Electrical Apprentice

Kickstart your electrical career with hands-on experience in a fast‑paced food manufacturing environment. We’re looking for a motivated Electrical Apprentice to join the JBS Rockhampton Plant Maintenance team and learn from experienced tradespeople while working with unique industrial equipment.

About the Role

You’ll support our maintenance team in assisting with basic maintenance, repairs, diagnostics, and breakdown response across key plant equipment. This role is practical, safety‑focused, and ideal for someone who enjoys problem‑solving and learning on the job.

Your day to day responsibilities will include:

• Following WH&S procedures and help identify hazards
• Assisting with electrical maintenance, repairs, and fault‑finding
• Responding to breakdowns under supervision
• Using tools, equipment and diagnostics safely
• Communicating with maintenance and production teams to minimise downtime
• Helping to source parts and support small improvement projects
• Learning to interpret equipment documentation and basic PLC concepts

About You

• Interest in completing a Certificate III in Electrotechnology
• Good communication, teamwork and problem‑solving skills
• Commitment to safe work practices
• Reliable and a willingness to learn
• Prior trade, industrial or hands‑on experience advantageous
• Basic computer literacy or exposure to maintenance systems
• Interest in automation, PLCs or continuous improvement

Why Join Us?

• Earn while you gain a nationally recognised qualification
• Mentoring from highly skilled tradespeople

• Career growth in a large, stable organisation
• Access to heavily discounted JBS products

About JBS Australia

JBS Australia, part of the global JBS business, is the largest and most respected meat and food processor in Australia with a strong portfolio of leading beef, lamb, pork, salmon and value-added products. Our Northern division operates five beef processing plants across Queensland and Northern NSW, producing more than 400,000 tonnes of beef products every year.

Located in the Beef Capital of Australia, the JBS Rockhampton Plant produces a range of pasture fed and grain fed beef products. Our verified organic grass-fed beef brands, Acres Organic and Right to Roam, are both packed exclusively at Rockhampton. The plant employs approximately 560 team members with a processing capacity of 700 head of cattle per day, operating 6 days per week.

Interested? Apply now! Send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining why you’re ready to start your electrical career with us.