Field & Lab CMT Technician — 6-Month Contract

Tonkin & Taylor Limited; Invercargill City; Hybrid; NZD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Professional development

Team environment

Job summary

Tonkin & Taylor Limited in Invercargill is seeking a motivated CMT Technician to carry out laboratory and field testing on soil, concrete and aggregate for a 6-month fixed term contract. You’ll work directly with samples, combining practical skills, technical accuracy and a strong commitment to quality.

This active, physically demanding role may involve early starts and occasional overtime, with a focus on reliable results to support projects that help shape communities in New Zealand.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience in laboratory and field testing of soil, concrete and aggregate.
• Experience in an accredited civil engineering laboratory based in New Zealand.
• Physically capable of handling samples up to 25 kg.
• Proficient in Excel and Word.
• Safety-conscious and detail-oriented.
• Clear communicator and effective team player.
• Holds a full New Zealand driver licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out laboratory and field testing in accordance with New Zealand and international methods.
• Work efficiently to achieve timely turnaround and meet requirements.
• Take personal responsibility for allocated work and manage testing within hours.
• Communicate with Team Leader if deadlines cannot be met.
• Follow processes to ensure high-quality results.
• Collaborate with team members on projects as required.
• Prioritise safety and wellbeing of yourself and colleagues.
• Participate in learning and development opportunities.
• Ensure you are trained or supervised before field or testing work.
• Represent the Engineer on site acting as their eyes and ears.
• Record anecdotal information from landowners and neighbours.

Skills

Soil testing

Aggregate testing

Laboratory testing

Teamwork

Communication

Safety consciousness

Driver licence

Physical stamina

Education

NZ civil lab experience

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Tonkin & Taylor Limited in Invercargill is seeking a motivated CMT Technician to carry out laboratory and field testing on soil, concrete and aggregate for a 6-month fixed term contract. You’ll work directly with samples, combining practical skills, technical accuracy and a strong commitment to quality.

This active, physically demanding role may involve early starts and occasional overtime, with a focus on reliable results to support projects that help shape communities in New Zealand.