Hands-On Soil Lab Technician Position Available

6 days ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia beBeeSoil Full time $20,000 - $27,000
Soil Testing Technician Opportunity

We are a leading provider of construction materials testing services, playing a key role in building roads, bridges, airports, rail lines, and mines across Australia and New Zealand.

Our team works with major engineering and construction companies, delivering accurate results that help bring big infrastructure projects to life.

We have over 850 people across 50+ locations, including Technicians and Environmental Scientists, and we're part of the global Kiwa Group, a trusted name in testing, inspection, and certification across 40+ countries.

At our organization, you won't just be a number - we back our people and help them grow.


About The Role

Get paid to work hands-on, outdoors and in the lab as a Soil Testing Technician.

You'll test soil and concrete samples, use cool instruments and gear, and work both in the lab and out on real construction sites.

If you're keen to stay active, enjoy practical work, and want to kickstart a long-term career, this could be for you.


What's In It For You
  • Competitive hourly pay rate starting at $20 per hour
  • Access to exclusive discounts on shopping, holidays, novated leasing, health care etc
  • Defined career path - many of our Managers and Senior Managers started here
  • Ongoing training and traineeship at our expense
  • Potential for promotion or exploring other areas of our business
  • Access to EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Requirements
  • Ideal for early-career individuals, though open to all ages
  • Team players with a strong work ethic
  • Current Australian Driver's Licence (Manual preferred)
  • White card (or willingness to obtain one quickly)
  • Silica and Asbestos awareness attainment (or willingness to obtain these quickly)
  • Australian / NZ Citizen or Permanent Resident

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