Laboratory Technician

Road Science is New Zealands leading designer and supplier of bitumen and bitumen-based products. We have world-class manufacturing plants and storage facilities for bitumen emulsions and polymer-modified binders. Road Science has five IANZ-accredited civil engineering laboratories and a number of project-specific mobile laboratories.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and technical-minded individual to join our team.

This role will predominantly be placed in our Christchurch McLeans Island branch but will require a significant amount of travel throughout New Zealand and the Pacific to service mobile laboratories in these geographical regions.

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei Why you will enjoy working here

Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful.

We also offer:

• Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
• Based inChristchurch McLeans Island branch but will require travel throughout New Zealand and the Pacific. Accommodation and meals will be provided.
• Permanent Full time (minimum 40 hours a week) Overtime provided
• Salary range between $60 000 and $65 000 per annum.
• Discounts for Samsung PB Tech Gym memberships and more!

Te kōwhiringa The Opportunity

Based from the Christchurch Road Science Laboratory you will provide testing and technical support services ensuring the integrity of construction materials used by our operational teams across New Zealand and the Pacific. This includes testing products such as asphalt construction aggregates and soils to ensure quality industry standards and customer specifications are met. The role spans laboratory work field testing and pavement investigations offering strong variety and handson experience.

The role requires flexibility to work away from home and is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys travel with exposure to diverse projects locations and operational environments across New Zealand and the Pacific.

Nga pūkenga matua Important Skills

This is a specialised technical role prior experience would be an advantage but full training would be provided. The successful candidate would ideally have:

• Positive can- do attitude and willingness to learn new skills on the job

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow procedures accurately and consistently

• Reliability and flexibility including the ability to adapt to changing priorities hours and work locations

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

• Commitment to health safety and quality standards

• Computer skills including Microsoft suite

• A current full Class 1 drivers licence is a requirement as some of the work is nightshift which would be required to drive between 10pm and 5am.

Additional optional requirements:

• A relevant science or engineering tertiary qualification will be an added advantage but not required.
• The ability to work as part of a team and with some leadership experience

Ko wai mātou Our Organisation

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Me pēhea ki te tono How to apply

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We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement please talk to our team.