Leading Hand - Preparation Sampler

About Bureau Veritas:

Bureau Veritas is a global leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification services. Founded in 1828, the group has in excess of 82,000 employees in 1,400 sites located in 140 countries. In the Pacific Region, Bureau Veritas Minerals are renowned for the quality and breadth of our capabilities across Geo-analytical Testing, Mineral Processing, Mineralogy and Metals & Minerals Trade. Bureau Veritas are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect.

The role:

We are seeking an experienced Preparation Sampler to join our Mackay team and take on a Leading Hand role at our site Laboratory. You will provide sampling and testing services for our coal mining clients in relation to their coal production, shipping and exploration initiatives.

Your day to day will include but is not limited to:

• Building a positive team culture centred on training and teamwork
• Assist with supervision, coaching and training of a Preparation Team both on site and at the Mackay Ports
• Deputise when necessary for senior staff, rostering and scheduling
• Assist to ensure safety, quality and reporting requirements are met
• Be involved in site audits and sampling

This role would suit a candidate wishing to pursue a career in the industry. 

What’s needed?

To be successful in this role you will need to possess the following:

• Sample preparation or laboratory experience
• Able to work as part of a team
• Mon-Fri with overtime on weekends as required
• A QLD C Class manual drivers license and own transport

Safety is an absolute. Ongoing Drug & Alcohol testing and the ability to meet site inductions, include COVID vaccinations, will be a requirement of working on site.

Must live locally in the Mackay region. NO FIFO.

The benefits 

We offer a competitive salary and an opportunity to advance your career in a leading global organisation, as well as: 

• Fantastic Training and Development opportunities; an annual review to plan your career development. 
• Discounted Health & Wellbeing Platform 
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program supported by Lifework’s 
• Discounted Health Insurance with Bupa 

This role offers more than building a resume—it’s a chance to leave your mark. We offer you the opportunity to build your career and give you the recognition you deserve. Make an impact doing work you can be proud of at Bureau Veritas. Contribute to a global mission to enhance standards with integrity, and help us create a brighter future for our next generations, and a safer society for us all. The opportunity to work within a supportive close-knit team, learn new skills and gain training which could lead to the broader Bureau Veritas network for future career development.

 Apply now to join Bureau Veritas and help us create a brighter future for our next generations, and a safer society for us all.  

Bureau Veritas are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from women and Indigenous people.