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.

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.

Aaron Wilson, Branch Manager

Aaron Wilson, Branch Manager

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

Carly Venema, Project Coordinator

Carly Venema, Project Coordinator

Carly appreciates learning on the job and enjoys regularly spending time onsite.

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.

Brooke Brennan, Project Administration Manager

Brooke Brennan, Project Administration Manager

Brooke Brennan has been with VAE for more than ten years and has been supported to return to work after maternity leave twice during that time.

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.