Experienced & Trainee Soil Testing Technicians

Construction Sciences

Mackay Regional

On-site

AUD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Job Security
Overtime pay
Training pathways
Company vehicle
Career progression
Parental leave
Kiwa rewards
EAP

Job summary

Construction Sciences is seeking Trainee & Experienced Soil Testing Technicians for our Mackay team. You will work in both the lab and field, delivering essential testing and reports to support infrastructure projects across Australia and New Zealand.

We offer permanent roles with overtime, training pathways toward Cert IV and Diploma, a company ute for fieldwork, and clear career progression. Our equal opportunity policy welcomes diverse applicants.

Qualifications

  • Solid communication skills.
  • Team player with a strong work ethic.
  • Driver’s license.
  • Australian/NZ Citizen, Permanent Resident, or unrestricted work rights if on a visa.

Skills

Solid communication skills
Team player with a strong work ethic
Driver’s license
Australian/NZ Citizen or unrestricted

Job description

The Opportunity

We’re looking for Trainee & Experienced Soil Testing Technicians to join our Mackay team! You’ll work in both the lab and field, helping deliver essential testing and reports.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for Trainee & Experienced Soil Testing Technicians to join our Mackay team! You’ll work in both the lab and field, helping deliver essential testing and reports.

Why You’ll Love Working Here
  • Job Security: Permanent role with plenty of hours and overtime pay.
  • Develop a career & Opportunities for further training, including Cert IV and Diploma pathways.
  • Company Vehicle: Ute provided for fieldwork.
  • Career Pathways: Many of our managers started as technicians—grow your career with us.
  • Family-Friendly: Paid parental leave for both mums and dads.
  • Kiwa Rewards: Discounts on shopping, fuel, holidays, insurances, novated leases and more
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
What You’ll Bring
  • Solid communication skills
  • Team player with a strong work ethic
  • Driver’s license
  • Australian/NZ Citizen, Permanent Resident, or unrestricted work rights if on a visa

Construction Sciences is Australia’s leading construction materials testing organisation. We deliver infrastructure project support services such as construction materials testing, environmental consulting and specialised testing throughout Australia and New Zealand.

Engineering and Construction companies engage us to deliver accurate results critical to the design and construction of roads, bridges, dams, airports, mines and rail infrastructure.

We are part of the Kiwa Group of companies, a global leader and supplier of testing, inspection and certification services in more 40 countries.

At Construction Sciences we are dedicated to fostering a positive and equitable workplace environment for all. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.

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