At a Glance
- Tasks: Independently manage a NATA-accredited laboratory and oversee daily operations.
- Company: Join a well-established Queensland quarrying business with a supportive team.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, company vehicle, paid commuting time, and overtime opportunities.
- Other info: Ideal for those who love variety and driving, with stable full-time employment.
- Why this job: Enjoy autonomy in your role while making a real impact in construction materials testing.
- Qualifications: Minimum four years' experience in CMT and Certificate IV in a relevant discipline.
The predicted salary is between 28.8 - 35.2 $ per hour.
Karreman Quarries is seeking an experienced Construction Materials Testing (CMT) professional to independently manage our NATA-accredited laboratory at Harlin Quarry.
This autonomous, single-person role offers genuine freedom to organise daily operations, testing priorities and workload, with support from the Mt Cotton laboratory team.
You will report directly to the company QA & Laboratories Manager.
Regular travel between Harlin and Mt Cotton to deliver samples makes this position ideal for someone who enjoys driving and variety in their working week.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive hourly remuneration based on experience and qualifications.
- Company vehicle with reasonable personal use under agreed arrangements.
- Paid commuting time may be available depending on location and agreed arrangements.
- Overtime and penalty rates where applicable.
- Genuine autonomy to manage your own laboratory, backed by an experienced team.
- Stable, full-time employment with a well-established Queensland quarrying business.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Independently manage daily sampling, testing, quality control and reporting.
- Test soils, roadbase, aggregates and other quarry materials.
- Monitor production and maintain accurate test, equipment and quality records.
- Transport samples between Harlin and Mt Cotton as required.
- Maintain compliance with relevant standards, specifications and quality requirements.
- Liaise with quarry operations and escalated technical matters when necessary.
ABOUT YOU
- Minimum four years' experience in construction materials testing.
- Certificate IV minimum in a relevant laboratory discipline; Diploma preferred.
- Sound knowledge of Australian Standards and construction materials testing.
- TMR specifications and NATA laboratory experience highly regarded.
- Independent judgement, strong organisation and clear communication.
- Current Queensland driver licence.
INTERESTED?
If you are an experienced CMT professional seeking independence, competitive remuneration and a company vehicle, we would like to hear from you.
Applicants from Somerset, Toowoomba, Ipswich and surrounding regions are encouraged to apply.
Laboratory Supervisor in Ipswich employer: Karreman Quarries
Karreman Quarries offers competitive hourly remuneration based on experience and qualifications, along with a company vehicle for reasonable personal use. Employees enjoy genuine autonomy in managing their own laboratory operations, supported by an experienced team, which fosters a positive work culture. The company provides stable, full-time employment opportunities within the well-established Queensland quarrying industry.
