Concrete Field Technician | Warabrook

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Fully maintained work ute & phone

Uniforms & PPE provided

Autonomy in role

RDOs and overtime

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials Australia Pty Ltd – Mayfield NSW is seeking a Concrete Field Tester to join the Warabrook Laboratory, serving the Newcastle, Hunter & Central Coast region. This entry-level role suits self-motivated individuals with strong communication and a good work ethic.

You will perform field testing, calibrations, and laboratory testing, ensuring NATA requirements are met and supporting the technical team. A current Australian driver’s license is essential.

Qualifications

• Impeccable customer focus.
• Self-motivated with good communication skills.
• Physically fit with a strong work ethic.
• Read and apply standards and specifications.
• Health and safety oriented.
• Driver’s license (Australian) essential.
• Willing to obtain a Construction White Card.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

customer focus

driven/exceptional motivation

risk awareness

read standards

health and safety

literacy & numeracy

physically fit

Education

Testing Operations/Lab Techniques

Job description

026 Heidelberg Materials Australia Pty Ltd – Mayfield NSW

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

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.