Laboratory Technician

**Mō tō mātou āhuatanga | Who we are** Geotechnics Ltd is a specialist materials testing company, providing laboratory - and field-testing services to the geotechnical, civil and environmental engineering industries. We have offices in Auckland, Pukekohe, Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington, Nelson and Christchurch. At Geotechnics we believe you should love your job and the environment you work in. We have a great reputation in the marketplace through our belief in our core values of Care, Empowerment, Ingenuity, Integrity, Fun and Futurity. We go out of our way to provide excellent customer experience at every step of the journey and offer our teams a fun environment to work in. We are looking for a technician at the intermediate to advanced level to join our team in Hamilton. This full-time permanent role is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their career, as on-the-job training is provided. In this role, you will be expected to perform laboratory - and field testing to a high level of accuracy. The work will be hands-on and physical, therefore requiring a reasonable degree of physical capability and, at times, may involve working in adverse environmental conditions. The nature of the work may require early starts, late finishes and occasional overtime. **Kei te hiahia mātou ki ōu | We want your skills** *** We are seeking an individual that brings their personality to the role, prides themselves on providing flawless customer service and strives for just a little bit more. You will ideally have completed level 2 NCEA and have 2-5 years of practical work experience. You will also possess a full driver's license (Class 1). **Kei te whakapono mātou ki tō whanaketanga | We want to develop you** We offer ongoing training and professional development and promote an open culture where innovation and continuous improvement is encouraged. Geotechnics Ltd is a company where you can feel comfortable asking others for advice and where people are equally willing to listen to your ideas. This is a great opportunity to join a friendly, professional team that focuses on delivering first-class, efficient solutions. **Na tōu rourou | What you'll bring** You will bring excellent communication skills and the flexibility to adapt quickly to change. You will be able to work autonomously with mínimal supervision but also collaborate with team members when required**.** **In addition**: - Practical, with good tool skills and a "Kiwi No 8 wire" mentality; - naturally looking for solutions "outside of the square" when solutions are not obvious; - able to make calculated, rapid decisions under pressure and understand the impact of those decisions throughout the business; - able to lift items weighing 20+ kg on a regular basis; and - able to prioritise workload and convey to others when there may urgency required to fulfil customer expectation; - computer literate, especially Microsoft Excel and Word. **Ngā Hua | Our benefits** - Exposure to a variety of professional experts - Annual wellbeing allowance - A highly supportive team environment where you are encouraged to pave your own career path that caters to your ambitions - Internal training programs - A very active social club **Te Rongoā Ārai Mate Korona | The COVID-19 vaccine** Here at T+T, the health and safety of our whānau is our top priority. Our Board has made the decision that vaccination will be required for anyone wanting to access our offices and facilities under the Red and Orange levels of the COVID-19 Protection Framework. This applies to all persons, including employees, clients, suppliers and all visitors, and will come into effect once the COVID-19 Protection Framework is enacted. For potential employees, we have assessed that most roles will require office access. Therefore, we will be asking you to share your COVID-19 vaccination status as part of our interview process. **Toroa tā mātou pae tukutuku mō ētehi atu kōrero | For more information, check out our website** **_ We are proud to be an Immigration New Zealand Accredited Employer, a member of Diversity Works, and partner of TupuToa and Pūhoro STEMM Academy. We particularly encourage speakers of _**_Te Reo Māori _**_or Pasifika languages to apply._