Build Your Trade Career in the Heart of the Whitsundays

Looking for a role that offers job security, great lifestyle, and hands-on trade work?

Join Wilmar Sugar &

- Renewables at our Proserpine Mill and work on a diverse range of industrial equipment including pumps, gearboxes, hydraulics, conveyors and rotating machinery. You'll be part of a skilled maintenance team keeping a major Queensland manufacturing operation running safely and efficiently.

This is a permanent full-time day work position with opportunities for overtime and career development.

Why Proserpine?

When the tools are down, you'll be minutes from:

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- Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday Islands
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- World-class fishing, boating and outdoor adventures
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- Affordable regional living
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- A welcoming community and family-friendly lifestyle

What You'll Do

- Maintain, repair and overhaul mill equipment
- Troubleshoot and respond to breakdowns
- Complete preventative maintenance activities
- Assist with fabrication and workshop projects
- Support apprentices and share your trade knowledge
- Contribute to continuous improvement and a strong safety culture

What You'll Bring

- Certificate III Engineering (Mechanical Trade) or equivalent
- Trade qualification as a Mechanical Fitter / Fitter &
- Turner
- Current manual driver's licence
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
- Commitment to safety and teamwork

Confined Space, Working at Heights and additional trade tickets are highly regarded. Why Join Wilmar? ✅

- Permanent, secure employment

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- Competitive pay and overtime opportunities

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- Additional Leave And Superannuation Benefits

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- Career development and training opportunities

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- Employee discounts and wellbeing programs

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- Supportive team environment

This position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.

What Wilmar Will Offer You

At Wilmar, you'll be embraced as a valued member of our team, appreciated for your unique contributions.

We offer competitive pay and perks, including additional leave and superannuation entitlements and exclusive partner discounts. Our emphasis on safety and innovation creates a supportive work environment where you can thrive.

How To Apply

If you think that you are the perfect fit for this role, we invite you to apply online via Wilmar Careers before midnight on 15 October 2026. Got questions or need a helping hand with your application? Our friendly People &

- Culture Team is just a call away at (07) 4945 9776. We look forward to receiving your application.

About Wilmar Sugar &

- Renewables

Wilmar Sugar and Renewables is Australia’s largest manufacturer and exporter of raw sugar, and among the top 10 producers globally.

We own and operate eight sugar factories across the Herbert, Burdekin, Proserpine and Sarina regions and employ more than 2,000 people during the annual sugar production season.

We are one of Australia’s largest generators of renewable electricity from biomass and one of only two bioethanol producers in Australia. We are also the largest sugarcane grower in Australia and a leading supplier of sustainable liquid fertiliser and stockfeed products.

Business unit Non seasonal

📌 Mechanical Tradesperson (Fitter & Turner) (Proserpine)
🏢 Wilmar Sugar Australia
📍 Proserpine