Field & Lab Technician - Soil & Aggregate Testing (6-Month)

Geotechnics Ltd; Invercargill City; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and development

Supportive and collaborative team

Job summary

Geotechnics Ltd is seeking a proactive CMT Technician for a 6-month fixed-term contract in Invercargill. You will perform laboratory and field testing on soil, concrete, and aggregate, ensuring timely turnaround, quality control, and adherence to safety standards.

The role requires hands-on work, strong accuracy, and commitment to project delivery. You will follow NZ and international test methods, collaborate with the team, and maintain documentation.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in laboratory and field testing of soil, concrete and aggregate.
• Previous experience in an accredited civil engineering laboratory based in New Zealand.
• Holds a full New Zealand driver licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out laboratory and field testing in accordance with New Zealand and international test methods and the company’s management system.
• Work efficiently to achieve timely turnaround, meet customer requirements and support profitability.
• Take personal responsibility for allocated work and ensure testing and management tasks are completed on time and within budgeted hours.
• Communicate promptly with the Team Leader if deadlines cannot be met.
• Follow business processes to ensure consistent, high-quality results.
• Work collaboratively with other team members on projects when required.
• Prioritise safety and wellbeing of yourself and colleagues and prevent harm.
• Participate in learning and development opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Excel

Word

Self-motivated

Hardworking

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Geotechnics Ltd is seeking a proactive CMT Technician for a 6-month fixed-term contract in Invercargill. You will perform laboratory and field testing on soil, concrete, and aggregate, ensuring timely turnaround, quality control, and adherence to safety standards.

The role requires hands-on work, strong accuracy, and commitment to project delivery. You will follow NZ and international test methods, collaborate with the team, and maintain documentation.