Maintenance Superintendent

Jbs Australia; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & annual bonus

Relocation assistance

Employee discounts and corporate perks

Career development opportunities

Team-building events

Health insurance partnerships

Onsite staff shop discounts

Novated leasing options

Access to retail and brand discounts

Ariat, R.M. Williams and more

Job summary

JBS Dinmore in Queensland is seeking a Maintenance Superintendent to lead our maintenance team and ensure equipment reliability for our high-volume beef processing plant. This full-time role reports to the Engineering Manager and focuses on proactive maintenance planning, fault finding, and continuous improvement to support production outcomes.

The successful candidate will bring a trades background (mechanical or electrical), strong leadership, excellent planning, and a collaborative approach

Qualifications

• Established and experienced trades background in mechanical or electrical disciplines.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Proficient with computers and MS Office.
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day maintenance operations of the site.
• Lead and develop a skilled team of maintenance professionals.
• Plan, schedule and coordinate preventive maintenance activities.
• Diagnose equipment faults, perform repairs and drive reliability improvements.
• Collaborate with production to minimise downtime and support output targets.
• Champion safety and ensure compliance with site procedures.

Skills

Trades background

Leadership

Planning

Computer literacy

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Communication

Job description

About the Role

JBS Dinmore is seeking a people-focused Maintenance Superintendent to join our team on a full-time basis. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this leadership role is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day maintenance operations of the site and leading a highly skilled team of maintenance professionals. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, availability and performance of plant equipment, supporting production outcomes through effective maintenance planning, fault finding, repair activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

As the Maintenance Superintendent, you will drive a proactive maintenance culture with a strong focus on safety, operational efficiency and team performance. Working closely with the Plant Engineer, you will ensure maintenance resources are effectively coordinated to meet operational demands, respond to equipment breakdowns, minimise downtime and identify opportunities to improve plant reliability. This role offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated team, contribute to key engineering and maintenance initiatives, and make a significant impact on the ongoing success of one of Australia's leading food manufacturing operations.

About You

• Established and experienced trades background either within mechanical or electrical
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Demonstrated efficiency with computers and MS Office packages
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to be dynamic and responsive
• Ability to build effective professional relationships with various production departments
• Strong attention to detail

Why Join JBS?

• Competitive salary & attractive annual performance bonus
• Heavily discounted premium JBS meat products through our onsite butcher shop
• Long-term career development opportunities with a global organisation
• Regular team-building events, including BBQs and employee milestone celebrations
• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates, including support with transport, flights and/or short-term accommodation
• Access to heavily discounted corporate and casual apparel from major brands, including R.M. Williams, Ariat and R.B. Sellars
• Corporate discounts with AustralianSuper, Bupa and Medibank Private Health Insurance
• Exclusive discounts with AVIS Australia car hire
• Access to exclusive CommBank banking offers
• 15% off Dell Technologies products
• Significant discounts on adventure experiences through Adrenaline
• Novated leasing options (eligibility criteria apply)
• Retail discounts via The Ambassador Card – Australia's premier member benefits program
• $50 off when you shop at Specsavers through the JBS Corporate Club
• 10% off eligible Telstra mobile plans

JBS Australia is the largest and most respected meat and food producer in Australia. The JBS Dinmore Processing Plant is the largest beef facility in the southern hemisphere. Located near Ipswich, in southeast Queensland, the facility has a daily production ability of 3,400 cattle and employs approximately 2,500 people.