- Kickstart your career in construction testing – no experience needed!
- Full training provided | Long-term opportunity
- Early starts or late shifts available | Supportive team | On-the-job learning
Start a Long-Term Career in Construction Materials Testing!
Trainee Laboratory Technician
About Us: Construction Sciences is Australias leading construction materials testing company, supporting major infrastructure projects across Australia and New Zealand. We provide testing, environmental consulting, and specialist services that help shape roads, bridges, airports, railways, mines, and more.
Our team of 950 staff, including Technicians and Environmental Scientists, work across 50 locations. Were proud to be part of the Kiwa Group a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification services in over 40 countries.
The Opportunity: We’re looking for Trainee Laboratory Technicians to join our South Marulen team. No experience necessary full training provided!
You’ll be part of a hands-on role testing construction materials like aggregate and soil, operating lab equipment, recording data, and ensuring safe and accurate results.
What Youll Be Doing
Trainee Laboratory Technician
About Us: Construction Sciences is Australias leading construction materials testing company, supporting major infrastructure projects across Australia and New Zealand. We provide testing, environmental consulting, and specialist services that help shape roads, bridges, airports, railways, mines, and more.
Our team of 950 staff, including Technicians and Environmental Scientists, work across 50 locations. Were proud to be part of the Kiwa Group a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification services in over 40 countries.
The Opportunity: We’re looking for Trainee Laboratory Technicians to join our South Marulen team. No experience necessary full training provided!
You’ll be part of a hands-on role testing construction materials like aggregate and soil, operating lab equipment, recording data, and ensuring safe and accurate results.
What Youll Be Doing
- Testing samples using lab equipment and machinery
- Data entry and basic calculations on a computer
- Manual tasks including cutting, lifting (up to 20kg), and working on your feet
- Working shifts starting at 5am or 11am (8 hours per day)
- Some Saturday work and overtime as needed
- Approx pay rates of 25 – 27 per hour overtime (adjusted for under 21 yr old)
About You:
Were looking for people who are:
- Interested in a career change or just starting out
- Safety-focused and physically fit
- Flexible with shift work, including early starts and occasional weekends
- Happy to work outdoors or in dusty environments
- Reliable and willing to learn
Youll Also Need:
- A current Australian drivers licence (manual preferred)
- White Card (or willing to obtain quickly)
- To be an Australian/NZ citizen or permanent resident
- To live locally in Australia
Whats in It for You?
- Pay rates approx. $25$27/hr overtime (adjusted for those under 21 yr old)
- Long-term career path with a stable, growing company
- Paid parental leave for both women and men
- Discounts on travel, shopping, accommodation, and more
- Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Supportive, team-focused environment
Join Australias leader in construction materials testing where people come first.
Apply today no experience needed, just the right attitude!
Please note: No recruitment agencies