Laboratory Technician

About this role

About Us

Holcim is the leading partner for sustainable construction, creating value across the built environment from infrastructure and industry to buildings.

Headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, Holcim has more than 48,000 employees in 45 attractive markets - across Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East & Africa. Holcim offers high-valued end-to-end Building Materials and Building Solutions, from foundation and flooring to roofing and walling - powered by premium brands including, ECOPact® low-carbon concrete and ECOPlanet® low-carbon cement.

Holcim Australia and New Zealand is a leading supplier of cement, aggregates, ready-mix concrete, and engineered and pre-cast concrete solutions. Our proud history began in Australia in 1901 and in Aotearoa New Zealand, our involvement in the building industry dates back to 1888.

Holcim Australia and New Zealand has been officially certified as a Top Employer 2025 by the Top Employers Institute, recognising our commitment to creating a world-class workplace where people thrive.

About the role

The Purpose of the role is to support the company's quality control process through the timely and accurate development, testing and reporting of physical laboratory services for testing of routine and external samples.

Key responsibilities include :

• Understand the Quality Management System implicitly and comply fully with it.
• Promptly report and act on any serious product performance issues or problems.
• Inspect alleged defective test specimens to determine their test compliance.
• Inspect and report on inconsistencies in laboratory testing tolerances.
• Monitor, manage and comply with all ITP's, monitor quality controls and compliance testing to ensure frequencies are in accordance with ITP's and budgets.
• Identify and record any test procedure problems, and verify the implementation of solutions.
• Adhere to all IANZ testing, reporting and associated requirements.
• Maintain the laboratory and all associated testing equipment in accordance with Internal and IANZ requirements.

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Why join Holcim

As part of a global company, Holcim offers long term career paths along with a variety of training and development opportunities. Holcim is proud to be an industry leader in safety as well as environmental sustainability as well as being committed to being a good member of the communities we live and work in. Other benefits include :

At Holcim we offer an inclusive environment, where our people feel comfortable bringing their authentic self to work. We offer a high-performance workplace empowering problem solvers, creative thinkers and innovators to seek combined perspectives and voice opportunities to go further and faster.

Our workplace is a safe environment where individuals can be themselves and where we promote a diverse workforce. We are an equal opportunities employer, making no distinction on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age.

People are treated fairly at work - respecting and supporting human rights and non-discrimination. This is rooted in the values and standards set out in the Holcim Code of Business Conduct.

If you are detail oriented, self-motivated and proactive individual, looking for a company where you will get noticed and encouraged to progress in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of construction materials. Your expertise and commitment will contribute to the success of our customers and the growth of our business. Apply now and embark on a rewarding career journey with us!

Holcim will not accept  unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings.