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Are you ready to be at the forefront of innovation in construction materials? Join our Bridgewater Laboratory Team as a Laboratory/Field Technician. You will be working in a NATA accredited laboratory to support high standards of testing for Boral’s own Concrete and Quarry products and our external customers. You will have a designated 'Tool of Trade' vehicle to support the travel required to and from site.
This role reports to the Technical Manager and involves undertaking tasks in relation to sampling, testing, physical analysis, maintenance of records, and accurate reporting of results for our concrete and quarry products and services.
Your day will involve:
- Conducting on-site and laboratory-based quality testing by following work instructions and test methods for concrete and quarry products
- Liaising with technical, production and sales staff regarding customer requirements
- Involvement in product development and trials
- Maintenance of the laboratory according to NATA accreditation requirements
- Adhering to the requirements of Boral’s Health, Safety and Environmental procedures
What are we looking for?
- Experience or interest in quality control testing of concrete and quarry material products
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail
- Experience with basic computer systems required and experience with LIMS is highly regarded
- Experience with ISO17025 and/or GLP will be highly regarded but not essential
- Further education in science related field highly regarded but not essential
- Current drivers' licence and flexibility to travel to customer sites as required (including regional)
- Flexibility to work overtime and Saturday as and when required
- Possess a positive and high regard for safety, policies and procedures
What’s on offer?
- Salary Package based on experience + Phone + ‘Tool of Trade’ Vehicle
- Access to cutting-edge technology and tools to enhance your skills and knowledge
- Ongoing mentoring and guidance from industry leaders and subject matter experts
- Support for you to complete Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques and CCAA training courses
- Opportunity to work for an organisation dedicated to health, safety and the environment
About Boral Concrete
At Boral Concrete, we have more than 200 operational sites across Australia. Rarely a day goes by that you wouldn’t pass one of our batching plants or Agitator trucks. Our people and products have helped enable a variety of residential and commercial projects including Western Sydney International Airport, Crown Sydney and NorthConnex.
Our people provide solutions to help customers and stakeholders build a sustainable future in a changing world. Our values are what matters to us and guide our behaviours: Safety, Teamwork, Ambition, Accountability and Respect.
We’re proud of our legacy as a great Australian business and have a strong foundation to improve and continue fulfilling our purpose and what we do best - building something great.
Boral values and is committed to creating a diverse working environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All suitable applicants will receive consideration for?employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or age.?
