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Celebrating Dylan Jackson's 5-year milestone with Whittens 👏

Five years ago, Dylan Jackson joined Whittens as a Yardman in Newman, WA. Today, he is a qualified Mechanical Fitter working onsite across a range of projects, servicing everything from vibration motors to large dump trucks, dozers and cranes.

Dylan's journey is a great example of what's possible when hard work, ambition and opportunity come together. With a long-term goal of becoming a mechanic, he embraced every opportunity to learn and develop, progressing into a Heavy Diesel Mechanical Apprenticeship and achieving his trade qualification in late 2024.

When asked what has kept him at Whittens, Dylan points to the support of his leaders, the opportunity to keep learning, and the strong sense of mateship across our projects.

Plant Manager Glen Summerfield, describes Dylan as an exemplary employee:
"Dylan has consistently shown an appetite for learning and self-improvement, truly working the Whittens Way. It's an absolute pleasure working with him and I look forward to the next five years."

Congratulations, Dylan, on reaching this milestone. Thank you for your dedication, positive attitude and commitment to continuous improvement. We're proud to have been part of your journey and look forward to seeing what comes next.

Celebrating WA Day!

Today, we’re reflecting on more than 16 years of delivering major infrastructure across WA’s mining, resources, and defence sectors.

As a 100% Australian, family-owned civil contractor, Whittens is proud to have successfully delivered 31 major projects in some of the state’s most remote and challenging environments, representing more than $734 million in project value. From complex concrete structures and bulk earthworks to critical civil infrastructure, our WA legacy has been built on quality, safety, and the dedication of our skilled and passionate people.

Western Australia has played an important role in the Whittens story, and we look forward to continuing to deliver safe, high-quality outcomes for our clients and communities for many years to come.

Meet Craig Fabar! From commercial concreting in Newcastle to now leading crews on one of Australia’s most iconic infrastructure projects, Craig Fabar takes every step of the career journey in his stride.

A long-term Whittens employee and keen runner, Craig has built his skills and experience across a range of projects and now as a Construction Foreman, he coordinates day-to-day works for the concrete crew. From planning pours with supervisors and engineers, liaising with the batching plant, and working closely with engineers and client QA teams, Craig works hard to ensure every pour meets the highest standards.

He says the real challenge working with concrete is that things don’t always go to plan, and it’s problem-solving under pressure that keeps the job interesting.

Why does he enjoy working with Whittens? “The culture is second to none. The mateship onsite is awesome - everyone helps each other out to make projects a success. I’ve made lifelong friends here.”

The Whittens value that resonates most with Craig is Passion - the shared drive, from top to bottom, to deliver quality work and have fun doing it.

Craig’s progression from concreter to foreman is a testament to the opportunities available at Whittens for those willing to learn, grow and bring passion to the job.