Wet Hire, Done Properly
Wet hire means you get the machine and the operator in one package, as opposed to dry hire, where you rent equipment and supply your own operator. Every machine we send to site arrives with one of our own vetted, ticketed operators behind the controls, so you get productivity, compliance, and safety from hour one, with none of the admin of recruiting, licensing, or managing a separate operator.
For project managers juggling multiple subcontractors, wet hire also simplifies liability and supervision. The operator is our employee, working under our safety systems and induction requirements, which means one less person you need to manage directly and one less set of compliance paperwork to chase.
Both options have their place, and the right choice usually comes down to whether you already have a qualified operator available in-house
With dry hire, you rent the machine only and supply your own operator — a good fit if you already have qualified staff on the bench and simply need the right equipment.
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You get the machine and a Mulroy Group operator together, the better fit when you're short-staffed, working to a tight deadline, or want the reassurance of an experienced operator who already knows the machine and the ground conditions.
Many of our clients run a mix of both. Dry hiring equipment for their own crews on longer-term jobs, and wet hiring machine-and-operator packages to cover gaps, last-minute call-outs, or short bursts of extra capacity.
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Mulroy has experienced civil crews ready to go. Call us today, and we'll get the right people on site fast.
We supply operators across a broad range of civil and earthmoving machinery, matched to your project and site conditions, including:
From compact/mini excavators for tight-access residential and subdivision work through to larger bulk earthworks machines.
Trenching, site clean-up, and material handling.
Final trim, road formation, and site leveling.
Hardstands, access roads, and compaction for pavement and foundation work.
Bulk earthworks, site clearing, and pad preparation.
Dust suppression and compaction support.
Material haulage, backfill, and spoil removal.
3 easy steps
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Share your project scope, machine type, timeframe, and site conditions. We'll recommend the right machine and operator pairing for the job.
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We draw from our pool of vetted, experienced operators and match them to the specific machine, site, and task at hand, not just the first available person.
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Operators complete all required site inductions, machine pre-starts, and safety checks before work begins, so there's no lost time on day one.
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Equipment is delivered ready to work, fully serviced and compliant, with all pre-start documentation completed.
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A direct line to our team throughout the job, if you need to extend, swap an operator, or scale up to a full crew, we handle it fast.
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At the end of the hire, we check in to make sure the outcome met your expectations and capture any feedback for future placements.
Our Vision & Values
Mulroy Group's wet hire service pairs quality, well-maintained machinery with our own licensed, experienced operators, so your project keeps moving without the added burden of sourcing machinery and people separately.
From a single excavator to a full crew, we mobilise fast across Perth and regional WA, backed by 20 years of hands-on civil construction experience.
Staff pull a sickie on a Monday, or you need a night-shift operator by Wednesday? We specialise in short-notice wet hire cover, with our phones on from early morning to late evening, seven days a week.
With 20 years in the civil construction industry, our team has personally worked the machines and the sites we now supply, including subdivisions, roads, freeways, and mining-adjacent projects across WA. That means we know what 'good' looks like on site, and we hold our operators to that standard.
Deep, practical experience operating in Western Australia's sandy soil conditions, giving project managers confidence that the operator on their machine already understands the ground they're working.
Every operator goes through our own team before being placed, so when we send someone to site, you can trust they're skilled, reliable, and ready to get the job done. We don't just fill roles; we select the right person for the job.
As a family-owned WA business, you deal directly with people who have skin in the game, not a call centre. Our clients can reach decision-makers directly, not an anonymous booking line.
Need one operator for a day, or a full crew for six months? Our model is built to flex with your project, scaling up when you need more hands, and scaling back down without long-term commitment when the job's done.
One Hire, Everything Covered
Mulroy Group is based in Perth and works state-wide. We supply wet hire machinery and operators across the Perth metro area and into regional and remote Western Australia, including short and long-term regional placements and FIFO-style arrangements where required.
Our team has direct, on-the-ground experience with WA's ground conditions, meaning machine selection, technique, and safety planning are matched to the site, not a one-size-fits-all approach brought over from the east coast. That local knowledge translates into fewer surprises, less rework, and equipment that performs the way it should from day one.
One Hire, Everything Covered
Safety underpins every wet hire placement we make. Operators are inducted to site-specific requirements before starting work, machines are pre-start checked, and we maintain open communication with site supervisors throughout the hire.
We take a proactive approach to identifying and managing risk on the sites we work, from ground conditions and traffic management through to plant-specific hazards. So our clients can focus on the project, not on managing compliance.
We specialise in fast turnaround, including last-minute and short-notice cover. Call our team directly to discuss your timeframe. The earlier we know, the more options we have, but we’re set up to respond quickly, including same-day and next-day requests where possible.
Yes. While we’re based in Perth, we supply wet hire machinery and operators into regional and remote Western Australia on a project-by-project basis, including FIFO-style arrangements where required.
All operators hold a current White Card and the relevant tickets and Verification of Competency (VOC) for their machine, plus any additional licences required for the specific task. Every operator is also personally vetted by our team before being placed on-site, and documentation is kept on file and available on request.
Yes. Get in touch with our team and we’ll work with you to extend the hire, swap the operator, or adjust the scope as your project changes.
Wet hire can be arranged for short-term, last-minute needs through to long-term project placements. Speak to our team about what suits your project.
Wet hire is generally quoted per machine and operator combination, based on the equipment type, hire duration, and site location. Get in touch with your project details for a tailored quote.
Mulroy Group ensures equipment is serviced and compliant before it reaches your site, and our operators carry out pre-start checks throughout the hire so any issues are caught early.
Yes. Beyond single machine and operator placements, we can scale up to support a full crew across multiple machines and trades as your project requires.
Tell us what you need. We'll put the right people and solutions in front of you.
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