Certified Laboratory Technician

  • Auckland
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 21 days ago
Are you detail-driven, reliable, and ready to kickstart a career in a hands-on technical role? Firth is looking for a Certified Laboratory Technician to join our team at our Certified Plant based in Manukau, Auckland - no prior industry experience required!This is a fantastic entry-level opportunity for someone eager to learn and grow. You'll play a key role in testing and verifying the strength, consistency, and quality of our ready-mixed concrete to meet relevant NZ standards and Firth's own high benchmarks.What You'll Be Doing
  • Sampling and testing raw materials and finished concrete products
  • Performing day-to-day lab tests to ensure compliance with strict standards
  • Supporting plant audits and maintaining accurate records
  • Assisting the Lab Manager with lab operations and customer-focused testing
  • Building strong relationships with production site staff and technical teams
What We're Looking For
  • Physically fit and capable of lifting up to 25kg
  • Holds a Full Class 1 NZ Driver Licence
  • A self-motivated team player with a positive attitude and eagerness to learn
  • Basic literacy and computer literacy for record keeping and reporting
  • Strong attention to detail and a disciplined approach to quality
  • Comfortable with manual labour and hands-on tasks
Why Join Firth?No prior concrete or industry experience required - we'll provide comprehensive training on all aspects of the role. If you're enthusiastic, reliable, and ready to learn, this could be your stepping stone into a long-term career.
  • Competitive hourly rate
  • Range of staff discounts - PlaceMakers, PBTech, Specsavers, Mobil + more
  • Employee Education Fund - Available to all permanent employees & your immediate whanau
  • Market leading Parental Leave Policy that will make it easier to our employees to become parents while working at Firth.
  • Supportive team environment
Research shows that females and minority groups don't apply for roles unless they match 100% the job description.We are proud of your diversity and see it as one of the things that make us stronger. We welcome your individuality and encourage you to bring your true self to work, so if this role is of interest but you feel you don't fit it, we would still love you to apply.

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