Engine Driver/Trade Assistant - Biloela

Teys Australia; Biloela; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Career development opportunities

Employee discounts

EAP access

Job summary

Teys Australia in Biloela, Central Queensland, is seeking an Engine Driver/Trade Assistant to join the Maintenance Team at our processing site. The role focuses on operating, repairing and maintaining industrial engine steam and other mechanical equipment.

You will operate ammonia refrigeration plants, monitor steam boilers, and perform preventive maintenance with the maintenance team. Safety is a core priority, and you will work 12-hour rotating shifts with opportunities to upskill within meat

Qualifications

• Familiarity with relevant industry regulations and safety practices.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Good organisational and time management abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Availability to work a rotating lifestyle roster consisting of 12 hour shifts.
• Possessing boiler operation licenses to operate and maintain boilers.
• Experience in operating ammonia refrigeration plants.
• Forklift license or experience operating forklifts.
• Mechanical background and understanding.
• Additional certifications or licenses related to refrigeration, boilers, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Operating and maintaining ammonia refrigeration plants to ensure efficient and safe operation.
• Monitoring and managing steam boilers, ensuring they are performing within required parameters.
• Conducting regular inspections, repairs, and maintenance on equipment to avoid unscheduled downtime.
• Collaborating with the maintenance team to perform routine preventive maintenance activities.
• Adhering to all safety guidelines and best practices to ensure a secure working environment.
• Continuously monitoring and evaluating equipment performance, making necessary adjustments as required

Skills

Safety practices & regs

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Time management

Communication

Boiler operation licenses

Ammonia refrigeration experience

Forklift license / experience

Mechanical background

Refrigeration/boilers certs

Job description

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

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

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

About the Role

Teys Australia is seeking an Engine Driver/Trade Assistant to join the Maintenance Team based at our Biloela processing site in Central Queensland. The role will be responsible for operating, repairing and maintaining industrial engine steam and other mechanical equipment.

Other responsibilities include:

• Operating and maintaining ammonia refrigeration plants to ensure efficient and safe operation.
• Monitoring and managing steam boilers, ensuring they are performing within required parameters.
• Conducting regular inspections, repairs, and maintenance on equipment to avoid unscheduled downtime.
• Collaborating with the maintenance team to perform routine preventive maintenance activities.
• Adhering to all safety guidelines and best practices to ensure a secure working environment.
• Continuously monitoring and evaluating equipment performance, making necessary adjustments as required

About You:

You must have the following experience/skills:

• Familiarity with relevant industry regulations and safety practices.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Good organisational and time management abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Availability to work a rotating lifestyle roster consisting of 12 hour shifts.
• Possessing boiler operation licenses to operate and maintain boilers.
• Experience in operating ammonia refrigeration plants.
• Forklift license or experience operating forklifts.
• Mechanical background and understanding.
• Additional certifications or licenses related to refrigeration, boilers, or related fields.

What’s in it for You

• Attractive hourly rate ranging from $46.21-$48.78.
• Opportunities to upskill and advance your career in meat production, maintenance, or management roles.
• Access to a variety of discounts: meat products, health insurance and retailers.
• Service recognition awards.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with counselling services for you and your family.
  

For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Meg (Recruitment Officer – Biloela) on 4992 8914 or [e-mail]