Construction Materials Testing Technician - Experienced

Coffey Testing; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime & penalties

LAFHA

Accommodation options

Company car

Recognition program

Lab events

Wellness initiatives

Above Award terms

Job summary

Coffey Testing is expanding and seeks motivated Construction Materials Testing Technicians for our NSW operations. The role involves hands-on field and lab testing of soils, aggregates and concrete to strict standards, with a focus on safety and quality.

We offer pathways for growth, overtime options, and a supportive team environment across a national network of labs and field sites. A current driver’s licence is essential and NATA experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in CMT industry.
• Commitment to quality assurance and workplace safety.
• Physically fit and able to perform heavy lifting.
• Experience in field and laboratory testing to Australia standards (AS1289/AS1141/AS1012).
• NATA signatory status advantageous.
• NDM Radiation license advantageous.
• Current manual driver’s licence essential.

Skills

CMT experience

QA & safety

Manual handling

Field & lab testing

AS standards knowledge

NATA signatory

NDM Radiation license

Driver's license

Job description

• Location16 Callistemon Close,Warabrook, NSW, 2304,Australia
• Employee TypeFull Time

Contact information

• Contact NameHuman Resources
• Contact Phone[phone]***
• Contact *******@coffeytesting.com

Description

Coffey Testing has been successful is gaining a new contract and this has given us the ability to provide exciting new opportunities for motivated and experienced Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Technicians to join us in our new location based at Taree.

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 wants 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.

If you can meet or demonstrate some or all of the following criteria, we want to hear from you:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in Construction Materials Testing industry;
• Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to quality assurance and workplace safety;
• Is physically fit and able to perform a manual labour-intensive role which includes heavy lifting;
• Can work effectively under pressure, prioritising work to meet client demands;
• Has sound experience in field and laboratory construction materials testing to Australia standards or is looking to start a career in construction materials testing;
• Has the ability to work autonomously and displays a level of self-motivation;
• Performs an undertaking of a variety of manual tasks in the field and in the laboratory, including preparing and testing soil, aggregates & concrete samples;
• Completing the following tests - Triaxials, permeabilities, aggregates, rock testing and materials;
• Liaising with Coffey Testing’s client onsite on testing schedules, procedures and results, representing the Coffey Testing brand;
• Can perform routine quality assurance checks and calibrations, ensuring all equipment is maintained;
• Ensures accuracy of test results and timely output of work;
• Has demonstrated experience in laboratory and field testing in soils, aggregates and/or concrete to relevant standards (AS1289, AS1141, AS1012);
• Is NATA approved Signatory (highly advantageous);
• Ideally holds a current NDM Radiation license (highly advantageous); and/or
• Holds a current manual driver's licence (essential).

What Coffey Testing can offer

Here at Coffey Testing, 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:

• Investment in our employee’s growthand development through both internal and company funded external training (Certificate pathway in Laboratory Techniques);
• Additional Overtime, Penalty Rates and Living Away from Home Allowance (LAFHA) (subject to project undertaking);
• Access to accommodation options (subject to project undertaking);
• Company Car (subject to project undertaking);
• Company initiatives such as a recognition & reward program, monthly lab events/competitions and health and wellness initiatives;
• Supportive and friendly team environment;
• Coverage by an Enterprise Agreement offering above Award conditions to all technical staff;
• Additional paid parental leave; and

We believe in equal opportunityAt Coffey Testing; we are a proud, culturally diverse workforce and embrace the notion of equity. We value the different talents, experiences and perspectives a culturally diverse workforce brings to our business and encourage you to apply.