Maintenance Facilities Labourer

Jbs Australia; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Access to discounted JBS products

Collaborative and dynamic work culture

Job summary

JBS Australia Group in Ipswich, Queensland, is seeking a reliable Maintenance Facilities Labourer to join our full-time team. You will help maintain our site facilities and infrastructure to support safe and efficient operations.

Your responsibilities include routine inspections, preventative maintenance, responding to requests quickly, and assisting with basic trades such as plumbing, carpentry, painting and minor electrical tasks. A team-based, safety-focused mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in building or facilities maintenance.
• Experience in the meat or food industry is advantageous.
• Knowledge of basic trades (plumbing, carpentry, painting, electrical, refrigeration or mechanical).
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve.
• Commitment to safety and compliance standards.
• Flexible to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine inspections, maintenance and repairs of buildings, fixtures and infrastructure.
• Perform preventative maintenance to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
• Respond to maintenance requests promptly to minimise production disruptions.
• Support compliance with food safety, health and safety regulations.
• Assist with plumbing, carpentry, painting, and minor electrical tasks.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations staff to keep the site safe and efficient.

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a reliable and skilled Maintenance Facilities Labourer to join our team in a full-time capacity. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that our site facilities and infrastructure are maintained to the highest standards to support safe and efficient operations.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out routine inspections, maintenance and repairs of buildings, fixtures, and infrastructure
• Performing preventative maintenance to reduce downtime and extend the life of equipment and facilities
• Responding to maintenance requests in a timely manner to minimise disruptions to production
• Supporting compliance with food safety, health & safety and industry regulations
• Assisting with general upkeep including plumbing, carpentry, painting, and minor electrical tasks
• Working collaboratively with other maintenance and operations staff to maintain a safe and efficient site

About You

• Previous experience in building or facilities maintenance
• Experience in the meat or food industry highly regarded
• Knowledge of basic trades (plumbing, carpentry, painting, electrical, refrigeration or mechanical)
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve effectively
• Strong commitment to safety and compliance standards
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment
• A team player with a positive and proactive approach

Why work for JBS Australia?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Access to heavily discounted JBS products
• Opportunity to work with a global leader in the meat industry
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Professional development and growth opportunities

JBS Australia, part of the global JBS business, is the largest and most respected meat and food processor in Australia with a strong portfolio of leading beef, lamb, pork, salmon and value-added products. Our Northern division operates five beef processing plants across Queensland and Northern NSW, producing more than 400,000 tonnes of beef products every year.

Located in Ipswich in South East Queensland, the JBS Dinmore Plant is the largest beef processing facility in the southern hemisphere. The plant employs approximately 2,000 team members with a processing capacity of 3,400 head of cattle per day.