Maintenance General Hand - Beef City Feedlot

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.

The JBS Beef City Feedlot is part of the integrated Beef City facility consisting of farming, feedlot and processing operations. The cattle are walked from the feedlot to the plant, minimising stress, carbon emissions and transportation costs while simultaneously improving eating quality. Ideally located in the prime grain and cattle producing region of the Darling Downs, 35km west of Toowoomba, the 26,500 head capacity feedlot has a strong reputation for producing high quality grain fed beef for key domestic and international customers, and employs approximately 50 team members.

Why work for JBS Australia?

Certificate III in Feedlot Operations: nationally recognised qualification for eligible employees. Learn on the job, no cost to you!

Retail discounts with national partners

Health insurance discounts with Bupa and Medibank Private

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

About the Role

The JBS Beef City Feedlot is currently recruiting a well-rounded and resourceful Maintenance General Hand to join the team in a full-time position. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, this position is required to work as part of a small team and carry out a variety of maintenance tasks as directed.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Carrying out general maintenance and fault-finding tasks

Erecting steel yard fencing including setting fence posts in concrete, welding and running fencing cables

Repairing and maintaining steel yard fencing

Repairing and maintaining plumbing and pumping systems

Carrying out basic concrete works and repairs

Liaising and working with contractors and suppliers when required

Complying with company Policies and Procedures

Working safely to prevent injuries and lost time

Additional tasks as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor or Feedlot Manager

About You

Previous experience in a maintenance or similar role (ideally 2+ years)

Proven experience in yard building

Proven experience in plumbing and pump repairs

Proven experience in laying concrete

Demonstrated ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team

Sound communication and interpersonal skills

Sound understanding and knowledge of safe work practices

Previous plant and machinery operation experience advantageous but not essential

A rural background and understanding of livestock desirable

Interested? APPLY NOW!

For further information, please contact Roxanne Richardson (HR Advisor) via email -