Field Tester

Adbri; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Tec, a leading supplier of premixed concrete, aggregates and sands, invites applications for a Field Tester in its Chipping Norton lab. You will perform soil and aggregate testing, assist in trial mixing, prepare samples and calibrate equipment, gaining exposure to compliance testing and national accreditation processes.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and a proactive work ethic within a fast-paced environment at a national company, with opportunities to develop skills and knowledge.

Qualifications

• Entry level candidates encouraged to apply; training provided.
• Experience in construction materials testing is preferred but not essential.
• Commitment to safety, quality and environment.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to follow testing standards and supervisor instructions.

Responsibilities

• Laboratory testing of concrete, aggregates and related construction materials (training provided).
• Reporting of accurate results.
• Adhering to procedures and work systems.
• Perform equipment calibration and basic maintenance as required.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health and environmental requirements.
• Assist NSW technical/lab team with ISO/IEC 17025 NATA accreditation.

Skills

License

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Team player

Education

Certificate III in Laboratory Skills

Cert IV in Laboratory Techniques

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The role

We currently have an opportunity for a Field Tester to join our technical team on a permanent full-time basis. Working in the laboratory at Chipping Norton, this position will see you gain exposure to the compliance testing of soils and aggregates, concrete and other construction materials.

Your primary duties will include a broad range of soils and aggregate testing, assisting in trial mixing, sample preparation, equipment calibration and computer-based analysis.

If you are reliable, have a strong work ethic and are committed to safety, then this is your opportunity to join our team.

As part of a national company, we recognise that people are our most valuable assets. We offer a friendly team environment and opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills, whilst working with a leading Australian company.

Responsibilities

• Laboratory testing of concrete, aggregates, and associated construction materials. - training will be provided.
• Reporting of accurate results.
• Adhere to procedures and work systems.
• Perform equipment calibration and basic maintenance as required.
• Ensure compliance with relevant safety, health, and environmental requirements.
• Assist the NSW technical and laboratory team with ISO/IEC 17025 NATA accreditation.

What You Will Need To Succeed

• Entry level candidates are encouraged to apply, all training will be provided.
• Experience in construction materials testing – concrete, soils and aggregates are preferred but not essential.
• A commitment to safety, quality, and the environment
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to follow instructions from supervisor and from testing Standards.
• Ability to self-motivate and take initiative and work in high pace work culture.
• Able to work alone and/or as a team member.
• Australian driver’s license
• Construction Industry White Card being an advantage, but not essential.
• Certificate III in Laboratory Skills or Cert IV in Laboratory Techniques being an advantage, but not essential.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office being an advantage.

Our business

Hy-Tec is a leading supplier of premixed concrete, aggregates, and sands to the commercial, industrial, civil and residential construction sectors. With plants and quarries, Hy-Tec supplies in excess of one million cubic meters of premixed concrete per annum to its customers. Hy-Tec is a fully owned entity of Adbri Limited; a constructions materials and industrial minerals manufacturing company that has been building a better Australia since 1882. Adbri's respected brands employ over 1500 people and together provide cement, lime, concrete, aggregates, concrete products and industrial minerals nationally. We will be progressively short-listing applications. If this looks like it could be your next role.