Laboratory Technician at Downer Group

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jul, 26

Salary

65000.0

Posted On

17 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Laboratory testing, Field testing, Pavement investigation, Construction materials testing, Attention to detail, Communication skills, Microsoft suite, Data analysis, Technical support, Safety compliance, Quality control, Driving

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

Road Science is New Zealand’s leading designer and supplier of bitumen and bitumen-based products. We have world-class manufacturing plants and storage facilities for bitumen, emulsions, and polymer-modified binders. Road Science has five IANZ-accredited civil engineering laboratories, and a number of project-specific mobile laboratories. We have a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and technical-minded individual to join our team. This role will predominantly be placed in our Christchurch, McLean’s Island branch, but will require a significant amount of travel throughout New Zealand and the Pacific to service mobile laboratories in these geographical regions. Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful.  We also offer: * Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes * Based in Christchurch, McLeans Island branch, but will require travel throughout New Zealand and the Pacific. Accommodation and meals will be provided. * Permanent Full time (minimum 40 hours a week) Overtime provided * Salary range between $60 000 and $65 000 per annum. * Discounts for Samsung, PB Tech, Gym memberships and more! Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity  Based from the Christchurch Road Science Laboratory, you will provide testing and technical support services ensuring the integrity of construction materials used by our operational teams across New Zealand and the Pacific. This includes testing products such as asphalt, construction aggregates, and soils to ensure quality, industry standards, and customer specifications are met. The role spans laboratory work, field testing, and pavement investigations, offering strong variety and hands‑on experience. The role requires flexibility to work away from home and is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys travel, with exposure to diverse projects, locations, and operational environments across New Zealand and the Pacific. Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills This is a specialised technical role, prior experience would be an advantage, but full training would be provided. The successful candidate would ideally have: * Positive, can- do attitude and willingness to learn new skills on the job * Strong attention to detail, with the ability to follow procedures accurately and consistently * Reliability and flexibility, including the ability to adapt to changing priorities, hours and work locations * Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal * Commitment to health, safety and quality standards * Computer skills, including Microsoft suite * A current full Class 1 driver’s licence is a requirement as some of the work is nightshift which would be required to drive between 10pm and 5am. Additional optional requirements: * A relevant science or engineering tertiary qualification will be an added advantage but not required. * The ability to work as part of a team and with some leadership experience Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation  Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here! [https://people.downergroup.co.nz/join-our-transport-team/] Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team. At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities. Downer’s Transport & Infrastructure business manages and maintains road networks across Australia and New Zealand, with civil and commercial construction in New Zealand. We are an integrated trans-Tasman team with a leading portfolio of products and services. By sharing our capabilities and insights across our regions we achieve the best technical solutions for our customers’ challenges, and for our communities.

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Responsibilities

Provide testing and technical support services for construction materials including asphalt, aggregates, and soils to ensure industry standards are met. Conduct laboratory work, field testing, and pavement investigations while traveling across New Zealand and the Pacific.