
General Labourer - Entry Level
Job Description
General Labourer - Entry Level
Wingfield, SA | Casual & Full-Time Opportunities Available
Start Your Career with Bureau Veritas
Looking for a hands-on role with long-term career opportunities?
Bureau Veritas is seeking reliable and motivated people to join our laboratory operations team in Wingfield, South Australia. No previous laboratory experience is required. We provide full training and opportunities to build a rewarding career within a global organisation.
This is an entry-level position within our Sample Preparation and Fire Assay departments, where you'll play an important role in preparing samples for laboratory analysis. This is a physically demanding, production-based role suited to people who enjoy active, hands-on work in a fast-paced environment.
What's on Offer?
Full training provided
Casual and full-time opportunities available
Competitive hourly rates plus penalties
Career progression opportunities
Supportive team environment
Day, afternoon and night shifts
Employee benefits and wellbeing programs
Free onsite parking
Work for a global industry leader
About the Role
As a General Labourer, you will support our Sample Preparation and Fire Assay teams by processing and preparing samples for laboratory analysis while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
Key Responsibilities
General labouring duties within a laboratory production environment
Sorting, weighing and processing samples
Crushing, splitting and pulverising samples using specialised equipment
Operating machinery and laboratory preparation equipment
Assisting with sample preparation for Fire Assay analysis
Loading and unloading furnace trays and materials
Handling laboratory consumables and equipment
Maintaining sample traceability and accurate identification
Following quality, safety and operational procedures
Housekeeping and maintaining a clean and organised work area
About You
We're looking for people who are
- Reliable, punctual and hardworking
- Physically fit and capable of performing repetitive manual work
- Safety focused with strong attention to detail
- Willing to learn and follow procedures
- Positive team players with a can-do attitude
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment
- Previous experience in laboring, warehousing, manufacturing, production, logistics, construction, industrial processing or similar environments is advantageous but not essential.
- Essential Requirements
To be successful in this role, you must
Be available to work across Day, Afternoon and Night Shifts
Be able to commit to the current rotating roster pattern:
2 weeks Day Shift 7.00AM - 3:00PM
2 weeks Night Shift 3:00PM – 11:00PM
2 weeks Afternoon Shift 11:00PM – 7:00AM
Repeat cycle
Be physically fit and capable of performing repetitive manual tasks throughout your shift
Be able to regularly lift, carry and handle materials weighing 15-20kg
Be comfortable standing, walking, bending and performing manual work for extended periods
Have unlimited Australian working rights
Be willing to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including respiratory protection
Why Join Bureau Veritas?
Bureau Veritas is a global leader in testing, inspection and certification services. Across Australia and New Zealand, we employ more than 2,800 people and offer genuine opportunities for career growth and development.
When you join Bureau Veritas, you're joining a company that values safety, teamwork, continuous improvement and employee development.
How We Care
In addition to competitive pay, we offer
Ongoing training and internal development opportunities
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Free Counselling
Discounted Health Insurance through Bupa
Access to Cliqit employee retail discounts
Health and wellbeing initiatives
Superannuation salary sacrifice options
A Rewarding Career
This role offers more than just a job. It's an opportunity to develop valuable skills, gain industry experience and build a long-term career within a global organisation.
Join a supportive team, learn new skills and take the first step in a rewarding career with Bureau Veritas.
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 is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans and people from diverse backgrounds. If you require support or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, we will work with you to provide assistance.
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