Lab Technician

Firth; Auckland; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Staff discounts – PlaceMakers, PBTech,

Employee Education Fund

Market leading Parental Leave Policy

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Firth in Auckland is seeking a Certified Laboratory Technician to join our team. This entry-level role focuses on testing and verifying the strength, consistency, and quality of our ready-mixed concrete to meet NZ standards and Firth benchmarks.

You will sample materials, perform routine lab tests, and support audits while developing hands-on skills under supervision. No prior industry experience is required, and comprehensive training is provided to help you grow within the company.

Qualifications

• No prior industry experience required; comprehensive training provided.
• Physically fit and able to lift up to 25kg.
• Holds a Full Class 1 NZ Driver Licence.
• Basic literacy and computer literacy for record keeping and reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Comfortable with manual labour and hands-on tasks.

Responsibilities

• Sampling and testing raw materials and finished concrete products.
• Performing day-to-day lab tests to ensure compliance with strict standards.
• Supporting plant audits and maintaining accurate records.
• Assisting the Lab Manager with lab operations and customer-focused testing.
• Building strong relationships with production site staff and technical teams.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Lab testing

Team player

Record keeping

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Are you detail-driven, reliable, and ready to kickstart a career in a hands-on technical role? First is looking for a Certified Laboratory Technician to join our Auckland team - no prior industry experience required!

This is a fantastic entry-level opportunity for someone eager to learn and grow. You’ll play a key role in testing and verifying the strength, consistency, and quality of our ready-mixed concrete to meet relevant NZ standards and Firth’s own high benchmarks.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Sampling and testing raw materials and finished concrete products
• Performing day-to-day lab tests to ensure compliance with strict standards
• Supporting plant audits and maintaining accurate records
• Assisting the Lab Manager with lab operations and customer-focused testing
• Building strong relationships with production site staff and technical teams

What We’re Looking For

• Physically fit and capable of lifting up to 25kg
• Holds a Full Class 1 NZ Driver Licence
• A self-motivated team player with a positive attitude and eagerness to learn
• Basic literacy and computer literacy for record keeping and reporting
• Strong attention to detail and a disciplined approach to quality
• Comfortable with manual labour and hands-on tasks

Why Join Firth?

No prior concrete or industry experience required - we’ll provide comprehensive training on all aspects of the role. If you’re enthusiastic, reliable, and ready to learn, this could be your stepping stone into a long-term career.

• Competitive hourly rate
• Range of staff discounts – PlaceMakers, PBTech, Specsavers, Mobil + more
• Employee Education Fund – Available to all permanent employees & your immediate whanau
• Market leading Parental Leave Policy that will make it easier to our employees to become parents while working at Firth.
• Supportive team environment

• Competitive hourly rate
• Range of staff discounts – PlaceMakers, PBTech, Specsavers, Mobil + more
• Employee Education Fund – Available to all permanent employees & your immediate whanau
• Market leading Parental Leave Policy that will make it easier to our employees to become parents while working at Firth.
• Supportive team environment

Research shows that females and minority groups don’t apply for roles unless they match 100% the job description.

We are proud of your diversity and see it as one of the things that make us stronger. We welcome your individuality and encourage you to bring your true self to work, so if this role is of interest but you feel you don’t fit it, we would still love you to apply.