Concrete Field Technician | Warabrook

Heidelberg Materials Australia; Mayfield; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate starting at $/

Weekly pay cycle

Fully maintained ute & phone

Uniforms & PPE provided

Autonomy in role

Opportunity to visit projects

Global brand presence

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials Australia is seeking a Concrete Field Tester based at Warabrook Laboratory to support testing across the Newcastle, Hunter and Central Coast region. This entry-level role calls for a motivated individual with strong communication, a good work ethic, and physical fitness to perform field and laboratory tests.

Key tasks include field testing, equipment calibration, and ensuring compliance with NATA requirements.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused approach required.
• Self-motivated and eager to learn.
• Attention to safety and risk awareness.
• Able to interpret standards and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform field testing in Newcastle, Hunter & Central Coast regions.
• Carry out equipment calibrations.
• Conduct laboratory testing operations.
• Ensure NATA requirements are met.
• Assist the technical team.

Skills

Customer focus

Motivation

Safety mindset

Reading standards

Education

Testing operations / Lab techniques

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!