Liebherr expansion generates 100 new jobs

By Jody Elliott, Director at The Resource Channel on 10 Aug 12

Liebherr’s plans to massively expand its facilities at Para Hills in South Australia will likely create another 100 jobs in the next four to five years taking its total workforce to 250.

According to its expansion application, the company will construct a new workshop for the assembly and disassembly of machinery.

It will also build new storage buildings and offices.

According to a company spokesperson, Liebherr evaluated options for Western Australia and Queensland in particular, but in terms of centralising the location and access to a skilled workforce Adelaide was the superior choice.

Liebherr employs HD Fitters and Field Service Fitters on the main.

Liebherr-Australia Pty Ltd was first incorporated as a company in 1981 and shortly after this time the new Head Office complex on the 20 hectare site at Para Hills West in Adelaide was built. Since this time the company has expanded considerably with offices in Adelaide, Brisbane, Mackay, Mt Thorley (Hunter valley), Perth and Sydney.

Liebherr-Australia Pty Ltd sells and supports a range of Liebherr products in Australia including:

In addition to the sales and support services offered by the company the Adelaide site is also home to a major bucket manufacturing (backhoe only) and repair facility, with other similar facilities operating from Perth, Mackay and Mt Thorley.

Support services are underpinned by a significant parts inventory and distribution infrastructure for all products as well as highly skilled technical support and maintenance staff. Liebheer’s support services also include all aspects of mechanical, electrical and welding repairs as well as providing comprehensive product support / maintenance planning solutions.