Aggregates & Field Testing Laboratory Technician

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Nau mai haere mai ki tā mātou whānau | 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.   

Join us as an Aggregates and Field Testing Laboratory Technician in the Canterbury Region!  

We have an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Technician to join our aggregates and field-testing team based out of our Christchurch Civil Engineering Lab. You will be responsible for testing and operations based out of our Canterbury laboratory and will also undertake field work, where you will encounter a great range of sites across Christchurch and the wider Canterbury region. Standard work hours include Monday to Friday, 7am – 4pm with occasional night shift and weekend work.

In addition to the above you will:

• Develop test methods and apply existing appropriate international and local methodology.
• Test and report all required materials in accordance with the Fulton Hogan lab IANZ requirements.
• Provide analysis of results for relevant focus area to internal and external clients.

Good Work equals Good Benefits  

• Medical insurance
• Life insurance 
• KiwiSaver employer contributions
• Fuel discount card
• Family scholarships
• Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities  
• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers  

At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us.   

We’re looking for someone with:  

• A great attitude and willingness to learn on the job.
• The ability to work both within a team and unsupervised.
• Experience and knowledge in civil construction materials testing is preferable.
• Full clean NZ class 1 driver’s licence.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise workload.
• The ability to carry out physically demanding tasks.
• A relevant qualification in earth science or civil engineering is advantageous but not essential.

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.  

Learn more about us: Homepage - Fulton Hogan  and make an application to join our growing industry.   

All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen prior to employment.  

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