Preparation/Laboratory Technician - Muswellbrook

Junee Southern Cross; Muswellbrook; Hybrid; AUD 34,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Health & wellbeing platform

Employee assistance program

Discounted health insurance

Cliqit discounts

Salary sacrifice

Job summary

Bureau Veritas is seeking a casual Preparation/Laboratory Technician for our Muswellbrook site. The role focuses on preparing coal samples with specialised equipment and performing laboratory tests, including simulating coal production processes to test coal properties.

Successful candidates will be physically fit, able to perform manual handling, and may have a background in lab sample preparation. A Certificate III/IV in Laboratory skills is preferred, with flexibility for shift work and

Qualifications

• Physically fit and able to perform manual handling.
• Experience in a laboratory or sample preparation is preferred but not essential.
• Certificate III or IV in Laboratory skills (preferred).
• Ability to pass an Order 43 Medical.

Responsibilities

• Prepare coal samples using specialised equipment.
• Conduct laboratory testing and simulate coal production processes.
• Work Monday to Friday with weekend overtime as required.

Education

Certificate III/IV in Laboratory skills

Job description

About Bureau Veritas:

Created in 1828, Bureau Veritas is a world leader in laboratory testing, inspection and certification services.

We have a vital role in maintaining quality, safety and environmental standards of countless products, commodities, systems, buildings, infrastructure, and projects.

In every industry sector we play, Bureau Veritas acts as a trusted guardian of the quality, safety and environmental standards which protect our population and safeguard our communities.

For over 70 years, Bureau Veritas has been serving the Pacific, including Australia and New Zealand.Today, our business 2,800+ employees and operates 50 offices and labs across the Pacific.

Fuels

Bureau Veritas provides high quality data to accurately assess the quantity and quality of a wide range of commodities as they move through global supply chains

Providing inspections and laboratory testing services for all Oil & Petrochemicals as well as coal.

The Opportunity

We are seeking casual Preparation/Laboratory Technician to join our team at our Muswellbrook site. The focus of this role will be using specialised equipment and performing manual handling tasks to prepare coal samples and laboratory testing. You will also be involved in the simulation of coal production processes in order to test the properties of coal samples.

Roster

Monday to Friday with weekend overtime as required.

About You

To be successful in this role you will need to possess the following:

• Physically fit and capable of performing manual handling tasks
• Previous laboratory or sample preparation experience in any field would be well regarded but is not essential
• Certificate III or IV in Laboratory skills (preferred but not required)
• A methodical and well organised approach to your work.
• Ability to pass an Order 43 Medical
• Valid NSW driver’s license
• Would suit an applicant looking for a career change, transferrable skills from hospitality and retail areas
• Ability to work shift work and weekend overtime is essential
• Must be reliable and with good communication skills

How we care

We offer a competitive salary and an opportunity to advance your career in a leading global organisation, as well as:

• Fantastic Training and Development opportunities

• Discounted Health & Wellbeing Platform

• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program supported by Lifework's

• Discounted Health Insurance with Bupa

• Access to Cliqit, an employee retail discounts portal

• Superannuation Salary Sacrifice

A rewarding career

This role offers more than building a resume—it's a chance to leave your mark. We offer you the opportunity to build your career and give you the recognition you deserve. Make an impact doing work you can be proud of at Bureau Veritas. Contribute to a global mission to enhance standards with integrity, and help us create a brighter future for our next generations, and a safer society for us all. The opportunity to work within a supportive close-knit team, learn new skills and gain training which could lead to the broader Bureau Veritas network for future career development.

Bureau Veritas is an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles at Bureau Veritas, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Veterans (Defence experience is desirable) and people of all backgrounds. If you have any support or access requirements, we will partner with you and assist you through our recruitment process.