Laboratory Technician

The role

We currently have an opportunity for a laboratory technician to join our NATA accredited team on a permanent full time basis.

Working primarily at the Port Melbourne laboratory, this position will see you gain exposure to the compliance testing of aggregates, sands and roadbase.

Your primary duties will include a broad range of field sampling, testing, equipment calibration and computer-based analysis.

This is a unique chance for you to expand your sampling and testing skills and gain practical hands-on experience throughout multiple quarry operations and projects across Victoria.

If you are reliable, have a strong work ethic and are committed to safety, then this is your opportunity to join our team. As part of a national company, we recognise that people are our most valuable assets.

We offer a friendly team environment and opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills, whilst working with a leading Australian company.

This position requires a Monday to Friday roster with some out of hours and weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Sample and test aggregate materials in the lab and the field
• Analyse and report accurate results
• Adhere to procedures and work systems
• Perform equipment calibration and basic maintenance
• Ensure workplace health and safety standards are maintained

What you will need to succeed

• Experience in a similar sampling and testing role
• Experience with VIC testing standards
• Australian driver license
• Desirable but not essential Certificate III in Laboratory Skills or Cert IV in Laboratory Techniques
• Construction Industry White Card
• Strong analytical thinking skills

Our business

Hy-Tec is a leading supplier of premixed concrete, aggregates, and sands to the commercial, industrial, civil and residential construction sectors. With plants and quarries, Hy-Tec supplies in excess of one million cubic meters of premixed concrete per annum to its customers.

Hy-Tec is a fully owned entity of Adbri Limited; a constructions materials and industrial minerals manufacturing company that has been building a better Australia since 1882. Adbri's respected brands employ over 1500 people and together provide cement, lime, concrete, aggregates, concrete products and industrial minerals nationally.

A supportive and safe environment

Hy-Tec puts safety first and recognises that diversity in our workforce drives innovation, encourages creativity and better equips us to be Always Ready. We are committed to increasing diversity within our workforce and our industry.