Downer Group

Quality Assurance Technician - Wainui

Downer Group

No NZ register recordPosted 3 weeks ago

Job Description

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| Why you will enjoy working here

Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer:

Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes

Full-time (40 hours) guaranteed, with job stability you can count on

$500 bonus for current employees who successfully refer a friend to Downer

Great promotion and career development opportunities

A supportive team environment where safety, quality and continuous improvement come first

Te

kōwhiringa

| The Opportunity

Do you have an eye for detail and take pride in getting things right the first time?

We're looking for a Quality Assurance Technician to join our Pavements team based at our Wainui depot. In this role, you'll play a key part in ensuring our projects meet quality, safety and compliance standards while supporting the successful delivery maintenance works across the network.

Working closely with Engineers, Forepersons and delivery teams, you'll help maintain quality documentation, monitor site conditions and provide valuable insights that contribute to high-quality outcomes for our customers.

You will also

  • Ensure Contract Quality Plans, ITP's and other project documentation meet contract requirements
  • Complete quality assurance and quality control records, including Data Dockets, Weather Data, RAMM data and DJR's
  • Monitor weather and site conditions, including road temperature, humidity and air temperature, to support effective decision-making
  • Calculate and manage material quantities to ensure compliance with customer specifications
  • Identify and communicate quality or compliance concerns to the Contract Engineer and Foreperson
  • Support the implementation of Health & Safety policies and procedures across all activities

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity based

  • from
  • our Wainui depot.
  • Ngā
  • pūkenga
  • matua
  • | Important Skills

To be successful in this role, you'll bring

Experience within a roading, surfacing or construction environment (highly regarded)

Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate records and data

The ability to conduct basic risk assessments relevant to construction operations

Excellent communication skills and a collaborative team-focused approach

Good numerical skills and confidence working with quantities and construction-related data

Experience entering and maintaining data accurately and within required timeframes

A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and continuously improve

* An engineering qualification is desirable, but not essential

Who You Are

You're someone who enjoys being out where the action is and takes pride in maintaining high standards. You're organised, naturally detail-oriented and enjoy working with both people and data.

You communicate well, build positive working relationships and aren't afraid to speak up when you spot an issue. Most importantly, you're a team player who values quality, safety and delivering great results.

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mātou

| Our Organisation

Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site to learn more about our people, projects and career opportunities - https://downergroup.co.nz/life-at-downer/downer-benefits/meet-our-people/

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pēhea

ki te tono | How to apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 736843.

We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.

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