Maintenance, Trades & Supervisors (QLD & NSW, Australia)

About JBS Australia

JBS Australia is the largest and most respected meat and food producer in Australia. 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. JBS Australia is a part of the global JBS business, the largest animal protein business in the world, and the second largest food company, with operations in North America, South America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

JBS Australia’s Northern Division operates five strategically placed processing facilities across Queensland (QLD) and New South Wales (NSW):

1. Beef City Plant, Toowoomba (South QLD)
2. Dinmore Plant, Ipswich (South East QLD)
3. Riverina Plant, Yanco (South Western NSW)
4. Rockhampton Plant, Rockhampton (Central QLD)
5. Townsville Plant, Townsville (North QLD)

(We will discuss your location preferences during your initial shortlisting phone call.)

Our network provides the ability to meet the specific demands of various market segments with an extensive range of grain-fed and pasture-fed products. With approximately 15,000 employees spread across our various sites, JBS Australia exports to more than 50 countries around the world.

What are we looking for?

JBS Australia’s Northern Division is currently hiring experienced Maintenance and Trades professionals (including leadership positions) for various roles across our Plants including:

• Maintenance Electricians
• Maintenance Fitters
• Maintenance Planners
• Maintenance Supervisors
• Maintenance Superintendents

To be successful within any of our Trades teams, you will be passionate about your skills (including knowledge sharing and mentoring our up and coming Apprentices), and be committed to providing a professional service. You will be prepared to regularly exhibit leadership qualities and provide support across the business to drive a culture of continuous improvement. This opportunity is ideal for anyone wanting to develop their skills within an industry leading, global organisation. Previous experience within the meat and/or food manufacturing industry is advantageous, but not required.

Please note: To be considered for any of these roles, you must have a current New Zealand practicing electrical license and full New Zealand/Australian working rights. Successful applicants may also be required to undertake a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing) as well as criminal history checks.  

Why work for JBS?

• Relocation support for eligible candidates
• Sign-up bonus (paid after 6 months; conditions apply)
• Long-term, stable opportunity with a global organisation
• Access to retail discounts with national partners
• Heavily discounted JBS meat products
• Health insurance discounts with Bupa and Medibank Private
• Ongoing leadership and career development opportunities

Interested? APPLY NOW!

If you’ve been considering a move to Australia, this may be the opportunity for you! We encourage all interested applicants to submit a formal application.