towards health and safety.

We do it the safe way

The importance of coherent polices and procedures.

Rules and regulations must be followed

Compliance with all relevant health and safety standards and all relevant legislation that governs our business activities.

Environment & Sustainability

HW Richardson Group is committed to ensuring that no activity or operation the Group performs adversely affects the environment.

Regular upgrades of fleet and plant ensure the Group’s technology is up-to-date. Our aim is to be seen as a ‘best practice’ company by neighbours, suppliers, customers, industry and regulatory bodies.

HW Richardson Group recognises its responsibility to contribute to the long-term sustainability of the environment. Our goals relating to sustainable development:

Environmental

We will operate in a manner that maintains the environment and minimizes any impact from our operations.

Social

We want to be a company that is seen as an employer of choice.

Cultural

We are an active contributor and participant in the communities where we work and live.

Economic

We will ensure sustainable growth of the company and provide added value to the national economy.

Our strategy towards the continuous improvement of our environmental performance is centered on these three key themes:

How we do business around here

Our culture towards the environment.

We are proud

Our workplaces and practices reflect who we are.

Reduce, recycle and reuse