Hands-On Soil & Concrete Lab Trainee

Construction Sciences; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18-month traineeship

Cert IV training

Funded training modules

Company ute (after 6 months)?

Career growth

Job summary

Construction Sciences is hiring Trainee Soil Technicians to join our Adelaide team. No degree or prior industry experience is required—just reliability and a willingness to learn. The role involves hands-on lab work testing soils and concrete, with training toward a Cert IV while you work.

This is a full-time, permanent position with an 18‑month traineeship leading to ongoing employment. You’ll gain practical skills on the job and may access a company ute for site-based roles after six months,

Qualifications

• Must be reliable with a good attitude and willingness to learn.
• No degree required; hands-on background suitable.
• Able to lift 10–20 kg regularly and perform lab/field tasks.
• Current Australian driver's license and unrestricted working rights.
• Cert IV qualification through in-house training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Testing soils and concrete in the laboratory initially.
• Learning from experienced technicians and supervisors.
• Preparing clear, accurate records and reports.
• Completing physical tasks in the laboratory and on-site.
• Providing great service to construction clients.
• Hands-on laboratory testing including soil prep, concrete cylinder testing, and trial mixes.

Skills

Reliability

Team attitude

Willingness to learn

Physical fitness

Driver's license

Working rights

Education

Cert IV in Laboratory Techniques

Job description

Construction Sciences is hiring Trainee Soil Technicians to join our Adelaide team. No degree or prior industry experience is required—just reliability and a willingness to learn. The role involves hands-on lab work testing soils and concrete, with training toward a Cert IV while you work.

This is a full-time, permanent position with an 18‑month traineeship leading to ongoing employment. You’ll gain practical skills on the job and may access a company ute for site-based roles after six months,