Construction Materials Testing Technician - Entry-Level

Coffey Testing; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training Academy

Career progression

Overtime & Penalty Rates

Company car (subject to project)

Job summary

Coffey Testing is seeking motivated individuals to start a career as a Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Technician across Western Sydney locations. You will train in our Laboratory and on-site at major projects, learning to test soils, aggregates and concrete while recording results and ensuring quality under safety guidelines.

As you gain experience, opportunities grow to manage testing programs, operate across multiple sites and progress toward senior technical or leadership roles.

Qualifications

• No formal degree required; entry-level technician position with on-site/lab training.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills in construction materials testing processes.
• Ability to follow test methods and quality requirements with attention to safety integrity.

Responsibilities

• Travel to project sites to perform field testing and sampling.
• Conduct tests on soils, aggregates, concrete and related materials.
• Record results accurately and report tests using Geotester platforms.
• Work with site supervisors, engineers and project teams to ensure compliance with specs.

Skills

Safety consciousness

Autonomy

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Computer literacy

Tools

Geotester

Job description

Coffey Testing has been successful is gaining a new contract and this has given us the ability to provide opportunities for motivated people that are interested in starting a career as aConstruction Materials Testing (CMT) Technician to join us for work we have in a variety of Western Sydney locations.

Coffey Testing - A bit about us!

We are one of Australia’s largest construction materials testing providers. We have been delivering testing services to the transport infrastructure, oil and gas and mining industries for over 65 years. We have an extensive network of permanent and site-specific testing facilities located across Australia, including in some of Australia’s most remote locations.

With that amount of experience and millions of tests under our belt – our clients choose us to provide deep insights into the properties of the materials they’re dealing with. We apply specialised testing and analysis services, using international best practice and conformance standards to achieve detailed, quality results. We provide independent NATA accredited testing services.

The Opportunities

If you are someone who would like to play a vital role in ensuring the quality and safety of the construction materials used in some of Australia’s largest rail, mining and infrastructure projects, we want to hear from you! Our mission is "We work with the best, because only the best wants what Coffey Testing can provide...peace of mind".We are built on teamwork to ensure we deliver quality results, safely to our clients and recognise that without the hard work of our people, this would not be possible.

What a Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Technician does

As a new starter, you'll work alongside experienced technicians learning how to test construction materials such as soil, concrete and aggregates. You'll spend time both in the laboratory and on construction sites, collecting samples, performing tests, recording results, and helping ensure projects are built to specification.

A typical day might involve:

• Travelling to project sites to carry out field testing.
• Sampling soils, aggregates, concrete, and other construction materials.
• Performing tests in line with relevant test methods, to a high level of quality and ensuring integrity of results
• Recording and reporting test results into Geotester.
• Working closely with site supervisors, engineers, and project teams.
• Learning industry standards and quality requirements.

As your experience grows, so do the opportunities. Experienced technicians take on more responsibility including:

• Managing testing programs on major infrastructure projects.
• Operating independently across multiple sites.
• Leading site laboratories on large projects.
• Progressing into senior technical, laboratory management, project management, or leadership roles.

What we look for in a candidate

We are built on teamwork to ensure we deliver quality results safely to our clients. We recognise that without the hard work of our people, this would not be possible. We’re seeking a candidate whose values reflect our own who is someone that demonstrates integrity, takes ownership and pride in their work, works collaboratively as part of a team, and is driven to continuously deliver high-quality results you are someone that aligns with our values and has the below qualities and meets the criteria, we encourage you to apply:

• You are safety conscious and practice this everyday;
• You have pride in your work and expect quality outcomes from yourself;
• You are motivated and willing to learn;
• You can be trusted to work autonomously and enjoy working as part of a team;
• You are physically fit and are capable of repeatedly lifting loads of 15kg and over;
• You work well under pressure and can prioritise your workload to meet client demands;
• You are comfortable using computer software technology;
• You hold a current manual driver's licence (advantageous).

What Coffey Testing Offers

To help you get to know us, all successful candidates attend our Training Academy in their first week. The program provides a thorough introduction to our company history, policies, processes, and procedures, along with practical, on-the-job training in our laboratory where you will learn a range of testing methods. We also offer structured career progression, supporting your development from entry-level CMT Technician (T1/T2) to advanced Technician roles (T3/T4) as your skills and experience grow. A part of this will be enrolling in a Certificate III in Laboratory skills or a Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques.

We believe that our employees are our biggest asset and we want our employees to experience job satisfaction. We have a range of employee benefits we offer nationally across the business:

• We invest in our employee's career growth and development through both internal and company funded external training (Certificate pathway in Laboratory Techniques);
• Coverage by an Enterprise Agreement offering above award conditions to all technician staff;
• Additional Overtime, Penalty Rates, and Living Away from Home Allowance (subject to project undertaking);
• Employee referral program with referral incentives and rewards;
• Access to accommodation options (subject to project undertaking);
• Company Car (subject to project undertaking);
• Opportunities to travel and see more of Australia working in our network of labs;
• Company initiatives such as recognition & reward program, monthly lab events/competitions and health and wellness initiatives (EAP);
• Additional paid parental leave;
• Novated vehicle leasing options.

We believe in equal opportunity

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where equity, respect and belonging are valued. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We recognise and value the unique talents, experiences and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings to our business and encourage you to apply.