Job Description
Nau mai, haere mai ki a Fulton Hogan | Join us at Fulton Hogan
We’re looking for (Civil) Laboratory Technicians to join our teams at Mount Wellington You’ll test the materials that keep our roads and infrastructure safe and performing well – from aggregates and asphalt to binders and road materials – helping our crews deliver Good Work across Tāmaki Makaurau.
Mō te tūranga | About the role
This role splits your time between the lab and the field. Some days you’ll be out on-site collecting samples and running field tests; other days you’ll be in the lab putting materials through their paces and making sense of the results.
You’ll be part of a friendly, straight‑up team that looks after quality control testing for major construction projects. It sounds technical, and it is – but you won’t be left to figure it out alone. If you bring transferable skills and the right attitude, we’ll back you with full on‑the‑job training.
We work side by side, not top‑down. Titles matter less than ideas, effort and reliability, and you’ll see the impact of your work out on real projects – not just on a spreadsheet.
Ngā kawenga matua | Key responsibilities
Carry out quality control testing of aggregates, asphalt, binders and other road materials
Collect and prepare samples both in the field and in the laboratory
Enter, analyse and interpret test data to support decision‑making and keep quality standards high
Think beyond the how to the why – understanding what your results mean for safety and performance on site
Follow lab and site safety procedures and help keep work areas safe, tidy and well organised
Work closely with lab teammates, supervisors and site crews to support project delivery
When the stakes are high, we switch on, pull together and deliver to a very high standard.
Kei te kimi mātou i tētahi e whai ana i ēnei pūkenga | We’re looking for someone with
Ability to work both day and night shifts as required
Class 1 Full driver’s licence (Class 2 is an advantage)
Qualifications in engineering, geotechnical or material science are a plus, but not essential – we’ll provide full role‑specific training for the right person
Similar experience in asphalt or aggregate testing, or strong interest/knowledge of construction materials (preferred)
A strong health and safety mindset and good situational awareness, in the lab and on site
Clear communication skills, written and verbal, and confidence working with different teams
If you’re after rigid hierarchies and a perfectly predictable day, we’re probably not for you. If you want to learn, be trusted with real responsibility and see the impact of your work out on the road, you’ll feel at home here.
He pai te mahi, he pai ngā painga | Good work, good benefits
Life at Fulton Hogan is about making the most of opportunities, taking responsibility, having a crack and making it happen. We live our REAL values – Respect, Energy & Effort, Attitude, Leadership – through the Good Work we do every day, as one team.
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:
KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones, up to 7%
Fuel discount card
Parental leave top‑up payment with additional return‑to‑work support
Family scholarships
Ongoing training and development, with clear career growth and progression opportunities
Great discounts at a wide range of retailers
Medical insurance (eligibility period applies)
Life insurance
You’ll be joining a team that’s:
Friendly, welcoming and down to earth
Relaxed in tone day‑to‑day, but serious about safety and standards when it counts
Open to questions, ideas and better ways of working
Focused on learning, feedback and continuous improvement – progress over perfection
We’re adventurous at heart: we’ll try new things, question “how it’s always been done”, and take smart risks. Sometimes we nail it. Sometimes we learn the hard way. Either way, we move forward together.
Ko wai mātou | About us
Fulton Hogan is an integrated infrastructure, construction and services business working across New Zealand and Australia. We partner with clients and communities to design, build, operate and maintain critical assets – from bitumen and quarries to roads, water and energy. Our people are united by a simple purpose: to create, connect and care for communities, while reducing environmental impact and supporting more sustainable futures.
Learn more about us at Homepage - Fulton Hogan and apply to be part of our growing industry
Me pēhea te tono | How to apply
Keen to help make sure the materials behind Aotearoa’s roads and infrastructure are safe, strong and built to last? Apply now and start your journey with our Fulton Hogan whānau.
All successful candidates must undergo and pass a pre‑employment medical and drug screen prior to employment.
