Coffey Testing is currently seeking motivated Unapprenticed Juniors to join our Darwin Laboratory who will play a vital role by providing basic support to Technicians to ensure the quality and safety of the construction materials used in some of Australia’s largest rail, mining and infrastructure projects. Here at Coffey Testing, our mission is "We work with the best, because only the best want what Coffey Testing can provide...peace of mind". We are built on teamwork to ensure we deliver quality results, safely to our clients and recognise that without the hard work of our people, this would not be possible.
We have several full-time, part-time and casual roles available for Unapprenticed Juniors, and we encourage all to apply. This position is entry level and requires no prior experience so it is well suited to current and or graduating school students.
If you are ready to kickstart your career in the Construction Materials Testing industry and tick some or all of the following boxes, we want to hear from you:
- Basic literacy and numerical skills.
- Pays attention to detail and consistently maintains quality standards.
- Able to listen and follow instructions.
- Ensures efficient, productive, accurate and timely completion of work tasks.
- Takes responsibilities for safe work procedures and instructions.
Main responsibilities/duties of the position:
- Attend all toolbox talks to ensure clarity around daily tasks.
- Work under the supervision and follow direction from technicians.
- Assist technicians with preparation of samples.
- Set up work bench for technicians.
- Undertake a variety of preparation tasks in the laboratory.
- Ensure the lab is kept tidy and tools and equipment put away.
- Cleaning laboratory and laboratory equipment.
- Understand and action all safety procedures and policies.
- Carry out daily housekeeping duties.
- Ensure your timesheet is completed correctly.
- Attends all shifts on time ready and able to work.
- Understand how to report an accident, near miss or hazard and follow the correct process if required.
- Report to your manager or HR if at any time you see any behaviour which compromises the integrity of Coffey Testing.
What Coffey Testing can offer
Here at Coffey Testing, we believe that our employees are our biggest asset and we want our employees to experience job satisfaction. We have a range of employee benefits we offer nationally across the business:
- Investment in our employee’s growth and development through both internal and company funded external training (Certificate pathway in Laboratory Techniques);
- Additional Overtime, Penalty Rates and Living Away From Home Allowance (LAFHA) (subject to project undertaking);
- Access to accommodation options (subject to project undertaking);
- Company Car (subject to project undertaking)
- Opportunities to travel;
- Company initiatives such as a recognition & reward program, monthly lab events/competitions and health and wellness initiatives;
- Supportive and friendly team environment;
- Coverage by an Enterprise Agreement offering above Award conditions to all technical staff;
- Additional paid parental leave; and
- Career advancement opportunities.
As one of Australia’s largest construction materials testing providers, we’ve been delivering testing services to the transport infrastructure, oil and gas and mining industries for over 65 years. We have an extensive network of permanent and site-specific testing facilities located across Australia, including in some of Australia’s most remote locations.
With that amount of experience and millions of tests under our belt – our clients choose us to provide deep insights into the properties of the materials they’re dealing with. We apply specialised testing and analysis services, using international best practice and conformance standards to achieve detailed, quality results. We provide independent NATA accredited testing services.
We believe in equal opportunity
At Coffey Testing; we are a proud, culturally diverse workforce and embrace the notion of equity. We value the different talents, experiences and perspectives a culturally diverse workforce brings to our business and encourage you to apply.
For more information on this role please contact the Human Resources team at [email protected].
No applications will be accepted via email.
