Laboratory Technician

Location: Guildford, WA, AU

Reporting to the Laboratory Supervisor, the Laboratory Technician will join our team on a full-time basis at our South Guildford location. This role requires conducting tests and analysis of fluid samples, including oil, coolant, fuel, and grease to ensure the accuracy and quality of results before release, and occasionally assists with preparing samples for analysis.

Roster – Monday to Friday fortnightly rotating rosters 6:00am – 2:30pm and 2:00pm – 10:30pm 8.5 hour day including meal break

What You'll Do:

• Lead with integrity and safety, modelling company values while driving a strong HS&E culture and ensuring safe, compliant work practices.
• Operate fluid‑analysis instruments such as viscometers, particle counters, FTIR, IC, and ICP‑OES, and carry out routine maintenance or basic troubleshooting as required
• Conduct testing and analysis of oil, coolant, fuel, and grease samples to ensure accurate, high‑quality results, while supporting sample preparation as required

Skills & Experience:

• Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques (or higher), with experience in fast‑paced lab environments
• Strong computer skills (Windows & Office essential; LIMS experience desirable)
• Comfortable with manual handling and flexible to work varying shifts, including occasional weekends
• Attention to detail, strong analytical and communication skills, and ability to work both independently and in a close‑knit team

Our Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Financial Benefits - Paid Parental Leave & Secondary Carers Leave, Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Income Protection Insurance & more than 600 retail discounts, such as, Coles, Petbarn, Virgin, HOYTS & Crown.
• Health & Wellness - Discounts with BUPA, Fitness Passport to access multiple gyms across Australia & EAP access to support you and your immediate family.
• Culture & Career - Personal and Team Recognition (Made for More awards), Internal Career Progression, Training & Flexibility through our award-winning WesTrac Institute
• Employee Referral Program - Opportunity to receive a referral bonus up to $5000 for applicable roles
• Additional Perks - Emergency Services Leave, Defence Force Reserves Leave & Employee Share Purchase Plan opportunity.

Our Company & Commitment With over 4,500 employees, WesTrac is one of the world's largest authorised Cat® equipment dealers, offers a wide range of mining and construction equipment and management solutions.

At WesTrac, we reflect diverse communities, celebrate our people's diversity, and create a culture where employees feel safe to be their authentic selves. We encourage applications from First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. WORK180 endorsed employer for our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equality.

Reference Number: 6397