Mitchell Services
    (34 reviews)

    Company Profile

    Company overview

    Industry

    Mining, Minerals & Metals

    Primary location

    112 Bluestone Circuit Seventeen Mile Rocks QLD
    Mitchell Services Limited (ASX code: MSV) has a proud history dating back to 1969 and a strong record of delivering safe, efficient and proactive drilling services to the global exploration, mining and energy industries.We are committed to the highest levels of service and safety, with a blue chip client base ranging from major mining and energy houses to governments and private explorers.From our first project near Nebo, North Queensland, Mitchell’s operations have grown around the world, encompassing Africa, the Americas and the Asia-Pacific.At Mitchell, we know that our people are our success. Our primary focus is supporting staff in the field so that we can deliver safe and high quality services to clients.Source: this is an extract from the company's own website.

    Reviews overview

    2.934 ratings in total
    5
    6
    4
    9
    3
    4
    2
    5
    1
    10
    88%
    Rate salary as high or average
    53%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends

    What’s it like working at Mitchell Services?

    AI summary of recent reviews
    Employees consistently praise their colleagues and work crews as supportive, friendly, and willing to help one another. The pay is competitive, particularly for senior drillers, and there are good opportunities to upskill and learn from experienced individuals. Additionally, safety is taken seriously, with a positive attitude towards maintaining a safe working environment.

    However, there are some potential challenges, including concerns about management communication and decision-making, equipment that may need maintenance or upgrades with delays in obtaining parts, inconsistent work availability between contracts, and schedule changes that can occur at short notice.

    Recent reviews

    3.0
    Drillers Offsider
    Aug 2026
    Dysart QLD 47452 to 3 years in the role, former employee
    An UNPREDICTABLE workplace. You are just a number here unfortunately.
    The good thingsThis job got me into mining and the experience to move forward to a better FIFO role.
    The challengesYou are "full time" but at a moments notice you can be told there is no work. You can have be told to have 2 months off with no notice. Over 3 years all my annual leave was used to accommodate roster changes and lack of work. 6 different mine sites over 3 years and I resigned with less than 40 hours of leave after never using it for a holiday etc. This caused an immense amount of stress. The work is hard which is a given in drilling, thats not the issue. The management of rosters/staff was far worse.
    2.0
    Driller
    Jun 2024
    Middlemount QLD 47463 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Disappointing
    The good thingsSome good individuals to work with, though let down by a plethora of huge unearned egotistical t w a t s.
    The challengesCarrot dangling, broken promises, bare minimum equipment. Throw people under buses. But dome good experienced individuals to learn from on occasion.
    5.0
    Senior driller
    Jun 2022
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Mitchell's have been one of the best companies i have work.
    The good thingsOpportunity to up skill and advance in industry. Flights and accommodation paid for. Accepting work force.
    The challengesThe underground conditions at current coal mine. Being a contractor at the current coal mine.
    Ratings for Mitchell Services are shared as-is from employees in line with our community guidelines
    Other companies in this industry
    Find out more about working at Mitchell Services. Read company reviews from real employees, explore salaries and life and culture; and view all open jobs.
    This profile contains information from job postings, company websites, third-party databases and AI-generated content. Information may be incomplete or outdated. View our Company Profiles Terms.