ABOUT US
WHO ARE WE ?
Sniffers Group specialises in plant and equipment hire solutions for the Civil, Construction and Mining industries throughout South East Queensland. Based at Stapylton on the northern end of the Gold Coast, we are committed to providing simple and cost effective solutions to the challenges of modern day engineering. Our team has over 80 years combined experience in managing plant and equipment. With strong civil and construction backgrounds, we understand that machinery breakdowns cost valuable time, money and added pressure to project time lines. That's why Sniffers Group offer a comprehensive modern fleet that is regularly maintained, reliable, safe, and efficient. This results in less interruption for your projects.
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Sniffers Group is a customer orientated company that offers flexible hire options including both wet and dry hire of earthmoving equipment. We, as a company, commit to not only meet your expectations but exceed them. Our reputation is directly linked to project success and we continually strive to update our fleet, upskill our team and provide our customers with the solutions they require. Open communication, coupled with extensive industry knowledge, guarantee that any hire experiences will be enjoyable.
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A RANGE OF SERVICES
Sniffers Group offers Plant and Equipment Hire throughout various industries. We pride ourselves on providing a one stop shop solution for our clients. This allows them to streamline their operations and be assured that our quality services will always be delivered safely and efficiently. By offering modern and well-maintained Plant and Equipment, we can assist you reach your project outcomes.
Some of our current offerings include​​​​​​​:​
Bulk Earthworks
- Smart-Ex Virtual Safety Boundaries for Excavation Works
- Equipment with Trimble Grade Control from Laser up to Full 3D GPS
- Equipment with Remote Access Modems for Cellular Base Corrections
- Subsurface Utilities Detection and Location Equipment
- DEHP Licenced Tippers
Heavy Vehicle Transport
Pipe Laying and Drainage
Concrete Works
Waste & Environmental Management
Demolition and Asbestos Removal
Emergency Call Outs
Speciality jobs (email for further examples of our capabilities)
Trommel services/Ameliorate Soils
Construction Material Sales inc. Recycled Concrete, Soils, Aggregates, Road Bases, and Fill
You give us a problem and we will provide a solution.
What sets up apart?
​Our People
Our Results
Our Modern Fleet
In-house Workshop
Paperless Systems
Triple ISO Accredited
DEHP Licenced Tippers
Demolition and Asbestos
Emergency Call Out Experienced
Sniffers Built Innovation Technologies
Our Dedication to Client Relationships and Support
The Team
Steve Orchard - Director
Jaime Davidson - Group Manager
Mel McNamara - Allocations
Jared Moller-nielsen - Project Manager
Emma Orchard - Finance Manager
Brett Wilson - Supervisor
Brooke Orchard - Operating Officer
Jess Altorf - Administration
Check out Earthmoving Equipment Magazine's collaboration case study article/video with Sniffers Group, Earthfix Australia and Komatsu Australia.
Subsurface Utility Engineering
Subsurface Utilities are a vital part of any town or city’s infrastructure. They are essentially the things that connect us and ensure our homes and businesses are also connected. Subsurface Utilities Engineering and Maintenance can range from Electronic Detection and Location to Identification and safe excavation around High-Pressure Gas Mains. Our specific services include:
Electronic Detection of Subsurface Services and Infrastructure
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Use of Ground Penetrating Radar to identify Subsurface densities and structures
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Subsurface Asset Maintenance, including Remediation and Reinstatement
Cultural and Heritage Protection
Sniffers Group recognises and accepts its obligation to reasonably protect sites of significant heritage and historical value within and adjacent to work sites.
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By observation and communication with our Customers we significantly reduce the accidental loss of any artefacts or relics and disturbance of any historical sites.