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:
About You
Why Join Us?
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.

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