Experienced Laboratory Technician - Asphalt & Construction Materials
We’re currently seeking an experienced Laboratory Technician to join our client's team in paramatta!
This is an excellent opportunity for an construction materials or asphalt testing qualified looking to join a well-established team and continue developing their career across major civil and infrastructure projects.
We’re looking for someone who already understands the industry, is confident working independently and can hit the ground running in both laboratory and field environments.
What you're doing Your role will involve a combination of laboratory and field-based testing, including:
- Laboratory testing of asphalt and construction materials
- Field testing across civil and infrastructure projects
- Nuclear density gauge testing - Certification preferred but not essential
- Pavement coring and sample collection
- Collecting and preparing samples for testing
- Maintaining accurate testing records and results
- Ensuring testing is completed in accordance with relevant procedures and standards
- Working closely with project and site teams
- Working across day and night shift rosters as required
What we're looking for
We're specifically seeking an experienced candidate with a solid background in construction materials testing
You will ideally have:
- Previous experience in construction materials testing, asphalt testing or a similar laboratory/field-based role
- Experience with nuclear density gauge testing
- Experience with pavement coring and sample collection
- A current P Licence minimum
- Strong understanding of safety, quality and testing procedures
- The ability to accurately record and report test results
- Confidence working both independently and as part of a wider team
- A practical, hands‑on approach and strong work ethic
- Flexibility to workday and night shifts and travel to project sites when required
What's on offer?
- Competitive hourly rate
- Long-term chance with a major infrastructure organisation
- Variety of laboratory and field-based work
- Day and night shift opportunities
- Ongoing professional development
- Access to nationally recognised qualifications
- Supportive and experienced team environment
- Opportunity to work across major civil and infrastructure projects
- Genuine opportunity for career progression