Concrete Tester

Kearney's Concrete Testing; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Paid overtime available

Full paid training

Certificate III & IV funded

Uniforms, PPE and testing equipment

Job summary

Kearneys Concrete Testing (KCT) is growing and seeks reliable, motivated people to join as Concrete Testers. You dont need prior testing or lab experience; full training is provided with funded Certificate III & IV if pursued. A current Australian drivers licence, strong work ethic and willingness to learn are required.

The role involves travel between sites and a company vehicle. Salary ranges from $80,000 to $100,000 per year with overtime; uniforms, PPE and testing equipment supplied;

Qualifications

• Hold a current Australian drivers licence.
• Be reliable and punctual.
• Enjoy working outdoors and travelling between different locations.
• Be comfortable working independently.
• Can follow procedures accurately.
• Communicate confidently with different people.
• Want a long-term career, not just another short-term job.
• Previous concrete testing or construction experience is welcome, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Travelling between construction sites.
• Testing fresh concrete for strength, durability and compliance.
• Recording test results using KCT systems.
• Communicating with site supervisors, builders and concrete suppliers.
• Transporting concrete specimens to our holding facility or Yatala laboratory.
• Looking after testing equipment and company vehicle.
• Following safety procedures and KCT testing requirements.
• Youll spend much of your time working independently out on the road while still being supported by the wider KCT team.

Skills

Current drivers licence

Job description

Looking for a hands‑on job with a company vehicle, paid overtime and genuine career progression?

Kearney’s Concrete Testing (KCT) is growing, and we’re looking for reliable, motivated people to join our team as Concrete Testers.

You don’t need concrete testing or laboratory experience.

If you have a current Australian driver’s licence, a strong work ethic and are willing to learn, we’ll provide the training you need to build a career in the construction materials testing industry.

WHAT YOU’LL GET

$80,000–$100,000 per year depending on experience and overtime

Company vehicle provided

Paid overtime available

Full paid training — no previous testing experience required

Certificate III & IV in Laboratory Operations fully funded if you choose to complete them

Uniforms, PPE and testing equipment supplied

Work across a variety of major construction projects

Genuine opportunities for promotion

Career pathways into Soil Testing, Laboratory Operations and KCT Scanning

Join a growing, family-owned Queensland business

WHAT DOES A CONCRETE TESTER ACTUALLY DO?

This is a mobile, hands‑on role — not a job where you’ll be sitting behind a desk all day.

You’ll travel between construction sites throughout your allocated area, working with builders, concrete suppliers, supervisors and project managers to help ensure concrete meets required standards.

Your day may include:

• Travelling between construction sites
• Testing fresh concrete for strength, durability and compliance
• Recording test results using KCT systems
• Communicating with site supervisors, builders and concrete suppliers
• Transporting concrete specimens to our holding facility or Yatala laboratory
• Looking after your testing equipment and company vehicle
• Following safety procedures and KCT testing requirements

Every day is different, and you'll spend much of your time working independently out on the road while still being supported by the wider KCT team.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Experience isn't the most important thing to us.

We’re looking for people who are dependable, willing to learn and take pride in doing a job properly.

You could be a great fit if you:

• Hold a current Australian driver’s licence
• Are reliable and punctual
• Enjoy working outdoors and travelling between different locations
• Are comfortable working independently
• Can follow procedures accurately
• Communicate confidently with different people
• Want a long-term career, not just another short-term job
• Previous concrete testing or construction experience is welcome, but it is not essential.

COMING FROM ANOTHER INDUSTRY?

Don't assume you need laboratory experience to apply.

This role may suit people currently working in construction, labouring, warehousing, deliveries, logistics, landscaping, manufacturing or other hands‑on roles who want to move into a technical construction career.

If you're reliable and willing to learn, we can teach you the testing side of the job.

WHERE CAN THIS CAREER TAKE YOU?

At KCT, Concrete Testing can be the starting point rather than the final destination.

As our business continues to expand into Soil Testing, Concrete Cutting/Coring and Scanning, we're creating new opportunities for our people.

Depending on your interests, ability and experience, future opportunities may include:

• Senior Field Tester
• Soil Field Tester
• Concrete & Soil Laboratory Technician
• Team Leader & Supervisor positions
• Laboratory Management
• Technical specialist roles

We believe in developing and promoting our own people wherever possible.

ABOUT KCT

Kearney’s Concrete Testing is a growing, family-owned construction materials testing company servicing Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Northern New South Wales.

With more than 200 active construction projects, we’re helping support some of the region’s major infrastructure and commercial developments.

Our reputation has been built on providing accurate, reliable and timely testing services — and our continued growth is creating opportunities for people who want to grow with us.

READY FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT?

You don't need years of experience.

You don't need to already be a concrete tester.

We're looking for the right attitude, reliability and willingness to learn.

Kearney’s Concrete Testing — build your career while helping build Queensland.