Laboratory Technician

Job Description

Role Title: Laboratory Technician

Location: Nelson (12 months maternity leave)

Contract Type: Full Time/Fixed Term

Welcome to our Fulton Hogan Family

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.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a keen Laboratory Technician to join our Nelson Team (this is a 12 month maternity term role) - you will be involved in the daily operations of the Fulton Hogan Blenheim laboratory in conjunction with one other Laboratory Technician and the Laboratory Manager whilst ensuring continuation of IANZ requirements. This role will involve a variety of tasks in the laboratory and out in the field some travel and night shifts may be required as well.

Your responsibilities include:

Sampling testing and site testing of civil engineering construction

materials aggregates soils and asphalt

Recording analysing and reporting results

Following all work instructions and test methods in accordance with

IANZ standards

Undertaking safe work practices at all times

What youll bring to the table

Practical laboratory experience within the civil engineering industry is highly advantageous however candidates without this will also be considered. You may have just graduated with an NZCE qualification or work in civil construction and are looking to start a career in civil materials testing.

The ideal candidate will have the following attributes:

Past or current engineering laboratory experience in one or more or

the following areas aggregate asphalt and site testing such as NDM

use etc.

• Flexibility with work hours as the role includes night shifts weekends and some travel

Accuracy and keen attention to detail with the ability to follow

laboratory methods and SOPs

Willingness to learn with a desire to increase personal technical

knowledge

Strong communication skills crucial for results reporting and client

interaction

Can do and a positive attitude

Ability to see the big picture and coordinate team efforts

Whats in it for you

At Fulton Hogan we truly care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools they need to succeed. Were proud to offer a range of REAL Benefits that recognises the huge role our people play in our success such as:

• Medical insurance (eligibility period)
• Life insurance
• New parental leave policy supporting our people with new additions to the family
• Family scholarships
• A generous referral reward for successfully adding new hires to our talent tipline
• Additional leave in recognition to your long service commitment to the team
• Fuel discounts
• Ongoing training and development with opportunity to gain qualifications
• Excellent discounts at a wide range of retailers
• Access to free confidential counselling and support services for you and your family

Creating Connecting and caring for the community

Our people regularly donate their time to local causes and initiatives while at a regional and national level we provide financial support skills and resources to a wide range of organisations that are strengthening our communities. Our focus aims to also reduce our impact on the environment and regenerate healthy new ecosystems. We look to partner with others to lift the standards of our industry and show customers lower-impact sustainable ways of delivering infrastructure.

Sound like you

If you are looking for a role to showcase your skills build a long-lasting legacy and want to help us build on our Good Work culture then we want to hear from you.

All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen.

All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen.

We celebrate and embrace diversity across our business and are committed to equal employment opportunities.

We believe in the value that diversity brings to our team and people who share our REAL values are encouraged to apply.