Experience the Merrett Logging Difference: Cutting-Edge Equipment and Expertise for Timber Harvesting
Over 40+ Years of Experience
and Knowledge
Over 90 Valued Staff
Members
Proud Sponsor of over
25 community clubs
Hauled over 900,000 tonnes
per annum
A Family-Owned Business with Deep Roots in Sustainable Forestry
Merrett Logging is a family-run forestry harvesting and haulage business in Penola. At Merrett Logging, we provide our local industries with timber and timber products. We produce and transport quality products using state-of-the-art equipment, and to ensure quality is maintained throughout the process, we employ the most qualified and experienced tradespeople. With the demand for wood increasing in several sectors like construction and household furniture, Merrett Logging is your best from-the-source solution.
Our People
Merrett Logging employs over 100 hand-picked experienced, and committed staff. All our staff believe in our company’s values, and our combined team experience makes us the leading logging business in Australia.
Want a career with Merrett Logging?
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Recent News
Just like the forestry industry, Merrett Logging is constantly changing and evolving. Read the latest news below to stay up to date with events in the industry and updates within our company.
Committed to a Greener Future
Sustainability is one of our core values at Merrett Logging, keeping the planet and our community at the heart of our business. Trees are vital to our planet’s carbon dioxide cycle and provide habitats for a variety of wildlife – and that’s why sustainable forestry is so important. We harvest our softwood every 15 years, only taking what we need without depleting our sources. Sustainability is ensuring we leave a better world for future generations.
Local Roots, Nationwide Reach
Merrett Logging’s base camp is in Penola, South Australia. However, we have a broader service area with a depot in Mount Gambler and deliver as far as Colac, and Geelong. We work within South Australia and Victoria’s green triangle, which spreads between Portland, Hamilton, Penola and Millicent. If you’re in the area, don’t hesitate to call us for all your forestry harvesting and haulage needs.
Stay Up to Date
As the demand for timber increases, it’s always best to keep up with the latest technology and news in the forestry industry. At Merrett Logging, we keep all our clients up to date with the latest, including new machinery and developments. We also encourage any of our clients to get in touch to discuss future plans with us – our friendly staff are happy to answer any questions you may have.
👨🔧 Farewell Tyson Murphy 🛠️
After 18 years with Merrett Logging, today we’re saying farewell to one of our own.
Tyson started with us in 2008 as a heavy vehicle apprentice — our very first apprentice — and has grown with the business every step of the way. Not only did he complete his trade, he backed it up with a second trade in Automotive Electrical, continually building his skillset and becoming one of the most knowledgeable technicians in our team.
Over the years Tyson has come to understand our fleet inside out. From John Deere equipment and Waratah harvesting attachments through to fitting our Guardian safety systems, his training, attention to detail and problem-solving ability have played a huge role in keeping our operation running safely and efficiently.
More than just a super smart technician, Tys has been part of countless milestones at Merrett Logging. A tragic horse owner and punter with plenty of stories (it’s like something you would see on blue heelers or something) and a genuinely cracking bloke to have in the shed and in our management team.
While he’s decided to move into a different career path, he leaves with our full respect and appreciation. We wish him nothing but success in his next chapter and thank him sincerely for everything he’s given to the business over the past 18 years.
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🚜 WE ARE HIRING - HARVESTER OPERATORS 🌲
Merrett Logging is on the lookout for skilled Harvester Operators to join our team!
✔️ Strong safety culture (back-to-back GTTIA Safety Award winners)
✔️ Family-owned business with 40+ years in forestry
✔️ Attractive rates
✔️ Personal work ute included
If you take pride in your production, look after your gear, and want to be part of a solid crew — we’d love to hear from you.
Send your resume to adam@merrettlogging.com.au or apply on line merrettlogging.au
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🚛 START YOUR 2026 RIGHT — JOIN THE MERRETT LOGGING TEAM 🌲🔧
We’re on the lookout for a qualified Heavy Diesel Mechanic to kick off the new year with us in the Green Triangle.
If you take pride in your workmanship, enjoy working with modern equipment, and want to be part of a family-run business with more than 40 years in forestry… this is your chance.
What we offer:
🔹 Full-time position in a well-equipped workshop
🔹 Supportive crew + strong safety culture
🔹 Attractive Remuneration
🔹 Variety of work across trucks, harvesters, forwarders & loaders
If you’re ready to make 2026 your year, we’d love to hear from you.
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We offer the best harvesting and haulage services in the forestry industry. With experienced truck drivers and harvest operators, there’s no gap in our services that isn’t driven by quality and excellence.