2027 Teys Rockhampton Apprentice Intake

Teys Australia; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site nurse

On-the-Job Training

Paid inductions

Discounts on meat

Job summary

Teys Australia invites applicants for 2027 Rockhampton apprentice intake. You will join the Maintenance team to maintain the meat processing plant and its equipment while you work toward your trade qualification through a registered training provider.

The program runs for four years full-time, with school-based options and ongoing on-the-job training. You must be 18+ at start, locally based, and willing to undergo medical checks and vaccinations as required.

Qualifications

• Must commit to a 4-year full-time apprenticeship including TAFE.
• Be over 18 on commencement – January 2027 – Full time
• School-based apprenticeships considered if applicable
• Live locally in the Rockhampton region
• Pass a pre-employment medical check including urine drug and alcohol test
• Q-Fever vaccinated (or willing to obtain)
• Provide two professional/school references
• Completed work experience or casual work in your chosen field
• Experience using basic hand and power tools
• Completed relevant pre-vocational training courses in your chosen field

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Rockhampton meat processing plant and equipment.
• Support day-to-day production requirements.
• Gain hands-on experience across equipment and systems with training support.
• Work toward your trade qualification through a reputable training provider.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Reliable transport

Local to Rockhampton

Interest in 4-year apprenticeship

Pre-employment medical

Q-Fever vaccination willingness

Two references

Work experience in chosen field

Hand and power tools

Pre-vocational training

Education

Yr 10 maths/english/science

Job description

2027 Teys Rockhampton Apprentice Intake

About Us

Established in 1946, Teys Australia is a beef processing and foodproduction business. We are best known for providing quality Aussie beef tocustomers here in Australia and around the world.

With operations across 14 locations in Qld, NSW, Victoria, and SouthAustralia, we are the second largest beef processor and exporter in Australia,employing over 5000 passionate people who drive our success, and bring theirvery best to work every day.

Together, we focus on feeding people and enriching lives. Join us!

About the Role

Teys Australia is seeking Boiler making (MEM31925), Electrical (UEE30820) and Fitting/Machining (MEM30219) apprentices for the 2027 production year to join the Maintenance team.The roles will be responsible for maintaining the Rockhampton meat processingplant and equipment and supporting the day-to-day production requirements ofthe business. You’ll get hands-on experience across a wide range of equipmentand systems, with support from our team as you work towards your tradequalification through a reputable training provider. School basedapprenticeships also considered.

Other requirements include:

Commit to a 4 yearapprenticeship (full time), including TAFE

• Completeall practical and theory as required by apprenticeship contract, includingoffsite training and attendance at TAFE blocks
• Beover the age of 18 on commencement – (January 2027) – Full time
• School based must have completed Yr 10 with passesin Maths, English and Science

About You

To be successful in these roles you will have:

• Good mechanical or electrical aptitude skills
• Have access to reliable transport
• Live locally in the Rockhampton region
• Demonstrate a genuine interest in completing a 4year apprenticeship
• Pass a Teys pre-employment medical check, including urine drug and alcohol test
• Q-Fever vaccinated (or willing to obtain)
• Be able to provide two professional/school references
• Completed work experience or casual work inyour chosen field
• Experience using basic hand and power tools
• Completed relevant pre-vocational trainingcourses in your chosen field

What's in it for You

As a full-time, permanent employee, you will work a minimum of 40hours/week with the potential for overtime, weekend and public holiday work.

• Work for a well-established international businesswith very rare down days
• Have exposure to automation, conveyor, ammonia,instrumentation and boiler operator systems all on one site.
• On-site nurse and physio
• On-The-Job Training
• Paid Inductions
• Access to discounts onmeat and other products.

Closing Date:

Thursday, 19 November 2026