Trainee Technician / Technician

About Us:

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. 

Key Responsibilities:

As a Technician / Trainee Soil Technician at our Brisbane Laboratory we will require you to: 

• Undertake both field and laboratory testing across a broad range of methods, including but not limited to Australian Standards

• Complete laboratory testing at the required production level

• Undertake training in test methods

• Follow procedures directed by the Laboratory Manager 

• Prepare worksheets checking measurements and calculations of test results of other technicians 

• Maintain, clean and test equipment while keeping work area tidy

• Liaise with internal staff and clients 

About You:

You will be self-motivated, a fast learner and bring a positive attitude to the team.  We are ideally looking for technicians or trainees who possess:

• Good knowledge of Microsoft office Suite (Outlook, Word and Excel)

• The ability to work flexible hours and travel for work when required

• 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 

• Previous experience as a Soil Technician will be highly regarded

Qualifications

• Open, current driver’s licence

• Certificate 3 in Construction Materials Testing (preferable) or willing to obtain

• Nuclear Gauge License (preferable) or willing to obtain

With this said, we are open to receiving all applications and those without experience if they are eager to learn!