HSEQ Values

The Markwell Group's mission is to provide sustainable services, products, and systems that are effective, reliable, and problem-free whilst ensuring the safety of all employees, contractors, and visitors involved in our operations.

Our Commitment

We are committed to a holistic approach for Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ). The safety of our team, the environment we work in, and the surrounding community is our top priority. Our goal is to ensure that every team member returns home safely to their families at the end of the day.

Our Integrated Management Policy reflects our commitment to high standards of health, safety, environmental, and quality performance.

Our Scope

The Markwell Group has defined the boundaries and applicability of our Integrated Management System (IMS). With careful consideration of external and internal issues identified by our team, the scope of our IMS applies to all Markwell Group operations, including the following products and services:

  • Plant and equipment hire
  • Demolition and licensed asbestos removal
  • Crushing and screening services
  • Recycled building materials
  • Concrete recycling
  • Construction development

All clauses of the standards are applicable, with the exception of Clause 8.3 Design—The Markwell Group does not provide design or development services within the scope of the IMS.

Our Policies

At Markwell Group, we care for our team members and customers, ensuring that their experiences are safe and enjoyable. We are committed to injury management, preventing bullying and harassment, safeguarding privacy, and addressing customer complaints.

Customer Focus

Ensuring that customer requirements are met is a key objective for the Markwell Group. By adhering to established procedures, we ensure consistency, quality, and a safe working environment, all with minimal environmental impact.

We ensure the delivery of services that align with customer expectations by:

  • Offering services and products in compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
  • Engaging with clients to understand their specific needs and working environments
  • Assisting customers in identifying the services and products that best meet their needs
  • Confirming client requirements before committing to service delivery
  • Identifying and mitigating any potential risks to customer expectations
  • Providing services/products to the highest possible standard
  • Reviewing each project after completion to identify opportunities for improvement, while offering continued support
  • Collecting customer feedback to evaluate our strengths and areas for improvement

Markwell Group actively seeks feedback from customers and works to improve satisfaction based on their recommendations.

Our Environmental Impact

We routinely monitor and manage the environmental aspects of our activities, products, and services that we have control over, considering a lifecycle perspective. Any potential impacts are assessed, and continuous improvements are actioned to reduce our environmental footprint.

45 Years in Business

2025 marks the 45th anniversary of local family business G & G Markwell, and the company shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, we continue to grow, having finished 2024 on a high note and already in full swing for 2025.

Established in 1980, The Markwell Group began with humble beginnings—a shovel and a utility vehicle. The company took a significant leap forward when the opportunity arose to purchase an excavator for rockbreaking work in Papua New Guinea. From there, the business grew steadily and now boasts a fleet of over 80 machines.

Initially focused on demolishing houses with just a handful of employees, G & G Markwell quickly expanded. Today, the company employs over 60 local people, carrying out projects across Queensland.

Throughout the years, we’ve faced our share of challenges—economic downturns, the devastating effects of the GFC, and other hardships—but we've persevered through each obstacle. Our ability to weather these storms and come back stronger is what makes reaching 45 years such a remarkable achievement, especially when considering the many businesses in North Queensland that sadly didn't make it.

Today, G & G Markwell operates across four divisions:

  1. Plant Hire
    Our plant hire division includes a fleet of excavators, loaders, articulated dump trucks, skid steer loaders, and rollers, alongside a fleet of trucks ranging from rigid body tip trucks to semi tippers and floats.
  2. Demolition
    We have a highly experienced demolition team capable of handling projects of all sizes, from small residential demolitions to large commercial undertakings.
  3. Crushing
    We offer concrete and quarry crushing services, along with recycling our own concrete stocks into various products for resale.    

All our divisions are supported by a fully equipped workshop staffed by qualified tradespeople, and we have recently expanded to add space for three additional boilermakers. We focus on proactive servicing and repairs to minimize downtime for our customers.

G & G Markwell stands as a shining example of what can be achieved through hard work and perseverance. The key to success, as many successful business leaders will tell you, is plain hard work. If you’re willing to put in the effort, take a few chances, and never give up, anything is possible.

Safety and quality are at the core of everything we do. Learn more about our commitment to responsible operations. Contact us on 07 4774 7300.