Maintenance Fitter

JBS Australia is looking for a qualified Mechanical Fitter to join our maintenance team at our Rockhampton beef processing plant. You will keep our plant running safely, reliably and with minimal downtime, as part of a high-performing team delivering some of Australia's best beef brands to customers around the world.

About the Role

• Maintain and repair mechanical equipment across a large-scale beef processing facility

• Execute planned maintenance using SAP (or similar work management systems)

• Diagnose and resolve faults quickly to minimise production impact

• Support reliability programs that reduce unplanned downtime

• Uphold high standards of food safety, hygiene, and plant efficiency

The Pay

The figures below are effective hourly rates, what the role actually earns on average across the 8-week roster, factoring in weekend work, afternoon shifts and on-call. Your base EA rate and penalties are paid as normal on your payslip; the effective rate simply shows what it all adds up to per hour worked.

• L4 Trade-qualified (entry) – $49.41 / hr

• L3 Experienced tradesperson – $50.73 / hr

• L2 Area lead tradesperson – $53.04 / hr

• L1 Senior tradesperson (by appointment) – $54.33 / hr

Plus $500 per year meat allowance paid weekly on top of the hourly rate.

The Roster

An 8-week rotating pattern averaging 40 hours per week. Every worked shift is 10 hours, and you get the same pattern back every 8 weeks, so you can plan life months ahead.

Shift types across the cycle:

• 18-day shifts (5:00am–3:30pm)

• 10 afternoon shifts (12:00pm–10:00pm) – attract a 15% loading

• 4 Saturday day shifts – paid at time-and-a-half

• On-call: 5 weekday standbys + 1 weekend standby per cycle – paid at allowance rates

• 23 days off across the 8 weeks – including 4 full weekends

A typical fortnight looks like:

• Week 1:  4 afternoon shifts / 3 days off / 1 midweek break

• Week 2:  4-day shifts (Mon–Thu) / 3-day weekend

• Week 3:  3-day shifts + Saturday / 4-day weekend before + Sunday off

• Week 4:  4-day shifts ending on an afternoon Friday / 2-day weekend

• Weeks 5–8: Repeat a similar mix – full pattern provided at interview

About You

• Trade qualified Mechanical Fitter (Certificate III)

• Background in manufacturing, processing, or heavy industry

• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills

• Comfortable working autonomously or as part of a team

• Safety first mindset

Why Join JBS?

• Effective hourly rates starting at $49.41, averaged across the roster, including penalties and on call

• Additional $500 yearly meat allowance on top of hourly rate

• Secure, full-time employment with a global industry leader

• Clear progression pathway from Level 4 through to Level 1

• Structured roster with predictable hours

• Staff discounts on meat products