About Us 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. JBS Australia is a part of the global JBS business, the largest animal protein business in the world, and the second largest food company, with operations in North America, South America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. JBS Australia’s Northern (beef) and Southern (beef and lamb) Divisions operate 10 processing plants and 6 feedlots across eastern Australia. The operation drives and fosters the JBS culture of excellence and believes success is achieved through hard work. Strategically located on the Liverpool Plains of NSW, 1 hour southwest of Tamworth, JBS Australia’s Caroona Feedlot employs approximately 50 people and includes a dryland and irrigation farming operation. With a licensed capacity of 28,000 head, access to an extensive network of quality cattle and ideally placed between the Riverina & Beef City plants, makes it a vital asset in the supply of grain fed cattle for both the JBS Queensland and New South Wales based processing facilities. About the Role Caroona Feedlot is currently recruiting a Diesel Mechanic to join our team in a full-time capacity. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, this role is an excellent opportunity to expand your expertise with a global leader in food production. The Diesel Mechanic is responsible for maintaining and repairing heavy plant and machinery, including trucks, loaders, feeding equipment, and agricultural machinery, to ensure maximum equipment uptime. This role involves performing preventative and corrective maintenance, diagnosing faults, and ensuring all work complies with safety and quality standards. The position requires technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Your key responsibilities will include: <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">Ensuring maximum equipment uptime is achieved by providing efficient and effective breakdown and preventative maintenance</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">Engaging in maintenance service and repairs to heavy plant and machinery including trucks, feeding equipment, front end loaders, screening equipment, tractors and agricultural equipment</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">Ensuring that all mechanical work is carried out to meet the company safety and housekeeping requirements and conforms to all relevant legislation</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">Implement work order instructions in line with schedule completions</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">Upkeep of maintenance workshop, ensuring a clean and tidy workspace</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">Other duties as directed by the Rolling Stock Coordinator and Maintenance Supervisor</li> </ul> About You <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">Diesel Mechanic trade qualifications </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">Ability to work autonomously as well as in a team environment </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">Experience with maintenance and repairs in a fast-paced environment</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">Effective and efficient fault finding and diagnostic skills</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">Sound communication and interpersonal skills</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">Strong work ethic and a willingness to share information and skills</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">Sound knowledge and understanding of safe work practices and quality assurance</li> </ul> Why work for JBS Australia? <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">Single accommodation available for eligible candidates</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">Access to heavily discounted JBS products</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">Retail discounts with national partners</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">Health insurance discounts</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">Long term training and career development opportunities</li> </ul> Interested? 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Diesel Mechanic (Caroona, NSW, AU, 2343) @ JBS Australia Pty Ltd

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