Laboratory Technician / Plant Operator

At Firth, we're proud to help build New Zealand. From major infrastructure projects to the homes and communities we live in, our products play a vital role in shaping the country every day.

We're looking for a hands-on Laboratory Technician / Plant Operator to support our operations across Wanaka and Cromwell.

This diverse role combines laboratory testing, quality assurance, concrete batching, and general plant operations. You'll play a critical role in ensuring our concrete products meet New Zealand standards, customer specifications, and Firth's industry-leading quality requirements, while also supporting day-to-day plant operations as business needs require. This role suits someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in accuracy, and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves when needed.

What you'll be doing

• Sampling and testing raw materials and concrete products

• Conducting quality assurance testing and recording results accurately

• Supporting certification requirements and compliance with industry standards

• Batching concrete and loading trucks to meet customer demand

• Coordinating with production and dispatch teams to support on-time deliveries

• Assisting with specialised product trials and continuous improvement initiatives

• Monitoring plant equipment and reporting maintenance requirements

• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping, safety, and environmental compliance

• Providing excellent service to customers and internal stakeholders

• Supporting wider plant activities as required.

What you'll bring

• Experience in laboratory testing, quality control, manufacturing, construction, civil, quarry, or production environments

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality

• Good computer, literacy and numeracy skills

• A strong focus on health and safety

• A practical, hands-on approach and willingness to support across different areas of the plant

• Great communication skills and a customer-focused mindset

Why join Firth?

This is an opportunity to join one of New Zealand's most recognised construction materials businesses while enjoying the lifestyle that Central Otago has to offer. At Firth, we're guided by our values of Protect, Be Bold, Customer Leading and Better Together, and we're looking for someone who shares those values and wants to help us build better communities across New Zealand.

In return, we offer:

• Competitive remuneration

• Ongoing training and development opportunities

• Staff discounts with PlaceMakers/Mico, PB Tech, Southern Cross and more

• Employee Education Fund available to permanent employees and their immediate whānau

• Industry-leading Parental Leave Policy

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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.