Laboratory Technician - - 40048 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Permanent

Description

The Higgins Green Team have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Laboratory Technician to join the team in East Tamaki.

This isn’t your typical Laboratory Technician role! We’re looking for someone who’s not afraid to get their hands dirty and help on the frontline when needed. In this physically active role, you’ll be on the move, sampling stockpiles from Asphalt Plants, quarries, and Asphalt materials. A typical day could have you mixing up to 40kg of aggregate with binders or handling compacting blocks — our moulds weighing 8-10kg with an additional 5-7kg of Asphalt on top. Physical fitness is a must, as this role can be labour-intensive and fast-paced.

Come join the Green Team:

Competitive hourly rate + guaranteed 40 hours per week
On the job training available
Join a supportive team that treat each other like Whānau
Ongoing training and development to help you reach your career goals
Career development – opportunities to grow your career at Higgins and the wider Fletcher Building group of businesses
Access to Fletchers Building Benefits Programme, including:

A market-leading parental leave policy to ensure employees are well supported throughout one of life’s most significant events.
FB employee share scheme, educational and welfare funds
A significant portfolio of retail benefits across major NZ businesses such as ANZ, Z energy ,PlaceMakers, Mico and Samsung.
Brand new PPE gear (that’s your own personal protective equipment)

What you’ll bring to the role:

Prior laboratory experience is essential, preferably in the civil engineering field or a similar environment
Ideally you will have a Tertiary Diploma or equivalent in Construction or Science related field
Good computer skills including word-processing and spreadsheet skills
A valid, clean, and current Class 1 driver’s license
Ability to follow procedures and processes
Have immaculate attention to detail
A willing can do attitude
Some travel to our plant in Silverdale may be required on occasion
Ability to work at night and during weekends when required

Higgins is a leading roading and civil infrastructure company in New Zealand. We are on a dynamic growth path with people at the heart of what we do every day. We offer a great working environment, competitive hourly rate, subsidised medical insurance and subsidised education and training for you and your dependants.

Higgins is committed to a drug-free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing along with a health check – you’ll need to be fit for work!

Building better roads for safer journeys – He pai ake te hanga o ngā rori, kia haumaru ai ngā haerenga

Research shows that females and minority groups don’t always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. So, if this role is of interest but you feel you don’t quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are enriched by many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.