Apprentice Maintenance Fitter

About the role

JBS Beef City Plant, located 35 km west of Toowoomba, is recruiting an Apprentice Maintenance Fitter for its Maintenance Team. The position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with optional Saturday overtime. It is covered by the Beef City Maintenance Enterprise Bargaining Agreement.

Key responsibilities

• Build skills and knowledge to maximise equipment uptime through effective preventative and breakdown maintenance
• Follow all safe work practices and procedures
• Work collaboratively under the guidance of qualified tradespeople and follow their instructions
• Attend TAFE and complete all required training components

Required profile

• Current open driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle, as there are no public transport options to the site
• Demonstrated interest in the trade; previous meat industry experience is advantageous but not required
• High School Certificate highly regarded
• Full Australian working rights
• Ability to work different shifts if required

Required skills

• Ability to support a broad variety of mechanical work
• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• Good understanding of mathematics
• Basic understanding of computer systems

What we offer

• Competitive adult apprentice wages based on the tradesperson rate: 75% in year one (about $1,413 per week), rising to 80%, 84% and 90% in years two to four
• All work clothing, equipment and PPE provided
• Discounted meat products through the onsite Butcher Shop