Trainee Technician / Technician

About Us:

GSG Laboratories is an Australian owned and operated provider of construction materials, environmental and agricultural testing and drilling services, operating through a network of NATA-accredited base laboratories across Queensland and New South Wales.

We deliver high-quality testing to projects in every sector of construction and agriculture, from residential and commercial developments to transport infrastructure, renewables, mining, oil and gas, and rural work. Alongside our base laboratories, we provide branch and annex (onsite) laboratory services Australia wide, and our regional footprint means we can mobilise staff and resources quickly.

Our technicians, scientists and drillers bring decades of in-depth experience to projects of every size, backed by an administration team that keeps results accurate and on time.

That expertise has deep roots in regional Queensland, tracing back to Wide Bay Geotechnical Services, established in 1986. Following the acquisition of East West Enviroag, the businesses unified as GSG Laboratories in October 2024, and our recent acquisition by Protest CMT marks the next stage in that growth.

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 Wacol 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!