Job Description

Kickstart your engineering trade career with hands‑on experience in the meat industry. We’re looking for a motivated Apprentice Fitter to join the JBS Rockhampton Plant Maintenance team and learn from experienced tradespeople while working on unique and large‑scale industrial equipment.

About the Role

You’ll support our maintenance team with mechanical maintenance, repairs and breakdowns across key plant equipment. This role is practical, safety‑focused and ideal for someone who enjoys problem‑solving, working with tools and learning a trade on the job.

Your day to day responsibilities will include:

• Following WH&S procedures and helping identify workplace hazards
• Assisting with mechanical maintenance, inspections and repairs
• Supporting breakdown response under supervision to minimise downtime
• Using hand and power tools, measuring equipment and machinery safely
• Assisting with fault‑finding on conveyors, gearboxes, pumps and rotating equipment
• Communicating with maintenance and production teams
• Helping source parts and assist with planned maintenance and small improvement projects

About You

• Interest in completing a Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Fitting)
• Strong work ethic with good communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to safe work practices
• Reliable, hands‑on, and eager to learn
• Previous trade, mechanical, agricultural or industrial experience advantageous
• Basic computer skills or exposure to maintenance systems
• Interest in machinery, problem‑solving and 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 mechanical career with us.