Ian Olifent - Managing Director
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With over 25 years experience in the Construction Industry, Ian, together with his General Manager, Peter, has built a specialised concrete pumping operation spanning some 1,500 km's of the Queensland Coast. Ian’s confidence in his team has been the catalyst for his increased investment over recent years and the capability of his team has driven Meales’ significant growth during this period. |
Peter Lethbridge - Group General Manager
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Peter literally grew up in the Industry spending most of his teenage and adult years operating pumps. Peter has been Meales’ General Manager since 1994 and has, together with Ian, played an integral part in Meales’ significant growth over recent years. Peter is responsible, with the support of his Regional management team, for the day to day management of all of Meales’ operational activities |
Paul Keenan - Manager SCP High Rise
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With 40 years of industry experience Paul is extremely well equipped as our high rise manager. Paul’s in-depth knowledge of engineering ,design and construction allows him to work closely with large companies ensuring cost effective budgets are meet along with innovative and systematic outcomes |
Michael Keenan -Group Safety Manager & Rehabilitation Co-Ordinator
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Michael is the Safety Manager and Rehabilitation Co-ordinator for the Group. He also manages the IT department. Michael has a background as a diesel and hydraulic mechanic, working in concrete batching plants/quarries and mobile crane maintenance, then moving into motor vehicle spare parts and sales and fleet management for Toyota Industrial and Cartech NSW Police.
Accreditations
- Cert IV OH&S
- Workplace health and Safety Officer (Construction elective) QLD
- Rehabilitation and Return to work Co-ordinator
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Mark Naylor - Accounts Manager
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Mark joined Meales in July 07 in the role of Group Company Accountant to head up the finance and administration of the entire operation. Mark brings with him 25 years’ experience in the mining, building/construction and manufacturing industry. |
Robert Cowley - Workshop and Maintenance Manager Northern Districts
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Having gained extensive experience maintaining a large transport fleet, Robbie joined Meales in 2003 and quickly established himself as a most valuable team member. He has been instrumental in strengthening Meales’ reputation for reliability. In addition to his workshop based responsibilities, Robbie also manages Meales’ mobile service/repair van, allowing us to respond promptly to the mechanical demands of our fleet in any location. He has incorporated within the Company a strict maintenance regime and, as a result, provides our operators and customers, with exceptionally well maintained equipment. |
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