Laboratory Technician

Monday - Friday
Thames, Full Time, Construction
Please Quote Reference Number 18624
**- Hands-on role in our purpose-built Geocert Laboratory

• Supportive team with ongoing training and development
• Family-owned and operated company with a proud history**

About Cirtex Industries

Cirtex Industries is a proudly family-owned New Zealand company with more than 40 years of experience supplying innovative solutions to the civil construction and infrastructure sectors across New Zealand and Australia.

Based at our purpose-built head office in Thames, this role sits within our Geocert Laboratory, where you'll work alongside a supportive team in a modern, fully equipped laboratory environment.

About the Role

We're looking for a practical and detail-focused Laboratory Technician to join our Geocert Laboratory team.

In this hands-on role, you'll be responsible for carrying out laboratory testing and supporting our quality processes to ensure products consistently meet required standards and specifications.

You don't necessarily need extensive laboratory experience. We're looking for someone who is methodical, comfortable working with numbers, takes pride in accuracy and is keen to learn.

Key responsibilities include:

• Sampling products and preparing materials for laboratory testing
• Carrying out testing in accordance with established procedures and standards
• Operating and maintaining laboratory testing equipment
• Accurately recording, analysing and calculating test results
• Preparing test reports and supporting documentation
• Maintaining accurate laboratory records
• Ensuring testing is completed accurately and within required timeframes
• Contributing to a safe, organised and efficient laboratory environment

About You

We're looking for someone who is reliable, organised and takes pride in getting the details right.

You'll also bring:

• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to your work
• Confidence working with numbers, measurements and calculations
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills
• The ability to follow processes and work accurately
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Clear communication and the ability to work well as part of a team
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• A strong commitment to health, safety and quality

Previous experience or study in science, mathematics, laboratory testing, quality assurance or a similar technical field would be preferred but is not essential. Full training will be provided to the right person.

What's in it for you?:

• Full-time, Monday-to-Friday hours
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Brand-new, purpose-built head office and laboratory in Thames
• Fresh fruit and quality coffee
• Table tennis and a fully equipped onsite staff gym
• Free onsite parking
• A supportive team environment within a growing, family-owned business

If you're practical, detail-focused and looking for an opportunity to develop your skills in a technical environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.