Lab Equipment Technician – Flexible Hours

Livestock Improvement Corporation; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra leave days

Flexible working

Insurance discounts

Employee shares scheme

Wellbeing discounts

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC) is seeking a skilled technician to service and repair specialised laboratory instrumentation used in Herd Testing laboratories. You will maintain equipment, respond to breakdowns, and perform preventative maintenance to keep operations reliable and compliant.

You'll work with automated lab equipment, receive training on LIC systems, and contribute to safe, high-quality lab operations.

Qualifications

• Engineering trade qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience servicing analytical, robotic or automated equipment.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience with preventative maintenance programmes.
• Good computer literacy, including service software.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Collaborative, team-focused approach.
• Willingness to learn and develop expertise in laboratory equipment and systems.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and fault-find promptly.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance to maximise reliability.
• Maintain accurate service records and quality documentation.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and quality standards.
• Provide technical support and advice to operational teams.
• Manage spare parts and maintenance requirements.
• Work closely with laboratory and operational leaders to support day-to-day operations.
• Participate in shift work and provide technical support across required periods.

Skills

Engineering trade qualification

Fault-finding

Preventative maintenance

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Independence & prioritisation

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Technical troubleshooting

Education

Engineering trade qualification

Tools

Bentley FTS/FCM

FOSS analysers

ISO/IEC 17025 awareness

Job description

Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC) is seeking a skilled technician to service and repair specialised laboratory instrumentation used in Herd Testing laboratories. You will maintain equipment, respond to breakdowns, and perform preventative maintenance to keep operations reliable and compliant.

You'll work with automated lab equipment, receive training on LIC systems, and contribute to safe, high-quality lab operations.