Permanent Lab Tech & Concrete Driver — QA & Delivery

Firth Industries; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time employment

Ongoing training and development

Supportive team with strong safety文化

Employee benefits and discounts

Job summary

Firth Industries in Paihia, New Zealand seeks a Laboratory Technician / Driver to perform concrete testing and QA in the lab and on-site, with occasional driving duties for concrete deliveries.

The role combines laboratory work with operational support, offering ongoing training and a supportive, safety-focused team environment. A Full Class 4 licence is preferred to enable driving duties when required.

Qualifications

• Strong focus on accuracy and quality outcomes.
• Good computer skills and data entry/reporting.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe working environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out testing of concrete, aggregates, and raw materials.
• Perform fresh and hardened concrete testing in laboratory and on-site.
• Record, analyse, and report test results accurately.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, testing facilities, and calibration records.
• Safely operate a concrete mixer truck to deliver concrete to customer sites.
• Complete daily vehicle checks and maintenance requirements.
• Ensure deliveries are made safely, efficiently, and professionally.
• Build positive relationships with customers and represent the Firth brand.
• Adhere to all company safety, environmental, and compliance requirements.

Skills

Accuracy and quality focus

Data entry and reporting

Communication and organization

Team support

Safety-minded

Education

Full Class 4 licence

Job description

Firth Industries in Paihia, New Zealand seeks a Laboratory Technician / Driver to perform concrete testing and QA in the lab and on-site, with occasional driving duties for concrete deliveries.

The role combines laboratory work with operational support, offering ongoing training and a supportive, safety-focused team environment. A Full Class 4 licence is preferred to enable driving duties when required.