Laboratory Technician
15 hours ago
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, you will provide testing and technical support services for projects throughout the 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 to ensure quality, industry standards and customer specifications are being met.
This role offers plenty of variety with testing completed both in the laboratory and in the field, this is great opportunity to work in different locations and gain exposure to different teams within the industry.
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.
Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills
As the successful candidate for this role, ideally you will possess:
- 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
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
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.
The Downer Recruitment Team will be on a holiday break from 24 December 2025 and will return on 12 January During this period, we will not be contactable and responses to applications or enquiries will resume after we return. We look forward to connecting with you in the new year.
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