Laboratory Technician

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Fulton Hogan is seeking Laboratory Technicians to join our Auckland team across three sites: Silverdale, Reliable Way, and Drury. You’ll test soils, aggregates, concrete and asphalt, ensure results meet IANZ and client standards, maintain equipment calibration, and support timely delivery. Roles may be lab based, field based, or a mix. The ideal candidate has relevant lab or materials testing experience, a solid QA mindset, understanding of material properties, and progress toward or achievement of IANZ accreditation, plus a valid Class 1 licence. Apply by naming your preferred site, tailoring your CV to testing methods and safety, and noting readiness for pre-employment medical and drug screen.

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

We’re looking for Laboratory Technicians to join our Auckland team across three sites: Auckland North (Silverdale), Auckland Central (Reliable Way) and Auckland South (Drury).

Mō te tūranga | About the role

Our Lab Technicians play an important role in the work we do, helping ensure the materials, data, and results behind our projects are accurate, reliable, and up to standard. In these hands-on roles, you’ll deliver Good Work through safe, high-quality testing that supports our customers and projects across Auckland.

Depending on the site, your role may be lab based, field based, or a mix of both, with lab-based roles focused on testing samples, reporting results, and keeping equipment and calibration on track, while field-based roles involve collecting samples and carrying out testing on site where the work is happening. You’ll work with core civil construction materials including soil, concrete, aggregates such as sand and gravel, and asphalt or bitumen, helping make sure they meet the standards needed for quality project delivery.

We’re hiring across three Auckland locations, each with a slightly different focus:

• Auckland North (Silverdale): Field and lab based

• Auckland Central (Reliable Way): Field based

• Auckland South (Drury): Lab based

Ngā kawenga matua | Key responsibilities

• Obtain samples and carry out testing in line with required specifications and Fulton Hogan lab IANZ requirements.

• Support the delivery of safe, on-time, within-budget, high-quality outcomes for customers.

• Complete equipment checks before use and help maintain equipment calibration within the laboratory.

• Apply appropriate international and local test methods and support the development of testing methodology where needed.

• Maintain confidentiality of laboratory analysis and testing.

• Provide analysis of results for the relevant focus area to clients.

• Follow safety, environmental and quality processes, take part in pre-starts where needed, and report incidents, accidents and near misses.

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

• Relevant laboratory and/or materials testing experience, with the flexibility to work in a lab-based, field-based, or mixed role depending on the site.

• An understanding of quality assurance and a competent understanding of material properties.

• Experience working towards, or having achieved, IANZ accreditation.

• A practical, reliable, and proactive approach, with the ability to think ahead and solve problems.

• Full class 1 licence.

• An understanding of quality assurance.

• A competent understanding of material properties.

• Experience working towards, or having achieved, IANZ accreditation.

• The ability to work comfortably in the environment the role requires, whether that’s field based, lab based, or a mix of both depending on the site.

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 giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us. You’ll have access to:

• Medical insurance and Life insurance after the eligibility period.

• KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones, up to 7%.

• Parental leave top‑up payment with additional return‑to‑work support.

• Ongoing training and development, with clear career growth and progression opportunities.

• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers.

Ko wai mātou | About us

Our Lab Technicians play a big part in the work we do, helping make sure the materials, data, and results behind our projects are accurate, reliable, and up to standard. You’ll work alongside people who back each other, share a laugh, and know when to switch on and deliver. If you want to be trusted, supported to grow, and part of a team doing work that matters, you’ll fit right in.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

At Fulton Hogan, we build and maintain the infrastructure that keeps communities moving and connected. From roads and water networks to the essential services people rely on every day, our work has a real impact across Auckland and beyond. We’re a flat, friendly team with serious standards when it counts, where ideas matter, people back each other, and Good Work is something we do together.

If you’re keen to build your career with Fulton Hogan and be part of a team doing Good Work across Auckland, apply now and let us know which location suits you best.

All successful candidates must undergo and pass a pre‑employment medical and drug screen prior to employment.