Field Tester in Sydney

The role

We currently have an opportunity for a laboratory technician 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 Cardbeing 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.