Maintenance Facilities Labourer

JBS Australia; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS Australia is seeking a Maintenance Facilities Labourer to join our team at the JBS Dinmore Plant in Ipswich, QLD. This full-time role focuses on maintaining site facilities and infrastructure to support safe, efficient operations.

Responsibilities include routine inspections, preventative maintenance, timely response to requests, and ensuring compliance with food safety and safety regulations. The role covers plumbing, carpentry, painting, electrical work and minor repairs, collaborating

Qualifications

• Experience in building or facilities maintenance.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Plumbing

Carpentry

Painting

Electrical

Refrigeration

Mechanical

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Team player

Job description

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Maintenance Facilities Labourer

Plant/Site: JBS Dinmore Plant

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.