Located 35km west of Toowoomba, the JBS Beef City Plant is part of the Beef City integrated feedlot, processing and farming facility. The cattle are walked from the feedlot to the plant, minimising stress, carbon emissions and transportation costs while simultaneously improving eating quality – one of only two in southern hemisphere. Specialising in grain-fed beef production, the plant employs approximately 950 employees with a current processing capacity of more than **** cattle per day, and has a solid reputation for producing high quality grain fed beef for key domestic and international customers.
About Us
JBS Australia is the largest and most respected meat and food producer in Australia. We have a strong portfolio of leading and renowned beef, lamb, pork, salmon and value-added branded products, such as AMH, Swift, Primo, Murray Valley and Huon.
Located 35km west of Toowoomba, the JBS Beef City Plant is part of the Beef City integrated feedlot, processing and farming facility. The cattle are walked from the feedlot to the plant, minimising stress and transportation costs, while simultaneously improving eating quality – one of only two in southern hemisphere. Specialising in grain-fed beef production, the plant has a strong reputation for producing high quality grain fed beef for key domestic and international customers.
Why work for JBS Australia?
Full time and stable employment with a company that is a leader in the food production industry
All work clothing, equipment and PPE provided
Access to discounted meat products through our Butcher Shop onsite
About the Role
The JBS Beef City Plant is currently recruiting an Apprentice Maintenance Fitter to join our busy Maintenance Team. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor,



this is a full-time position working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday with optional overtime on Saturdays where available. Our conditions of employment are one of the best in the industry!
The Apprentice position is under the Beef City Maintenance EBA, considering classification of payment and conditions of employment. To be successful in this position, you must be aware you require to have a full driver's license and a reliable car, our location is approximately 35 km from Toowoomba and there is no public transport available.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Proactive learning of ensuring maximum equipment uptime is achieved by providing effective and efficient mechanical preventative and breakdown maintenance
Follow safe work practices and procedures;
Work with and under the supervision of tradespeople;
Follow all instructions from tradespeople and supervisors;
Attending TAFE as required.
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Adult apprentices' rate of pay is a percentage of the trades rate, first year is 75 % ( $1,****** / week) with an increase for years 2 (80%) ,3 (84%) and 4 (90%)
About You
Demonstrated interest in the trade;
Previous experience within the meat industry advantageous
Organisational and time management abilities;
Completion of High School Certificate will be highly regarded
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to support a broad variety of mechanical work
Good attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
Ability to communicate at all levels and to work autonomously as well as in a team environment
Ability to work different shifts if required
Full Australian working rights
Current drivers licence and reliable transport
Good understanding of mathematics.
Basic understanding of computer systems.
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📌 Apprentice Maintenance Fitter (Toowoomba)
🏢 JBS Beef City Plant
📍 Toowoomba