Trainee Technician

Job Description

Add expected salary to your profile for insights Protest leads the industry in providing comprehensive Construction Materials Testing (CMT) services, operating through a network of NATA-accredited laboratories strategically situated across Australia. Our dedicated team delivers innovative, cost-effective solutions, catering to a diverse range of sectors including infrastructure, commercial, residential, mining, and defence projects. Protest was established in 2015 and provides a diverse range of services for the Construction Industry. Protest has experienced recent growth across Queensland, Perth, and Melbourne and is now looking for people to help deliver exceptional solutions that meet our clients’ needs and exceed their expectations. A part of PTG Group, when you work with Protest you’ll have access to a broad range of engineering and technical professionals in the engineering and CMT space. When you join our team, you’ll be part of our bigger picture – shaping communities through inspiration and innovation. We want you to be a part of our vision... to lead and grow through action, innovation, and excellence alongside our clients, communities, and people. About the role As a Trainee Soil Technician, we will require you to: Undertake both field and laboratory testing across a broad range of methods, including but not limited to Australian Standards and Main Road Authority Standards Complete laboratory testing at the required production level Undertake training in test methods Follow procedures directed by the Senior Technicians team Maintain, clean and test equipment while keeping work area tidy Liaise with internal staff and clients Skills, Knowledge, Abilities and Attitude You will be self-motivated, a fast learner and bring a positive attitude to the team. We are ideally looking for experienced technicians who possess: Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word and Excel) The ability to work flexible hours Strong communication and problem-solving skills The ability to work under pressure, show initiative, prioritise and schedule work The ability to be a team player and work unsupervised Qualifications No experience necessary Certificate 3 in Construction Materials Testing (preferable, not required) Nuclear License (preferable, not required) Why Join Us? Be part of something amazing and join us on our growth journey! Flexible working opportunities Paid Maternity Benefits We foster a culture where our people are encouraged to seek opportunities to grow and achieve their career aspirations How do your skills match this job? Your application will include the following questions: Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with? Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Do you have experience working in a NATA accredited laboratory? How many years' experience do you have in the construction industry? To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory. #J-18808-Ljbffr