Trainee Laboratory Technician

6 months ago


Christchurch, New Zealand Downer Group Full time

**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, Repco, 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 Christchurch Laboratory and reporting to the Laboratory Manager, you will provide testing and technical support services for projects throughout the South Island. All the training you need will be provided on the job with the opportunity to study towards a New Zealand Certificate in Civil Engineering Laboratory - Level 4. 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**

You will have obtained your literacy and numeracy achievement standards through NCEA and be motivated to begin your career in the Civil Construction industry. You’ll preferably have some work experience in any field but this is not essential. You’ll also have:

- Strong attention to detail with solid MS Excel & Word skills
- The ability to work as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills
- A current full Class 1 driver’s licence
- Good attitude and a willingness to learn
- The ability to travel and work outside of the Canterbury Region

You will also need some flexibility to work at night and during weekends when the work demands. 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**

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



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