Apprentice Electrician

1 day ago

Townsville City Center, Queensland, Australia JBS Australia Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per year

About the Role

The JBS Townsville Maintenance team is currently recruiting an Apprentice Electrician to join the team in a full-time capacity. Reporting to the Plant Engineer and joining a team of experienced tradespeople (including Fitters and Electricians) this apprenticeship opportunity is ideal for anyone looking to develop their Electrical trade skills in a fast-paced, industry leading food manufacturing environment.

Adult apprentice rate of pay is a percentage of the qualified trades rate.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Ensuring maximum equipment uptime is achieved by providing effective and efficient mechanical preventative and breakdown maintenance
  • Engaging in fabrication, installation and repair of mechanical machines, instruments or appliances
  • Ensuring all work is carried out to company requirements and conforms to relevant regulations
  • Identifying faults through the use of fault-finding techniques with the ability to troubleshoot and rectify problems

About You

  • Must have a full driver's license and reliable transport
  • Ability to follow safe work practices and procedures
  • Ability to work with and under the supervision of tradespeople
  • Ability to attend TAFE as required
  • Demonstrated interest in the trade
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • Completion of a High School Certificate highly regarded however not essential
  • Flexibility to work a variety of shifts
  • Good attention to detail and high level of accuracy
  • Good understanding of mathematics
  • Basic understanding of computer systems
  • Ability to work autonomously as well as in a team environment
  • Availability to work day shift hours, Monday to Friday

About Us

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 12km south of Townsville, a major gateway to Queensland's world-renowned Great Barrier Reef, the JBS Townsville Plant is JBS Australia's most northern operation. Cattle are sourced from a wide supply area, including the Northern Territory, north and north-western Queensland and packed into the AMH brand, the most trusted name in beef. The plant employs approximately 500 team members with a processing capacity of 900 head of cattle per day, operating 5 days per week.

Why work for JBS Australia?

  • Supportive learning environment
  • Long-term, stable employment
  • All work clothing, equipment and PPE provided
  • Access to heavily discounted JBS products through our onsite Butcher Shop
  • Discounts with national retail partners and health insurance providers

Interested? Apply now

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