The Higgins Green Team working in the Laboratory on the beautiful Kapiti Coast have an awesome opportunity for a Laboratory Technician to join their diverse team.

• Grow and develop in a supportive team 

• Hard work is recognised - build a career and not just do a job

• Competitive hourly rate

• Awesome staff benefits for you and your family to enjoy

• Brand new PPE gear (that’s your own personal protective equipment)

As a Laboratory Technician you will be responsible for both collecting samples, testing materials, and analysing results. This role is well suited to someone with a high regard for safety and quality. There will be regular physical labour involved with respect to sampling and handling testing equipment and materials.

• Tertiary diploma or equivalent in construction or science related field and/or a minimum of 3 years’ experience in the construction industry or in a construction materials testing laboratory

• Good computer skills including word-processing and spreadsheet skills

• A valid, clean, and current Class 1 driver’s license is essential 

• Ability to work a roster of night and day shifts

• Ability to learn and follow documented systems and procedures

• Be extremely focussed

• Have immaculate attention to detail

• A strong commitment to a safe and healthy workplace

• A willing can-do attitude

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, great staff benefits (Discounts, Parental leave, Educational support) and career progression opportunities with in Fletcher Building organisation.

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!

Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.