AE Smith
    (38 reviews)

    Company Profile

    Company overview

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    Industry

    Construction

    Company size

    101-1,000

    Primary location

    3-15 McDonald St, Mortlake NSW 2137
    AE Smith delivers practical solutions in Air Conditioning, Building Services, Energy Efficiency and Onsite Power in Australia.AE Smith deliver technical and engineering services covering mechanical, electrical, energy, fire, hydraulics, plumbing and refrigeration solutions.Finding the right outcome for our commercial and industrial customers means delivering more than just air conditioning. AE Smith can design, construct, install and maintain a comprehensive range of tailored services.Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website

    Reviews overview

    2.738 ratings in total
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    85%
    Rate salary as high or average
    34%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends

    What’s it like working at AE Smith?

    AI summary of recent reviews
    Employees consistently praise their fellow workers and technicians as supportive and professional, highlighting the strong camaraderie amongst colleagues. Many appreciate the work/life balance, including flexible hours and the 9-day fortnight, as well as the variety of work across diverse sites. The provision of tools and PPE is also noted positively.

    However, there are some potential challenges, particularly around management support and communication, with employees seeking more industry knowledge and clearer direction. The Spotless takeover has impacted company culture and working environment. Additionally, service coordination processes could be improved, workload can be demanding with multiple responsibilities, and there are limited training and career development opportunities available.

    Recent reviews

    1.0
    Electrician
    Jul 2026
    Brisbane QLD 40001 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Dont waste you time here. They just dangle the carrot in front of you untill you quit.
    The good thingsFellow workers. Thats it!!!
    The challengesManagement. Absolutely shocking how a company like this can still operate with the managers they have.
    1.0
    Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technician Apprentice
    Apr 2024
    Brisbane QLD 4000Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Worst and wasted 6 months of my working life
    The good thingsNothing -poor management most dysfunctional national provider of HVAC services I have ever encountered
    The challengesEverything - poor field service application- unsupportive management to field technicians
    5.0
    Service Technician
    Jan 2024
    Gladstone & Central QLD
    work to live, not live to work
    The good thingsDiverse sites and work scopes. Past doing the big hours on constant call. Just enjoying work when the team needs so a very good work/life balance. Since the separation from Downer, the company has a very dynamic direction
    The challengesPast feelings from previous management in this locale souring the work field
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