Laboratory Technician

• Strong emphasis on safety, quality, communication and continuous improvement
• Community focused partnered with The Smith Family – supporting youth education
• Applications will be reviewed after the 8th April, all candidates will be notified after this date

Fletcher Insulation is a leading Australian manufacturer and distributor of insulation products, with iconic brands such as Pink® Batts and Sisalation®. Our products are used extensively in the building industry on residential and commercial projects and are supplied through our specialist customer channels, which include insulation supply and install businesses, commercial contractors, national outlets and retail hardware stores.

We are also well recognised in the building industry for our technical capability, providing expert technical advice to architects, designers, builders and homeowners on the best insulation solutions for their projects. We continually invest in more sustainable manufacturing processes and look to ways of bringing innovative products and services to the Australian market.

More About Your New Role

This Laboratory Technician role, based in Dandenong, provides hands on support within the Engineering and Technical team, contributing to product testing, quality assurance and technical support activities across the business. Working in an established laboratory environment, the role focuses on the day-to-day execution of physical testing, including sample preparation, operating and maintaining equipment, and conducting tests in line with recognised standards and NATA requirements. Strong organisation, scheduling and attention to detail are essential, as the role also includes data recording, analysis, reporting and documentation to ensure accurate and compliant test results.

This opportunity suits someone who enjoys structured, routine work and takes pride in accuracy, while remaining adaptable to changing priorities. You will work in a small, collaborative team with regular interaction across quality, engineering and testing functions, both internally and externally. The role is ideal for someone looking to build technical capability in a manufacturing and laboratory setting, with the aspiration to grow into a mentoring or leadership role over time, supported by a people focused and inclusive team environment.

Skills and Experience

• Experience supporting laboratory testing, or quality control in a perm or internship capacity
• Degree in Applied Science or similar
• Attention to detail when preparing samples, operating equipment and recording test results
• Ability to follow established testing standards, procedures and safety requirements
• Work effectively with engineers, testing and internal & external stakeholders.
• Developing analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret test data and support investigations
• A collaborative, proactive team member with a strong commitment to safety, quality & CI
• Excellent communication both verbal and written
• You have a great learning agility and enjoy learning and growing in your role

Why Join us at Fletcher Insulation

• Employee Education Fund to financially support you with further learning and education
• Get Access to Fletcher Insulation Work Perks – savings for the entire family
• Access to all Fletcher Building perks and rewards
• 26 weeks PAID parental leave for the primary carer
• Amazing parental leave options for secondary carer
• Fletcher Insulation, is proudly partnered with The Smith Family
• Endorsed by Reconciliation Australia for our Innovate RAP

We are Proudly an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from people of all diverse backgrounds and identities, including Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities & LBGTQIA+ People