Laboratory Technician

2 weeks ago

Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand Fulton Hogan Ltd Full time

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.

Join us at The Te Ahu a Turanga: Manawatū Tararua Highway Alliance. It is a major undertaking in the Manawatū region, to replace the 2017 slip-damaged Manawatū Gorge. Once complete, the project will provide a much-needed link through the ranges, and will mean travelling through the area will be much safer. Consisting of 11.5km of new 4-lane road, 5 million cubic metres of earthworks, and 6 bridges, the project will provide employment opportunities in the region over the life of the project through to 2024.

The Te Ahu a Turanga Alliance consists of Waka Kotahi - NZTA, Local Iwi, Fulton Hogan, HEB Construction, Aurecon, and WSP.

We are looking for people to be Field/ Laboratory Technician. Based on site you will provide an essential role in ensuring the project is completed on time with quality, while working with the wider construction team in the office and will be an integral part of the team as we build this project. With a large team of experienced constructors you will gain extensive knowledge and experience while doing your work, which will enhance your CV and boost your career progression.

We are seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our team on a fixed term contract until April 2025 at our Ashhurst Lab. The hours are approx. 7:30am – 4:30pm Monday to Friday with a requirement to work every third Saturday.

As a Laboratory Technician you will be involved in the daily operations of the project laboratory in conjunction with the Senior Laboratory Supervisor and Laboratory Manager whilst ensuring continuation of IANZ requirements.

Your responsibilities will include

  • Sampling and testing of civil engineering construction materials – aggregates, soils and asphalt.
  • Providing accurate and punctual recording, analysing and reporting of results to clients.
  • Following all work instructions and test methods in accordance with IANZ and other standards.
  • Maintaining all equipment in good operating condition.
  • Undertaking safe and methodical work practices at all times.
  • Medical insurance for you and your whānau.
  • Life insurancefrom day one.
  • KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestonesup to 7%.
  • 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:

  • We are really open to the type of experience you might have however construction industry experience of some sort would be an advantage as would be a class 2 license but these skills are not essential.
  • Be physically fit to carry out demanding physical testing and lifting of test samples
  • Accuracy and a strong attention to detail – you've got 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 with a desire to work in a laboratory environment and outside on site
  • Ability to build good relationships with the constructors on site
  • Ability to accurately record data, and enter and retrieve data using computerized QA systems.
  • Understand and embrace our living safely approach to your safety and your colleagues.
  • Be able to work flexible hours, including overtime and some weekends (where required in the summer earthworks peak which is typically one Saturday every 3 weeks)
  • Meet and exceed customer expectations & be a team player
  • Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Be self-motivated & driven to succeed.

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.

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

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

About Us

We are driven by fresh ideas and opportunities. We aim to do more and do better – for our people, our communities and the countries that we work in.

As an employer, we know this relationship is a two-way street.

We're always looking for people who are passionate about the work they do. If that's you, we'd like to invite you to become part of our family and join us in the good work we do.

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