Lab Technician Job In Fulton Hogan, New Zealand

Job Description

Life at Fulton Hogan is about making the most of the opportunities, taking responsibility, having a crack, being accountable and making it happen. We live by our REAL values – Respect, Energy & Effort, Attitude, Leadership – and we demonstrate these through the good work we do, every day, as one team.

We are currently looking for a motivated individual to join our experienced and successful Central Testing Services team based in Alexandra as a lab technician. Central Testing Services is a division of Fulton Hogan, and undertake testing on various construction materials, including soils, aggregates, concrete and asphalt, to ensure compliance with industry specifications. This is a part time role of approximately 20hrs per week, Monday to Friday, starting late afternoon and finishing mid evening. The purpose of this arrangement is to begin preliminary processes such as drying of the field samples which arrive at the end of the day to enhance turnaround time of results to customers. The work will be at our testing lab in Alexandra. Applicants need to be physically fit and able to process material samples. You will work in an environment where all staff are responsible, diligent and undertake their role with integrity to ensure compliance with our IANZ accreditation.

In addition to the above you will:

• Ability to work both within a team and unsupervised.
• A health and safety focus.
• Excellent time management skills & the ability to prioritise workload.
• Good Work equals Good Benefits
• Medical insurance for you and your whānau.
• Life insurance from day one.
• KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones up to 7%.
• Fuel discount card.
• Parental leave top-up payment with additional return to work support.
• Family scholarships.
• Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities.
• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers.
• At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us.

We’re looking for someone with:

While prior experience is ideal it is not essential, just the right can-do attitude and a willingness to learn are required as full training will be provided. For the right candidate there will be the opportunity to work towards an industry recognized professional qualification. So, if you have a genuine interest in laboratory work then this could be the career opportunity for you!