Concrete Laboratory Technician

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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Construction Sciences Full time

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About Us:
Construction Sciences is Australia's leading construction materials testing organization, providing essential support for infrastructure projects across Australia and New Zealand. Our services include construction materials testing, and environmental consulting. We work with top Engineering and Construction companies, delivering precise results critical to the design and construction of roads, bridges, dams, airports, mines, and rail infrastructure.
At Construction Sciences, we prioritise our people, employing over 900 staff including Technicians, Specialised Staff and Environmental Scientists across 50+ locations. We're part of the global Kiwa Group, a leader in testing, inspection, and certification services in over 40 countries.
About The Roles
We're looking for Trainee Concrete Technicians at our Kingston Laboratory. In this hands-on role, you'll be
working on a production line
, conducting cylinder compression tests. This involves placing concrete cylinders into machines, cracking them, running tests, recording results, and entering data into the system. The work is repetitive and requires you to be on your feet. Solid performers will have opportunities to advance into other areas within the lab or across the business.
This role is perfect for those who enjoy staying active, prioritise safety, and are seeking a stable, long-term career in a repetitive role.
What's In It For You
Hours: 5am to 1PM standard shifts, with plenty of daily overtime if you're keen to earn more.
Pay: Typically around $25 - $28 ph (adjusted for U21's) Base wages plus overtime, with permanent employment and penalty rates.
Career Growth: Long-term opportunities for development.
Traineeship: Obtain Cert III or Cert IV in Laboratory Techniques with
Get paid while you train, plus earn around $3,000-$4,200 in additional incentives throughout Traineeship (amounts may vary).
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Savings: Discounts on retail, food, fuel, shopping, travel, insurance, banking, and more.
What We're Looking For:
Ideal for early-career individuals, though open to all ages
Team players with a strong work ethic
Desire for repetitive tasks
Comfortable with physical, hands-on work and standing for long periods
Punctual and reliable - early starts are key
Strong attention to detail when recording test results
Willingness to learn and follow safety procedures
Good communication skills and basic computer literacy
Join an Australian leader who genuinely look after their staff
No Recruitment Agencies - Thank you.
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