Lab Assistant Required In New Zealand

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Are you meticulous, trustworthy, and looking for a unique role with evening or weekend hours? Fraterworks is expanding our operations and seeking dedicated individuals to join our evening and weekend crews. In these hands-on roles, you’ll be handling world-class perfumery materials, fulfilling orders for a global customer base. No prior experience is needed we provide full training for the right candidates who have an exceptional eye for detail, integrity, and a passion for precision.

Company Overview

Fraterworks is a dynamic, fast-growing New Zealand supplier of premium perfumery raw materials, serving both luxury brands and hobbyists worldwide. We are at the forefront of a specialised and exciting industry, curating one of the world’s fastest-growing perfume-material libraries. Our success is powered by a close-knit team of awesome individuals who value precision, collaboration, and a shared passion for the craft. We’re based in central Lower Hutt, offering a vibrant and supportive workplace.

 Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the precise and safe handling of valuable materials, ensuring every order meets our exacting standards. Your core duties will include:

• Processing online orders from start to finish: accurately filling, capping, labelling, and packing bottles for same-day or next-business-day dispatch.
• Preparing products by carefully mixing and decanting concentrated materials according to detailed batch sheets.
• Maintaining meticulous logs of weights, batch numbers, and inventory movements.
• Adhering strictly to all safety protocols, including the consistent use of PPE when handling chemicals, alcohols, and essential oils.
• Keeping the workshop organised, clean, and operating efficiently.

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who embody reliability and precision. The ideal person will have:

• The ability to follow written procedures exactly, with zero shortcuts.
• Physical fitness to perform repeated lifts of 20–30 kg.
• High personal integrity and the understanding that handling high-value stock and confidential information (NDA) is a core responsibility.
• Trustworthiness, reliability, and a calm, drama-free approach to work.
• Must be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident (we cannot offer sponsorship).
• Solid written and spoken English to comprehend safety data sheets and instructions.
• Clear handwriting and basic maths skills.
• Availability to start within two weeks, with flexibility for extra hours during peak periods.

Benefits and Perks

This is more than just a job; it’s a gateway to a unique career. We offer:

• A genuine career track within a hyper-growth niche global industry.
• The chance to work with an incredible and growing library of perfume materials.
• A fantastic, collaborative team environment.
• A central Lower Hutt location close to amenities.
• Free breakfast, snacks, and drinks (for day/evening shifts).
• A competitive hourly rate between $27.00 and $33.00.
• Unparalleled access to our perfume library – wear a different scent every day

How to Apply

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If you are a reliable individual with an impeccable eye for detail, we want to hear from you. Appointment is conditional on passing a comprehensive background check, including criminal history, employment verification, and drug testing.

To apply, please submit your CV and specify which shift you are applying for: Evening (Mon-Fri) or Weekend Evening (Sat-Sun). We are reviewing applications as they arrive and will prioritise immediate starters.

Join our passionate crew and help us craft the scents of tomorrow. Apply now.