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SalaryConcrete Field Tester
We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and professional Concrete Field Tester to join our team at Southport Concrete Plant, situated at the Gold Coast. The principal areas of responsibility will be ensuring full compliance with Australian Standards and NATA requirements for sampling and testing of concrete mixes and entering test results into multi-faceted systems.
With relevant experience expect to start at around $29/hr and earn around $80k per annum upwards with typical overtime.
The Role
- Sampling and testing fresh concrete as per Australian standards on construction sites.
- Collecting concrete test samples (concrete in moulds, approx. 5kg) from construction sites - typically from 3 - 5 sites @ day
- Assisting Lab technicians and carrying out compression and other strength tests on cured concrete specimens in our Skygate/Southport Laboratory
- Working safely and accurately
- Reporting to Laboratory Supervisor
The Requirements:
- Queensland driver's licence
- Previous qualification in Laboratory Techniques/signatory will be highly regarded
- Perform tests in accordance with Australian Standards
- Physically fit (Able to carry 15 litres of concrete for each test. Trollies can be provided)
- Pass a pre-employment medical which includes drug/alcohol testing.
What we offer:
- Ongoing career and development opportunities.
- Positive, friendly team and organisation that encourages ideas and initiative.
- Daily variety and autonomy - majority of the time you will be working alone.
- Use of company vehicle.
- Several career paths with a major Australian and global organisation
- Promotes from within where possible and provides fulfilling and challenging career paths.
- Cert IV and Diploma in Laboratory Techniques
- Monthly RDO's
- Staff BBQ's and frequent social gatherings
About us:
Division of Heidelberg Cement Group www.heidelbergcement.com that globally employees some 59,000 people and operates from 3,000 locations in 60 countries.
Hanson Australia employs 4000+ people, operates 226 ready mix concrete plants and has 75 quarries / sandpits + pre-cast facilities and a range of associated services incl. materials testing.
Safety, Health and Environment are central to all Hanson people and in all operations.
Our people:
Our culture is driven by our values of High Performance, Respect and Integrity, A Sense of Ownership, Accountability and Collaboration. These values are the backbone to our success and help create an inclusive and supportive workplace.
We value diversity and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities we are part of and support. We are seeking to improve and embrace diversity in our workforce which will lead to improved safety, performance and operational outcomes.
