Employee Stories

People from across VAE Group share their stories of success, career progression, work-life balance and why they choose to work at VAE.

Josh Sagigi, Refrigeration Apprentice

Josh Sagigi, Refrigeration Apprentice

What’s it like to do an apprenticeship with VAE? Josh shares his story.

Jemima Harbort, Financial Controller

Jemima Harbort, Financial Controller

Jemima has worked her way up through VAE Group and appreciates working in a supportive environment.

Chhorn Moung, IT Solution Engineer

Chhorn Moung, IT Solution Engineer

Chhorn has watched VAE grow and enjoys the relaxed workplace.

Gary Hosking, Project Manager

Gary Hosking, Project Manager

Gary has fast-tracked his career, undertaking work in remote locations as well as cities.

Jamie Wilson, Engineering Team Leader, New Zealand

Jamie Wilson, Engineering Team Leader, New Zealand

Jamie joined VAE as a Junior Engineer and has worked his way through the ranks and across the seas.

Marta Oliver, Special Projects Sales Manager

Marta Oliver, Special Projects Sales Manager

Is diversity and inclusion important to you? Marta shares her experiences at VAE.

Angie van Dommele, Bid and Marketing Coordinator

Angie van Dommele, Bid and Marketing Coordinator

Angie loves that working at VAE provides her with great work-life balance.

Drew McLean, Mechanical Service Team Leader

Drew McLean, Mechanical Service Team Leader

Drew values the supportive team culture at VAE and enjoys helping apprentices progress through their trade.

Aaron Wilson, Branch Manager

Aaron Wilson, Branch Manager

Looking for career progression? Aaron shares how VAE puts this into action for its staff.

Joel Bennett, Health, Safety, Environment & Quality Manager

Joel Bennett, Health, Safety, Environment & Quality Manager

Would you like a career you are passionate about? Joel shares his story.

Chloe Salmon, Service and Deployment Administrator

Chloe Salmon, Service and Deployment Administrator

Before Chloe Salmon started at VAE, she’d never worked in an office before. She loves the friendly team.

Ben Carter, CEO

Ben Carter, CEO

Come for the job, stay for the career. Ben says VAE has been successful because we've been able to attract some of the industry's smartest minds.