Lab & Field Assistant – Entry Level
With Traineeship Pathway (Perth Metro + FIFO/DIDO WA Projects)
About the Business and the Role
Materials Consultants is a leading WA‐owned, independent construction materials testing company providing sampling and testing services to the civil engineering, infrastructure and mining sectors for over 40 years.
We deliver NATA‐accredited testing to MRWA and Australian Standards for soil, rock, aggregate and concrete across the Perth metropolitan area and throughout regional Western Australia.
We are seeking motivatedLab and Field Assistantsto join our Bassendean base laboratory team, with prospects forDIDO/FIFO project workacross WA.
Immediate starts are available for suitable candidates.
Job Tasks and Responsibilities
Conduct field sampling and testing to MRWA Test Methods and Australian Standards
Perform laboratory testing under supervision to relevant industry standards
Follow instructions accurately and maintain compliance with client specifications
Work effectively both independently and within a team
Maintain reliability, punctuality and honesty in all work activities
Participate in weekend work,



overtime and remote project rotations when required
Skills and Experience (Entry Level)
C‐Class Driver's Licence
Australian Resident
Sound mathematics and basic computing skills
Capable of sustained physical work in field and laboratory environments
Willing and available for FIFO/DIDO work when required
No prior laboratory experience required — full training provided
Job Advantages and Perks
Candidates who excel will be offeredpermanent full‐time traineeships, including:
Certificate III and/or Certificate IV in Laboratory Skills/Techniques
Training across a wide range of CMT industry test methods
Radiation Safety Licence for Portable Density Gauges
Training in ISO * quality systems
Eligibility for company Signatory status to issue NATA‐endorsed test reports upon completion
Extra benefits include:
Full penalty rates for overtime (time‐and‐a‐half and double time)
Site allowances for remote laboratory work
Career progression into technical, field, laboratory or signatory roles

📌 Construction Materials Testing New Starter / Trainee Western Australia
🏢 Materials Consultants
📍 Western Australia