Laboratory Technician

1 week ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Downer Full time
About Us

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

About The Team

Downer's Transport & Infrastructure business manages and maintains road networks across Australia and New Zealand, with civil and commercial construction in New Zealand. We are an integrated trans-Tasman team with a leading portfolio of products and services. By sharing our capabilities and insights across our regions we achieve the best technical solutions for our customers' challenges, and for our communities.

Job Description

Road Science is New Zealand's 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 enter the world of Laboratory Technicians. If you have a keen interest in science and consider yourself to be a bit of a mathematician, then this could be your chance settle into a new and exciting role with plenty of career development on offer

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
  • Discounts for Samsung, PB Tech, Gym memberships and more
  • $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer
  • Progression and development programs on offer including our inspiring leader's programme for top performers
Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

As Laboratory Technician based at our Wellington Laboratory, you will provide testing and technical support services for projects throughout the Lower North Island. You will ensure the integrity of the construction materials used by operational teams by testing products such as asphalt, construction aggregates, and soils, ensuring they meet quality and industry standards and customer specifications.

We are seeking an individual who can comfortably balance a 50/50 split between laboratory and field-based testing. The role requires flexibility to travel and work away in the Lower North Island region, with planned and rostered shifts that can vary in duration, ranging from short to extended periods. This is great opportunity to work in different locations and gain exposure to different teams within the industry.

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills

To be successful in this role, you will be motivated to take on several different tasks for different people and enjoy solving problems and delivering outcomes to customers. You will be someone who thrives on collaboration, working together with your team, and having fun while getting the job done You will also have:

  • A Full NZ Class 1 driver's licence
  • Testing experience, preferably in the civil engineering field, both in the laboratory and field-based is preferred but not essential
  • Physically fit with ability to comfortably lift 20kgs
  • A strong attention to detail with solid MS Excel & Word skills
  • The ability to work as part of a team and with some leadership experience
  • Excellent communication skills

Flexibility to work a rotational nightshift and weekend roster is a requirement for this role where you will be onsite with our Asphalt teams conducting the necessary testing while they complete the required work outside of normal working hours.

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application The reference number for this role is 718742.

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.

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