Labs/Warehouse And Equipment Coordinator

What if you could......

• be proud of what you do – and its impact on communities all over the world?

With us, you can.

In this role, you’ll work within our National Materials Testing division as a Warehouse and equipment coordinator – Labs.

Based in our Brisbane Lab/Warehouse and reporting to our National Lead in Victoria, you will be an integral part of ensuring our Queensland best practice capabilities are continued to be met. .

You will have the opportunity to also develop your future ready skills as a key support to our renowned Geotechnical and Tunnels team, in our Earth and Environment business group.

Geotechnical & Tunnels

Our Geotechnical and Tunnels team is driven by a passion for technical excellence and innovation. Our specialised, forward-looking expertise addresses the evolving challenges that earth, environment, and energy present to our clients and communities.

What you’ll do:

As one of our Warehouse and Equipment Coordinator’s, you will be responsible for the efficient and accurate coordination of sample storage, distribution, disposal and tracking from field to laboratory.

You will also be exposed to both our external clients and partners, whilst managing incoming/outgoing field equipment, maintenance and calibrations. 

This role requires someone with excellent attention to detail, good communication skills, and a great team player with a customer service attitude.

Your typical day would look include, but not be limited to:

• Checking incoming samples and equipment against consignment details for damage;
• Ensuring and conducting all work in a safe manner - Complying with all role specific HSE obligations, and embracing WSP’s strong HSE culture.
• Maintaining an electronic sample register and chain-of-custody records for samples of soil, rock and water
• Undertaking sample photography
• Update equipment registers for items being stored or shipped from the warehouse, and organising/performing maintenance checks and calibration of field equipment
• Updating internal billing schedule to internal clients for: equipment rental, sample storage and disposal etc.
• Arranging periodic disposal of samples from the warehouse (including any special instructions/handling requirements)
• Operate a 4WD utility for sample pickup/delivery, sample transfer from site to warehouse/lab, equipment and sample drop off and restocking consumables
• Lift, place and transfer items from the floor to shelves or racks as well as occasional unloading of delivery trucks of samples and equipment using standard warehousing equipment (e.g. manual handling, pallet jack, scissor lift trolley, forklift and hand stacker)

About You

You’re likely to have both excellent organisational and communication skills, and be able to maintain clean and tidy work areas.

You will also possess:

• Previous training in warehousing AND geotechnical laboratory testing
• Relevant internal and external HSE training
• Previous experience as a field technician or in sample management roles would be considered an advantage.
• Hold a current unrestricted driver’s licence that is valid for use in Australia, and have a current forklift licence (or willing to obtain licence).
• Be a team player, problem solver and customer service attitude
• Have excellent attention to detail.
• Have a solid understanding of sample management/tracking software/systems.

In addition, you will bring the following skills and attributes:

• Problem solver
• Open
• Curious
• Adaptable
• Someone ready to do the kind of work the world needs

At WSP, we are committed to nurturing and developing the next generation of Changemakers through mentorship and structured development programs. As part of our global firm, you’ll find the scale and reach you need to do the kind of work the world needs – and the culture and people that make it the best work of your life. 

About WSP

We strive to create a work environment where you’ll always find new ways to grow – where you’ll design your own path and do what truly matters to you.

We are recognised as a Prosple (GradAustralia) Top 100 employer. To find out more about our Early Career Programs and community click here. 

To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we’ve designed to help you thrive, go to our Benefits page.

Think this could be the opportunity for you? Apply now to begin your journey with WSP.

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