Laboratory Testing Supervisor – Concrete and Aggregates …, Port Melbourne

- Port Melbourne based | Monday – Friday, 6am – 2.30pm + fortnightly Saturdays
- Varied role
- leadership, lab testing, escalations and customer interaction!
- Retail & fuel discounts, extra leave & genuine career growth across Adbri The role: We are currently seeking an experienced Concrete and Aggregates Laboratory Supervisor to lead our Port Melbourne laboratory team. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on laboratory professional looking to combine their technical expertise with people leadership in a growing operation. You will be responsible for supervising the day-to-day operations while remaining actively involved in concrete and aggregate testing activities. You’ll ensure testing programs are completed accurately and on time, maintain compliance requirements, and act as a key technical resource for internal and external stakeholders. This role offers the opportunity to help shape the future direction of the operation while working within a supportive and technically focused team! Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of laboratory personnel.
- Allocate testing work and monitor workloads to ensure testing deadlines are met.
- Perform concrete and aggregate testing in accordance with relevant standards and procedures.
- Prepare, measure, grind and test concrete cylinders for compressive strength and density analysis.
- Review testing results and ensure accurate reporting to customers.
- Maintain laboratory equipment, calibration programs and associated records.
- Support compliance with NATA accreditation requirements and assist with audit preparation.
- Conduct site visits, inspections and investigations as required.
- Assist with technical enquiries, customer issues and quality investigations.
- Work closely with Operations, Sales and Technical teams to support customer outcomes.
- Promote a strong safety culture and lead by example. Hours: Monday – Friday, 6am – 2.30pm + every second Saturday. About You: You are a hands-on laboratory professional who enjoys balancing technical work with leadership responsibilities. You have strong attention to detail, a proactive approach to problem solving and the ability to work autonomously while supporting others. We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in concrete, aggregates, asphalt, soils or related construction materials testing environments. You will also bring
- Experience working within a laboratory environment and relevant testing standards.
- 2+ years supervisory or team-leading experience.
- Strong organisational and planning skills.
- The ability to communicate effectively with operational teams, customers and stakeholders.
- A commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
- Experience with NATA accredited laboratories will be highly regarded.
- Certificate III in Laboratory Operations or NATA Signatory experience will be advantageous but is not essential. Benefits:
- Join Adbri, an iconic Australian company
- established in 1882, with 200+ plants, 8 brands and 5 joint ventures supplying essential construction materials nationwide!
- Structured learning and development pathways with real career progression opportunities
- Generous discounts including retail, fuel, car rental, Qantas Club and exclusive savings on Adbri products
- Extra leave options such as purchased leave, parental leave and volunteer leave
- Wellbeing support through our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Service awards and recognition celebrating your contribution and milestones Our business: Hy-Tec is a leading supplier of premixed concrete, aggregates, and sands to the commercial, industrial, civil and residential construction sectors. With plants and quarries, Hy-Tec supplies in excess of one million cubic meters of premixed concrete per annum to its customers. Hy-Tec is a fully owned entity of Adbri Limited; a constructions materials and industrial minerals manufacturing company that has been building a better Australia since 1882. Adbri's respected brands employ over 1500 people and together provide cement, lime, concrete, aggregates, concrete products and industrial minerals nationally. About Adbri: Adbri is majority owned by CRH and is a market leader in the manufacture and supply of construction materials and industrial minerals which has been building a better Australia since 1882. Adbri's respected brands employ over 2800 people nationally producing cement, lime, concrete, aggregates, concrete products and industrial minerals. About CRH: CRH (NYSE: CRH) is the leading global provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing 80,000 people at 4,000 operating locations in 28 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in North America, Europe and Australia. As the essential partner for transportation and critical infrastructure projects, complex non-residential construction and outdoor living solutions, CRH’s unique offering of materials, products and value-added services helps to deliver a more resilient and sustainable built environment. The company is ranked among sector leaders by Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating agencies. A Fortune Global 500 company, CRH’s shares are listed on the NYSE and LSE. For more information visit: Creating a secure and supportive diverse workforce Adbri recognises that diversity in our workforce drives innovation, encourages creativity and better equips us to be Always Ready. We are committed to increasing diversity within our workforce and our industry. We will be progressively short listing
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