Company
Profile
Chadoak
Pty
Ltd is a
progressive company, which started as a family plumbing business in 1948 and has
continued to expand throughout the years to its present size today.
Chadoak
Plumbing and Drainage has a reputation within the industry, which is beyond
reproach, we are an established and sought after plumbing, drainage and live
sewer contractor. We employ about 45-50 people including one full time
administration manager, part time clerical support and full time mechanic. Over
the years we have endeavoured
to upgrade our professional skills and training by continuing to send our staff
to relevant courses such as Occupational Health and safety, along with any
special courses being run by trade organisations
and material suppliers to keep abreast of new materials and technology.
Leaks
in water supply systems are often hard to detect. Water travels within the
'trench' that the pipe was originally laid in, it can seep from the trench and
be dispersed into the surrounding earth. Chadoak has recently purchased a
revolutionary hydrogen leak tester. The leak detection system uses a
non-flammable nitrogen/hydrogen mixture as a tracer gas. The gas is added to the
water supply system, it leaks through the broken pipes and rises above ground.
This is then detected by the leak tester. This leak detection method reduces
costs associated with excavations by pinpointing the exact location of the leak,
even through concrete.
Staff Training:
Level 2 First Aiders
Confined Space (updated constantly to maintain standards)
CPR (updated constantly to maintain standards)
Plastek Certified Pipe Layers
Century Plus certified pipe layers
Backflow prevention testing, installation and servicing
All operators of machinery licensed
Mine Managers licenses for trenching operations and shoring
Apprentices:
2006
MBA FOUNDATION AWARD WINNER: AWARDED TO COMPANIES
WITH AN ONGOING COMMITMENT TO YOUTH EMPLOYMENT AND APPRENTICESHIPS
Two of Chadoak's Directors, Jim and Peter Griffin, were themselves apprentices. We currently employ eight apprentice plumbers. Three of our former apprentices are now managers and four are senior supervisors. Our apprentices gain experience in a wide variety of jobs and the ability to multi skill gives Chadoak a competitive advantage. Chadoak’s philosophy that all employees are part of the family is an indication of how well we treat our apprentices.
Machinery / Equipment:
Trailer
mounted compressors
Gas
Detector equipment
Safety
signs, barricades and lights
Laser
levels
Sewer
cleaning machine
Pumps ,generators ,compaction equipment etc
As well as plants for hire
We employ our own service
mechanic and all equipment is maintained at regular intervals to ensure its
correct function.
