Senior Laboratory Technician

Fulton Hogan; Vincent Community; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and life insurance

KiwiSaver employer contributions

Parental leave top-up

Ongoing training and career growth

Retail discounts

Job summary

Fulton Hogan is seeking a Senior Laboratory Technician to join our Alexandra, Otago laboratory. You will deliver accurate testing across soils, aggregates, concrete and asphalt, while supporting lab operations and upholding high quality and compliance standards for safe, durable infrastructure.

In this senior, hands-on role, you’ll work with the Laboratory Manager and mentor trainees, ensuring testing runs smoothly and results are clearly reported to project teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in civil engineering materials testing laboratory.
• Holding or working towards IANZ Key Technical Person (KTP) status is advantageous.
• Proven competence testing soils, aggregates, concrete and asphalt.
• Strong understanding of testing standards and laboratory procedures.
• Experience working with quality systems, including ISO 17025.
• High attention to detail with strong organisational skills.
• Ability to interpret, analyse and clearly report results.
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and timely laboratory testing across soils, aggregates, concrete and asphalt.
• Maintain laboratory equipment to ensure it is calibrated and fit for purpose.
• Ensure all testing meets IANZ, ISO 17025, and internal quality requirements.
• Troubleshoot testing issues and escalation risks where needed.
• Support the efficient day-to-day operation of the laboratory.
• Guide and support trainee technicians in correct testing methods.

Skills

Soils testing

Aggregates testing

Concrete testing

Asphalt testing

ISO 17025

KTP status

Analytical reporting

Quality systems

Detail oriented

Job description

Role Title: Senior Laboratory Technician

Location: Central Otago

Contract Type: Permanent Full Time

Nau mai, haere mai ki a Fulton Hogan | Join us at Fulton Hogan

We’re looking for a Senior Laboratory Technician to join our Laboratory team in Alexandra, Otago. You’ll deliver accurate, reliable testing across soils, aggregates, concrete and asphalt, while supporting the day-to-day running of the lab and maintaining high quality and compliance standards. In doing so, you’ll help ensure the materials used in our projects meet the highest standards—contributing to safe, durable and high-performing infrastructure.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

Working closely with the Laboratory Manager, this is a senior, hands-on role in a busy materials testing environment. You’ll work both independently and as part of a team to keep testing running smoothly while balancing changing priorities. Your work directly supports the quality and performance of civil construction projects, ensuring materials meet required standards. This role plays a key part in maintaining safety, compliance, and confidence in the infrastructure we deliver.

Ngā kawenga matua | Key responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and timely laboratory testing across soils, aggregates, concrete and asphalt

• Maintain laboratory equipment to ensure it is calibrated and fit for purpose

• Ensure all testing meets IANZ, ISO 17025, and internal quality requirements

• Troubleshoot testing issues and escalation risks where needed

• Support the efficient day-to-day operation of the laboratory

• Guide and support trainee technicians in correct testing methods

Kei te kimi mātou i tētahi e whai ana i ēnei pūkenga | We’re looking for someone with

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in a civil engineering materials testing laboratory

• Holding or working towards IANZ Key Technical Person (KTP) status is advantageous

• Proven technical competence testing soils, aggregates, concrete and asphalt

• Strong understanding of testing standards and laboratory procedures

• Experience working with quality systems, including ISO 17025

• High attention to detail with strong organisational skills

• Ability to interpret, analyse and clearly report results

• Confident communicator, both written and verbal

He pai te mahi, he pai ngā painga | Good work, good benefits

At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and providing opportunities to grow and succeed. You’ll have access to:

• Medical and life insurance (after eligibility period)

• KiwiSaver employer contributions up to 7% (based on service milestones)

• Parental leave top-up and return-to-work support

• Ongoing training, development and career progression

• Discounts at a wide range of retailers

Ko wai mātou | About us

Fulton Hogan is an integrated infrastructure, construction and services business operating across New Zealand and Australia. We partner with clients and communities to design, build, operate and maintain critical assets—from roads and water networks to energy and resources.

Our purpose is simple: to create, connect and care for communities while supporting more sustainable futures .