Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives enabling you to do the best work of your life. You can experience a world of opportunities to shape a career as unique as you.

WSP is one of the world’s top professional services firms, bringing together some of the brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe. We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. We see the world through a Future Ready® lens, fuelled by a shared commitment to making a positive impact—one project and community at a time.

Laboratory Cadet, Napier
Our Laboratories are responsible for testing civil engineering materials such as aggregates, soils, concrete, and bituminous materials to support our clients’ manufacturing and construction activities.

We are looking for a Civil Materials Laboratory cadet to join our Lab team in Napier.

This role will involve a variety of projects working in the laboratory or out in the field. There will be the occasional night shift work.

About you:

• Previous experience in a civil engineering laboratory is advantageous, but not essential, full training will be provided.
• If you do not have laboratory experience, we are open to speaking with applicants with previous experience in a labour / trades role, such as construction, roading, warehousing or farming.
• A good level of fitness and strength, as this role involves a significant amount of physical activity, including lifting and carrying heavy material and equipment.
• Proficient in basic computer skills for data entry and following digital instructions.
• Holds a current clean New Zealand driver’s license.
• Excellent communication skills and a team player.

Willing to travel as and when required for work.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all
We are proud to have the blueprint of Aotearoa New Zealand in our DNA and our 2,000+ expert professionals in 24 offices are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 75,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

We will review applications as they come in, so if this opportunity sounds like you, don’t wait to apply!

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