Concrete Field Technician - Warabrook

heidelbergmaterials; Mayfield; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully maintained work ute & phone

Uniforms & PPE provided

Weekly pay & monthly RDO accrual

Autonomy in your role

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials Australia is hiring a Concrete Field Tester to join the Warabrook Laboratory, serving the Newcastle, Hunter & Central Coast region. This entry-level role emphasizes field testing, calibrations, and collaboration with the technical team.

The position is full-time and permanent with some weekend work, RDOs and overtime. A driver’s license and safety credentials are essential, with ongoing training and a path to career development across national projects.

Qualifications

• Impeccable customer focus and strong communication skills.
• Ability to read standards and specifications and apply them in testing.
• Strong safety awareness and a proactive approach to risk management.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a field laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform field testing in the Newcastle, Hunter & Central Coast areas.
• Carry out equipment calibrations and quality control checks.
• Conduct laboratory testing operations as required.
• Ensure NATA requirements are met in tests and reporting.
• Assist the technical team with project tasks.

Skills

Customer focus

Communication

Safety mindset

Reading standards

Numeracy

Education

Testing Operations certification

Laboratory Techniques

Tools

Field testing equipment

Job description

Join Our Team as a Concrete Field Tester at Heidelberg Materials Australia!

We're excited to announce an opportunity for a Concrete Field Tester to join our team at the Warabrook Laboratory, serving the Newcastle, Hunter & Central Coast region.

What's the role about?

You'll play a crucial part in testing concrete in the field. This is an entry-level position, so we're looking for self-motivated individuals with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. If you're physically fit and have a strong work ethic, you're just who we need!

What's in it for you?

This is a permanent full-time role, and yes, some weekend work is required, but you'll also accrue RDOs and overtime.

What we’re looking for:

• Impeccable customer focus
• High motivation and enthusiasm
• Risk awareness and safety-driven mindset
• Ability to read Standards and Specifications and execute accordingly

Your new role will involve:

• Performing field testing in the Newcastle, Hunter & Central Coast areas
• Carrying out equipment calibrations
• Conducting laboratory testing operations
• Ensuring NATA requirements are met
• Assisting the technical team

You’re a great fit if you:

• Have a current Australian Driver’s License (essential)
• Hold or are willing to obtain a valid Construction White Card
• Have a great attitude, work ethic, and willingness to learn
• Are tenacious and take ownership of your responsibilities
• Are customer-focused, detail-oriented, and motivated to achieve goals
• Have qualifications in Testing Operations and/or Laboratory Techniques (not essential)
• Exhibit excellent health and safety behaviors
• Possess strong literacy and numeracy skills (written & verbal)
• Are physically fit

What we offer:

• Competitive hourly rate starting at $33.20 (up to $37/hour for experienced candidates)
• Weekly pay cycle & monthly RDO accrual
• Fully maintained work ute & phone
• Uniforms & PPE provided
• A high degree of autonomy in your role
• Opportunity to visit most of our projects and see where our products end up
• Be part of a highly recognized global brand and growing organization
• Ongoing career and development opportunities nationally

All successful applicants will need to complete a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening. Random drug and alcohol tests are conducted on all Heidelberg Materials premises.

Heidelberg Materials is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people from all walks of life and encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disabilities, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, and the LGBTQI+ community.

We'll Make It Happen!