Field Tester

The Opportunity

Adbri is looking for a driven, hands-on person to join its Concrete and Aggregates team at the Birkenhead site. This is a field-based position where you’ll carry out testing work on concrete and other construction materials across a variety of job sites. The role suits someone who enjoys practical outdoor work, values safety, and wants to build experience in the construction materials industry.

No previous testing background is necessary, as full training will be provided for the right applicant with the right attitude, reliability, and focus on safe work practices. This is a permanent, full-time position reporting to the Laboratory Supervisor.

Key Duties

• Carry out on-site sampling and testing of concrete and construction materials.
• Visit customer locations and project sites to complete field testing tasks.
• Complete testing work in line with relevant Australian Standards.
• Capture, communicate, and document results clearly and accurately.
• Look after testing equipment, including calibration and basic upkeep.
• Follow safety rules, work instructions, and company procedures at all times.
• Assist the laboratory team with sample preparation and testing when needed.
• Help ensure quality expectations and customer requirements are met consistently.

What You Need

• Genuine interest in construction materials or in starting a career in this field.
• A current Australian driver’s licence, which is essential.
• Willingness and ability to work across different sites and environments.
• A Construction White Card is preferred, but not mandatory.
• Certificate III in Laboratory Techniques or a comparable qualification is preferred, but not essential.
• A dependable, proactive approach and strong work ethic.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work with different stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality outcomes.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team.
• Basic computer literacy; training can be provided.
• Strong commitment to safe work practices.

About the Company

Adbri is a major supplier of premixed concrete, aggregates, and sands for commercial, industrial, civil, and residential construction projects. The company operates plants and quarries across South Australia, the Northern Territory, Queensland, the Sydney and Melbourne metro areas, and northern New South Wales.

As a construction materials and industrial minerals manufacturer, Adbri has been contributing to Australia’s development since 1882. Its well-known brands employ more than 1,500 people nationwide and support the supply of cement, lime, concrete, aggregates, concrete products, and industrial minerals.

Diversity and Inclusion

Adbri says a diverse workforce helps spark innovation, strengthen creativity, and improve the company’s ability to meet industry challenges. The organisation is actively working to increase diversity across its workforce and industry, and encourages applications from women and Indigenous people.