QA Technician – Concrete Lab & Material Testing

Hynds; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to company partner discounts

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Hynds in Christchurch, New Zealand is seeking a QA Technician to join our quality team. You will perform hydrostatic tests on concrete pipes, conduct pre-pour and post-pour QA checks, and help ensure products meet national and international standards.

We welcome graduates or those with lab/testing experience and a sharp eye for detail. You’ll work hands-on, learn concrete testing processes, and contribute to safe, audit-ready lab operations while supporting multiple roles as needed.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in QA, civil engineering, science or related field.
• Attention to detail and accuracy crucial for QA work.
• Willingness to learn concrete testing and lab procedures.
• Experience in a lab or testing environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Product, load and water-tightness testing on concrete pipes to standards.
• Pre-pour and post-pour QA checks on precast concrete.
• Dimensional checks on pipes and reinforcement cages.
• Raising and closing out NCRs when products don't meet standard.
• Supporting concrete trials, sample prep and testing of materials.
• Keeping lab equipment clean, calibrated and audit-ready.
• Compiling and reporting QA data and results.

Skills

Attention to detail

Lab testing experience

Team player

Safe lifting up to 20kg

Education

Tertiary qualification in QA, civil engineering, science or related field

Job description

Hynds in Christchurch, New Zealand is seeking a QA Technician to join our quality team. You will perform hydrostatic tests on concrete pipes, conduct pre-pour and post-pour QA checks, and help ensure products meet national and international standards.

We welcome graduates or those with lab/testing experience and a sharp eye for detail. You’ll work hands-on, learn concrete testing processes, and contribute to safe, audit-ready lab operations while supporting multiple roles as needed.