WTC Group Australia Pty Ltd is one of our region’s greatest success stories, with Lisa and Will Childs building the company from the ground up after starting as a one-man operation with a single 623 elevated scraper in 2013.
The ‘one man’ was Will Childs who started his career as a plant operator and worked his way up the ladder in a range of operational and supervisory roles across the country, gaining invaluable experience along the way.
As modernisation and technological advancements gained momentum in the agricultural industry, Mr Childs noticed a significant gap in Northern NSW for a locally operated company offering a customised service.
And from there, the WTC Group was born, and it keeps growing.
In 2022, WTC does more than just ‘move dirt’, it’s a locally based civil construction company helping to build resilient regional communities.
WTC is a regular sponsor of community events and one of the largest privately owned employers in the region with more than 70 employees and a modern fleet of more than 50 machines.
Considering the story behind WTC’s impressive expansion and dedication to the region’s future prosperity, it is fitting the company was recognised at the recent business awards – named winner in the ‘Business Fostering Trainees/Apprentices category’.
“We are excited and humbled to win this award.
“Being in this category is great recognition of how passionate we are about getting new people into our industry and trades,” said WTC managing director Mr Childs.
Mr Childs is a big advocate for giving the younger generation an opportunity to complete traineeships and apprenticeships within the shire, and said it’s been an ongoing challenge keeping and attracting skilled workers in regional NSW, and the current nation-wide labour shortage has impacted this issue.
“It’s more important than ever to be championing our young people in this area.
“Our current focus is offering entry level positions for new to industry workers.
“We need more people in the industry and we believe traineeships and apprenticeships are the best way to learn while completing hands-on work.”
Will and Lisa Childs.
