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.
About the TeamDowner'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.
Job DescriptionWe have a fantastic opportunity within our Road Science business for a motivated and technical-minded individual to enter the world of Laboratory Technicians. If you have a keen interest in science and consider yourself to be a bit of a mathematician, then this could be your chance to settle into a new and exciting role where training will be provided, and with plenty of career development on offer!
Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki konei | 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 offer:
Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homesInternal promotion encouraged, training and development on offerDiscounts for Samsung, PB Tech, Gym memberships and more!$500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to DownerFree carparking available at the office with plenty of public transport nearbyBased from the Penrose Road Science Laboratory, you will be trained to complete a variety of testing that ensures the integrity of the construction materials used by our operational teams. This includes testing products such as asphalt, construction aggregates, and soils to ensure quality and customer specifications are being met.
This role requires a level of flexibility to work a rotational nightshift and weekend roster where you will be onsite with our Asphalt teams conducting the necessary testing while they complete the required work outside of normal working hours.
To be successful in this role, you will be motivated and willing to learn, enjoy problem solving and have the confidence to deliver outcomes to customers. You will also have:
Strong attention to detailExcellent communication skills, both written and verbalA current NZ Full Class 1 drivers licenceThe ability to work as part of a teamThe flexibility to work nightshift and weekend as requiredA great, positive 'can do' attitudeOur Road Science team supports the upper North Island, covering Whangarei through Taupo therefore the ability to travel and stay away from home is required.
A little more about Road ScienceRoad 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.
Me pehea ki te tono | How to apply If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 715822. 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.
The Downer Transport & Infrastructure Recruitment office will be closed from Friday, 20 December 2024 and we will be back on Monday, 6 January 2025. If you submit an application during this window, please note that we will review your details and update you upon our return. Wishing you a safe and festive holiday season!
Job InfoJob Identification 715822Job Category Technical Services and SupportPosting Date 12/17/2024, 10:31 PMLocations Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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