Laboratory Technician – Field & Lab Testing (Night/Weekend)

Fulton Hogan; Lower Hutt; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance and Life insurance

KiwiSaver employer contributions

Parental leave top-up

Ongoing training & development

Great retailer discounts

Job summary

Fulton Hogan seeks a Laboratory Technician to join our team in Petone, NZ. You will collect samples, perform standardised testing, and deliver accurate, timely results to support wider business needs.

This hands-on role covers aggregate, soil, asphalt testing, field testing and equipment checks. Night shift and weekend work may be required, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory environment.
• Qualification in science or civil engineering preferred.
• Understanding of QA and material properties.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Full Class 1 licence.
• Strong focus on safety and wellbeing.
• Practical, proactive and accountable approach to work.
• Strong problem-solving and forward-thinking.
• Collaborative, team-focused attitude.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect aggregate, soil and asphalt samples and complete testing to required specifications.
• Carry out laboratory testing and reporting in line with Fulton Hogan lab IANZ requirements.
• Support field testing and other physical works as required.
• Complete equipment checks before use and maintain calibration across laboratory equipment.
• Apply appropriate local and international test methods.
• Provide analysis and clear reporting of results for relevant focus areas.
• Stay current with pavement design, pavement delivery and pavement product technologies.
• Work safely, follow quality and environmental processes, and speak up when something is not right.

Skills

Lab experience

MS Office Word/Excel

Class 1 licence

Safety & wellbeing

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

Science or Civil Engineering qualification

Job description

Fulton Hogan seeks a Laboratory Technician to join our team in Petone, NZ. You will collect samples, perform standardised testing, and deliver accurate, timely results to support wider business needs.

This hands-on role covers aggregate, soil, asphalt testing, field testing and equipment checks. Night shift and weekend work may be required, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality.