Sample Prep / Lab Assistant / Driver SGS Hector New Zealand

SGS in Hector, near Stockton Mine, is hiring a fixed-term (6 months) Sample Prep / Lab Assistant / Driver. You’ll earn NZD 25 to 30 an hour, about NZD 26,000 to 31,200 for the term (20 hours a week), based on your reliability. The job is about collecting coal samples from the mine, prepping them in the lab, analyzing, and reporting results. You’ll drive to the site, follow safety rules, and keep things accurate. No experience needed, just a Class 1 license and a focus on safety. It’s a hands-on role for folks who like driving, lab work, and helping mining ops run smooth.

About Company

SGS is a global testing and inspection company with 97,000 staff in 2,600 offices. In New Zealand, they handle lab work for mining and resources, like coal at Stockton. They focus on quality, safety, and trust, with 2,773,522 followers online. The Hector team supports local sites with accurate sample analysis. Some lab details stay private. Visit www.sgs.com for more.

Job Title

Sample Prep / Lab Assistant / Driver

Responsibilities

• Drive to Stockton Mine for coal samples.
• Prep samples in the lab for tests.
• Analyze samples and report data.
• Spot and flag out-of-compliance results.
• Keep lab clean and gear working.
• Follow all safety and procedure steps.
• Fill out records accurately.
• Work with the team on daily tasks.
• Help with monthly stock checks.
• Join safety meetings.
• Report issues to the boss fast.
• Keep up with training.
• Handle ad-hoc jobs.
• Stay on schedule for reports.
• Make sure samples are right.

Requirements

Education

High school diploma.

Experience

No experience needed.

Skills

• Good at driving and lab tasks.
• Careful with details and records.
• Works well with a small team.
• Stays safe in mine areas.
• Reliable for shifts.
• Basic computer use.

Knowledge

• Sample collection and prep.
• Lab safety rules.
• Driving to mine sites.
• Reporting results.
• Stockton Mine access.
• NZ work standards.

Applicant Location

Onsite in Hector, West Coast, New Zealand.

Application Procedure

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