About this role
<p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><strong><span style="font-family:'JBS Text', sans-serif">About Us</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'JBS Text', sans-serif;color:black">JBS Australia is the largest and most respected meat and food producer in Australia. We have a strong portfolio of leading and renowned beef, lamb, pork, salmon and value-added branded products, such as AMH, Swift, Primo, Murray Valley and Huon.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'JBS Text', sans-serif;color:black"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'JBS Text', sans-serif;color:black">Located 35km west of Toowoomba, the JBS Beef City Plant is part of the Beef City integrated feedlot, processing and farming facility. The cattle are walked from the feedlot to the plant, minimising stress and transportation costs, while simultaneously improving eating quality – one of only two in southern hemisphere. Specialising in grain-fed beef production, the plant employs approximately 950 employees with a current processing capacity of 950 cattle per day and has a strong reputation for producing high quality grain fed beef for key domestic and international customers.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><strong><span style="font-family:'JBS Text', sans-serif"> </span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><strong><span style="font-family:'JBS Text', sans-serif">Why work for JBS Australia?</span></strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:1.0E-4pt;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'JBS Text', sans-serif;color:black">Full time and stable employment with a company that is a leader in the food production industry</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'JBS Text', sans-serif;color:black">All work clothing, equipment and PPE provided</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'JBS Text', sans-serif;color:black">Access to discounted meat products through our Butcher Shop onsite</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><strong><span style="font-family:'JBS Text', sans-serif">About the Role</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'JBS Text', sans-serif;color:black">The JBS Beef City Plant is currently recruiting for an Apprentice Maintenance Fitter to join our busy Maintenance Team. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, this is a full-time position working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with optional overtime available on Saturdays.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'JBS Text', sans-serif;color:black">JBS offers some of the most competitive employment conditions in the industry, with this role covered under the Beef City Maintenance Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA), which determines pay classifications and employment conditions.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'JBS Text', sans-serif;color:black">Your key responsibilities will include:</span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:1.0E-4pt;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'JBS Text', sans-serif;color:black">Developing skills and knowledge to help maximise equipment uptime through effective preventative and breakdown maintenance</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'JBS Text', sans-serif;color:black">Following all safe work practices and procedures</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'JBS Text', sans-serif;color:black">Working collaboratively under the guidance of qualified tradespeople</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'JBS Text', sans-serif;color:black">Following instructions from tradespeople and supervisors</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'JBS Text', sans-serif;color:black">Attending TAFE and completing all required training components</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><strong><em><span style="font-family:'JBS Text', sans-serif">Renumeration</span></em></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'JBS Text', sans-serif;color:black">Adult apprentice wages are paid as a percentage of the applicable tradesperson rate. First-year apprentices commence at 75% (approximately $1,413 per week), increasing progressively to 80% in year two, 84% in year three, and 90% in year four.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><strong><span style="font-family:'JBS Text', sans-serif">About You</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'JBS Text', sans-serif;color:black">To be successful in this role, you must hold a current open driver’s licence and have access to a reliable vehicle, as there are no public transport options available to the site.</span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:1.0E-4pt;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'JBS Text', sans-serif;color:black">Demonstrated interest in the trade</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'JBS Text', sans-serif;color:black">Previous experience within the meat industry advantageous, but not required</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'JBS Text', sans-serif;color:black">Organisational and time management abilities</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'JBS Text', sans-serif;color:black">Completion of your High School Certificate highly regarded</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'JBS Text', sans-serif;color:black">Excellent interpersonal skills</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'JBS Text', sans-serif;color:black">Demonstrated continuous improvement approach</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'JBS Text', sans-serif;color:black">Ability to support a broad variety of mechanical work</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'JBS Text', sans-serif;color:black">Good attention to detail and high level of accuracy</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'JBS Text', sans-serif;color:black">Ability to communicate at all levels</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'JBS Text', sans-serif;color:black">Ability to work autonomously as well as in a team environment</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'JBS Text', sans-serif;color:black">Ability to work different shifts if required</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'JBS Text', sans-serif;color:black">Full Australian working rights</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'JBS Text', sans-serif;color:black">Current drivers licence and reliable transport</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'JBS Text', sans-serif;color:black">Good understanding of mathematics</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'JBS Text', sans-serif;color:black">Basic understanding of computer systems</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'JBS Text', sans-serif;color:black">Interested? 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