Job Description
Role Title: Laboratory Technician
Location: Blenheim
Contract Type: Full Time
Welcome to our Fulton Hogan Family
Life at Fulton Hogan is about making the most of the opportunities, taking responsibility, having a crack, being accountable and making it happen. We live by our REAL values – Respect, Energy & Effort, Attitude, Leadership – and we demonstrate these through the good work we do, every day, as one team.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a keen Laboratory Technician to join our Nelson Team – this role is based at our Blenheim Laboratory.
In this role, you will be involved in the daily operations of the Fulton Hogan Blenheim laboratory in conjunction with one other Laboratory Technician and the Laboratory Manager whilst ensuring continuation of IANZ requirements. This role will involve a variety of tasks in the laboratory and out in the field, some travel and night shifts may be required as well.
Your responsibilities include:
- Sampling, testing and site testing of civil engineering construction materials – aggregates, soils and asphalt
- Recording, analysing and reporting results
- Following all work instructions and test methods in accordance with IANZ standards
- Undertaking safe work practices at all times
What you’ll bring to the table
Practical laboratory experience within the civil engineering industry is highly advantageous, however candidates without this will also be considered. You may have just graduated with an NZCE qualification or work in civil construction and are looking to start a career in civil materials testing.
The ideal candidate will have the following attributes:
- Past or current engineering laboratory experience – in one or more or the following areas – aggregate, asphalt and site testing such as NDM use etc.
- Accuracy and keen attention to detail – with the ability to follow laboratory methods and SOPs
- Willingness to learn with a desire to increase personal technical knowledge
- Strong communication skills, crucial for results reporting and client interaction
- Can do and a positive attitude
- Ability to see the big picture and coordinate team efforts
What’s in it for you
At Fulton Hogan we truly care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools they need to succeed. We're proud to offer a range of REAL Benefits that recognises the huge role our people play in our success such as:
- Medical insurance
- Life insurance
- New parental leave policy, supporting our people with new additions to the family
- Family scholarships
- A generous referral reward for successfully adding new hires to our talent tipline
- Additional leave in recognition to your long service commitment to the team
- Fuel discounts
- Ongoing training and development, with opportunity to gain qualifications
- Excellent discounts at a wide range of retailers
- Access to free confidential counselling and support services for you and your family
Creating, Connecting and caring for the community
Our people regularly donate their time to local causes and initiatives, while at a regional and national level we provide financial support, skills and resources to a wide range of organisations that are strengthening our communities. Our focus aims to also reduce our impact on the environment, and regenerate healthy new ecosystems. We look to partner with others to lift the standards of our industry and show customers lower-impact, sustainable ways of delivering infrastructure.
Sound like you?
If you are looking for a role to showcase your skills, build a long-lasting legacy, and want to help us build on our Good Work culture, then we want to hear from you.
All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen.
All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen.
We celebrate and embrace diversity across our business and are committed to equal employment opportunities.
We believe in the value that diversity brings to our team and people who share our REAL values are encouraged to apply.
