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Quality assurance

QA Technician

Hynds Group · 201-1000 employees

Christchurch, Canterbury
OnsiteFull timeNo experience needed

About the job

Every concrete pipe and precast product that leaves our site has to be right — strong, watertight, and built to standard. Making sure it measures up is the job of our quality team, and we're looking for a QA Technician to join them.

You might already be testing concrete or working in a materials lab. Or you might be a science or engineering graduate, or someone with a sharp eye for detail and a quality mindset from another industry, ready to learn the concrete side with us. Either way, if you enjoy practical, hands-on work where accuracy matters, we'd like to hear from you — we'll teach you what you don't already know.

What you'll be doing

  • Product, load and water-tightness (hydrostatic) testing on concrete pipes, to national and international standards
  • Pre-pour and post-pour QA checks on precast concrete — mould dimensions, reinforcement, finish and marking
  • Dimensional checks on pipes and reinforcement cages, and repairing products as needed
  • Raising and closing out Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) when products don't meet standard
  • Supporting concrete trials, sample prep, and testing of sand, aggregates and additives
  • Keeping the lab and test equipment clean, calibrated and audit-ready
  • Compiling and reporting QA data, and flagging out-of-tolerance results
  • Providing relief cover across Batcher, Gatekeeper, Precast, Pipe and Lab roles as needed

What you'll need

  • A tertiary qualification in QA, civil engineering, science or a related field
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  • A practical, hands-on approach, and the ability to safely lift up to 20kg
  • Good communication and a genuine team-player attitude
  • Computer literacy, including MS Excel
  • Experience in a lab or testing environment — concrete or materials ideal, but transferable skills welcome

What we offer

  • Health insurance (subject to eligibility)
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Access to company partner discounts
  • Ongoing training, upskilling and development

Who we are

Since 1973, Hynds has been New Zealand's leading supplier for water and water-based waste management across civil and rural infrastructure. We're family-owned and proud of it — our reputation is built on genuine customer service and a culture where people matter, we do what's right, and we connect with our customers.

At Hynds, we believe diverse teams make better decisions and stronger businesses. We're committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone is welcomed, supported and encouraged to thrive. If you meet most of the criteria and are excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply — even if you don't tick every box.

Sound like you? We'd love to hear from you — hit Apply now.

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