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TOOWOOMBA

MAINTENANCE HAND

QLD

JBS AUSTRALIA

JBS is Australia's largest lotfeeder and most respected meat and food producer. We have a strong portfolio of leading and renowned beef, lamb, pork, salmon and value-added branded products, such as AMH, Swift, Primo, Murray Valley and Huon.

The JBS Beef City Feedlot is part of the integrated Beef City facility consisting of farming, feedlot and processing operations. The cattle are walked from the feedlot to the plant, minimising stress, carbon emissions and transportation costs while simultaneously improving eating quality. Ideally located in the prime grain and cattle producing region of the Darling Downs, 35km west of Toowoomba, the 26,500 head capacity feedlot has a strong reputation for producing high quality grain fed beef for key domestic and international customers, and employs approximately 50 team members.

Job Type:

Full-Time

Remuneration:

Above award wages and penalty rates

Start:

Immediate Start

Expires:

Until Position Filled

Job Description:

  • The JBS Beef City Feedlot is currently recruiting a multi-skilled Maintenance Hand to join the team in a full-time capacity. 

  • Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor this position is required to work as part of a small team and carry out a variety of maintenance tasks as directed.

Key Tasks, Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Carrying out general maintenance tasks and fault finding

  • Erecting steel yard fencing – setting fence posts in concrete, welding, running fencing cables

  • Repairing and maintaining steel yard fencing

  • Repairing and maintaining plumbing and pumping systems

  • Carrying out basic concrete works and repairs

  • Liaising and working with contractors when required

  • Complying with all company policies and procedures

  • Working safely to prevent injuries and lost time

  • Additional tasks as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor or Feedlot Manager

Job Requirements:

  • Previous experience (ideally 2 years) in a similar maintenance role

  • Proven experience in yard building

  • Proven experience in plumbing and pump repairs

  • Proven experience in laying concrete

  • Demonstrated ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team

  • Sound communication and interpersonal skills

  • Sound understanding and knowledge of safe work practices

  • Previous plant and machinery operation experience advantageous

  • A rural background and understanding of livestock desirable

Job Benefits:

  • Certificate III in Feedlot Operations: nationally recognised qualification for eligible employees. Learn on the job, no cost to you!

  • Retail discounts with national partners

  • Health insurance discounts on Bupa Health and Medibank Private

  • Ongoing training and career development opportunities


If you are interested in this role, please email your cover letter & resume to: Roxanne Richardson – HR Advisor Beef City & Mungindi Feedlots at Roxanne.richardson@jbssa.coim.au or via the APPLY NOW button.


Please note only candidates who meet the brief will be considered and contacted if short-listed.

JBS REF 20231122 | CL 20240116 | Updated & RP 20250306

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