Ben has worked for Edridge Contracting since 2015 as the company’s Maintenance Manager, before this he worked in the marine industry, where he learned his trade, and prior to that in the mining industry in Australia.

He holds a National Certificate in Maintenance and Diagnostics in Mechanical Engineering and is always looking for innovative ways in which to solve problems. Problem solving and diagnostics are key skills which Ben possesses, this allows him to think on his feet while co-ordinating various service providers and maintenance staff to keep the fleet of over 50 items of heavy machinery, 20 trucks and trailers and 55 utes and other light vehicles fit for purpose and operational. As with all Edridge staff, safety is an important aspect in all decisions Ben makes in regard to maintenance.