Laboratory Technician

4 months ago


New Zealand Downer Group Full time

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

Have a look at our other great benefits here

**Te **kōwhiringa | The Opportunity**

Based at our Auckland Laboratory and reporting to the Laboratory Manager, you will provide a testing and technical support services for projects throughout the North Island. Our laboratory is responsible for ensuring all products - such as asphalt, construction aggregates and soils are tested, to the appropriate quality, standards and customer specifications. This role will include laboratory, field testing and pavement investigations, giving a great variety of work and the opportunity to work in different locations.

**Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills**
- Laboratory experience, preferably in the civil engineering field, both in laboratory and field-based testing
- A relevant science tertiary qualification will be an added advantage
- 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
- A current full Class 1 driver’s licence
- Ability to be flexible to work either day or night shifts

You will be motivated to take on several different tasks for different people and enjoy solving problems and delivering outcomes to customers. The current team enjoy working together and having fun whilst getting the job done

**Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation**

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**Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply



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