About us

About Goodchild Enterprises

With over 28 years of experience in the industry, if there's one thing we know about here at Goodchild Enterprises, it's BATTERIES. From a background as a Battery Wholesaler starting in 1988, we have evolved to a position of authority in the trade, furnishing our expertise to a diverse range of clients across WA.

Goodchild Enterprises is the sole distributor of BOSCH Batteries in Western Australia and has been a Preferred Supplier to the Capricorn Society since 1990.

We are a major independent company, importing and wholesaling a large range of batteries and offering a very competitive pricing structure to our clients. We supply many world class brands and don't rely on any single supplier for our products. Goodchild Enterprises is solely owned and run by a Western Australian family with three generations of the extended Goodchild family currently involved in the Business.

With up to 11 vehicles on the road, our considerable range of quality products can be delivered anywhere in the metropolitan area, usually on the day your ordered is placed. If you are outside the metropolitan area, we will deliver free to the freight company of your choice. This value-added service has allowed Goodchild Enterprises to become a powerful force amongst their competitors.

Contact us today to find out how we can assist you.

Rex Goodchild

Rex Goodchild

Managing Director and Business Owner

(08) 9417 7033

Rex is the 3rd generation of the Goodchild family to have owned and operated the business servicing the entire state of Western Australia from a South of the River location.

Laying claim to over 55 years of continuous experience, most of this in the automotive industry, Rex understands the benefits of running a company that provides exceptional products and customer service to clients and end users.

Rex has built Goodchild Enterprises on an ethos of top class friendly service, sourcing the best products exclusively and providing these to the industry at competitive prices. The company currently specialises in the supply of quality batteries, oil and lubricants.

Rex continues to work in his business on a daily basis using his skills in negotiating and dealing with international manufacturers to bring you – the customer – top quality reliable products at economical prices.

Roger Goodchild

Roger Goodchild

General Manager and Automotive Professional

(08) 9417 7033

Roger is a 4th generation member of the Goodchild family.

Roger supervises the daily operations of Goodchild Enterprises and the Goodchild Showroom hand in hand with Andrew Beck. He is a very experienced battery person.

Roger offers clients a wealth of battery, & battery related, knowledge and is on hand to solve technical queries. He liaises with Suppliers and attends interstate & overseas battery conferences on behalf of the Business.

Warren Goodchild

Warren Goodchild

Business Development / Automotive Specialist

(08) 9417 7033

Warren is 4th generation member of the Goodchild family.

Warren is part of the sales team with Rex Burgess and Rod Pettit offering sales distribution as well as technical and traction advice. He is heavily involved in the sales of Oils and Lubricants as well as having extensive knowledge of batteries with over 30 years mechanical experience.

He is trained in the building and servicing of Traction batteries.

He is an integral part of the management team and is involved in conjunction with Roger and Andrew in the operation of the company. He also attends the Planning and Company Policy Committee headed up by Rex Goodchild.

Andrew Beck

Andrew Beck

General Manager and Automotive Professional

(08) 9417 7033

Andrew has been with Goodchild Enterprises for 8 years and is highly experienced. He is a fully qualified mechanic and has managed other automotive business before coming to Goodchild Enterprises.

Andrew is responsible for the incoming and outgoing stock through the 10 company vehicles and is also responsible for quality control of the products.

Andrew is also Goodchild’s Fleet Manager ensuring all Goodchild vehicles are well maintained and up to road standard thereby providing the timely and reliable delivery service that sets Goodchild’s apart from their industry competitors.

Andrew works hand in hand with Roger and, being a family member, attends the Planning and Company Policy Committee headed up by Rex Goodchild.

As a family member, he sits on the Planning and Company Policy Committee headed up by Rex Goodchild.

Rex Burgess

Rex Burgess

Sales Manager and Automotive Professional

(08) 9417 7033

Rex has been associated with the automotive industry for almost a decade. During this time his commitment to customer service and development of excellent business to business relationships has become well known.

Since joining the company in 2012 Rex has used his skill set to build strong distribution channels for Goodchild Enterprises range of quality batteries.

Rex is currently responsible for Business Development in the Automotive, Industrial and Marine sectors including Traction and remote power systems. He has been a key driver in the rapid growth of the company's rapidly growing Oils and Lubricants business.

Rex is happy to provide his expertise and service to all prospective trade enquiry and looks forward to hearing from you should you require assistance.

Arthur Bishop

Arthur Bishop

Products Manager and Mr. Fix It

(08) 9417 7033

Arthur has been associated with Goodchild Enterprises and other of the Goodchild family businesses for over 35 years.

Since joining the company on a full time basis on 2008 Arthur has become an indispensable member of the team. On a daily basis he assists Rex Goodchild and the Company Line Managers with various functions while also being responsible for supplier invoices.

Arthur’s background in Telecommunications having worked in the Network Engineering section of Telstra as an Electronics Design Draftsman make him well qualified to assist clients with difficult technical enquiries. Arthur’s skills are also critical in the management of Goodchild Enterprises IT Systems, Website, Catalogues and Advertising.

Rod Pettit

Rod Pettit

Sales / Business Development / Automotive Specialist

(08) 9417 7033

Rod has had 20+ years in the Automotive Business and over 15 years with Goodchild Enterprises.

Rod’s role in the company is developing battery sales and also the oil and lubricant arm of the business throughout Western Australia.

He works he works directly and in conjunction with Rex Goodchild and Rex Burgess as part of the sales team.