Trainee Technician / Technician

PTG Group; Gympie Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GSG Laboratories, an Australian materials testing provider, seeks a motivated technician or trainee to join our regional team. You will perform field and lab testing, train in test methods, and ensure accurate results across a range of standard methods.

Ideally, you bring a Certificate 3 in Construction Materials Testing and a Nuclear Gauge License, and are willing to travel when required. Join us to contribute to projects across Queensland and beyond.

Qualifications

• Experience using standard MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Ability to communicate clearly with clients and internal staff.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to travel for work and work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Undertake field and laboratory testing across a broad range of methods.
• Complete laboratory testing at required production levels.
• Undertake training in test methods.
• Follow procedures directed by Laboratory Manager.
• Prepare worksheets and verify measurements and calculations.
• Maintain and test equipment and keep the workspace tidy.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork/Autonomy

Soil Technician experience

Education

Certificate 3 in Construction Materials Testing

Tools

Nuclear Gauge License

Job description

GSG Laboratories is an Australian owned and operated provider of construction materials, environmental and agricultural testing and drilling services, operating through a network of NATA-accredited base laboratories across Queensland and New South Wales.

We deliver high-quality testing to projects in every sector of construction and agriculture, from residential and commercial developments to transport infrastructure, renewables, mining, oil and gas, and rural work. Alongside our base laboratories, we provide branch and annex (onsite) laboratory services Australia wide, and our regional footprint means we can mobilise staff and resources quickly.

Our technicians, scientists and drillers bring decades of in-depth experience to projects of every size, backed by an administration team that keeps results accurate and on time.

That expertise has deep roots in regional Queensland, tracing back to Wide Bay Geotechnical Services, established in 1986. Following the acquisition of East West Enviroag, the businesses unified as GSG Laboratories in October 2024, and our recent acquisition by Protest CMT marks the next stage in that growth.

When you join our team, you'll be part of our bigger picture, shaping communities through inspiration and innovation. We want you to be a part of our vision... to lead and grow through action, innovation, and excellence alongside our clients, communities, and people.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake both field and laboratory testing across a broad range of methods, including but not limited to Australian Standards
• Complete laboratory testing at the required production level
• Undertake training in test methods
• Follow procedures directed by the Laboratory Manager
• Prepare worksheets checking measurements and calculations of test results of other technicians
• Maintain, clean and test equipment while keeping work area tidy
• Liaise with internal staff and clients

About You

You will be self-motivated, a fast learner and bring a positive attitude to the team. We are ideally looking for technicians or trainees who possess:

• Good knowledge of Microsoft office Suite (Outlook, Word and Excel)
• The ability to work flexible hours and travel for work when required
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• The ability to work under pressure, show initiative, prioritise and schedule work
• The ability to be a team player and work unsupervised
• Previous experience as a Soil Technician will be highly regarded

Qualifications

• Certificate 3 in Construction Materials Testing (preferable)or willing to obtain
• Nuclear Gauge License (preferable) or willing to obtain

With this said, we are open to receiving all applications and those without experience if they are eager to learn!