Kickstart your electrical career with hands‑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 protected 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
Growth opportunities in a large, secure 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.
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