Jobs in Kelso, australia

In Australia, the J.R. Simplot Company’s core operations are food manufacturing and agriculture, encompassing potato, vegetable, seafood and sauce operations. We supply a wide range of frozen, shelf-stable and chilled products to Australia and New Zealand’s major retail and foodservice customers and are part of Simplot’s Global Food business. With 17 food manufacturing and processing sites, Simplot Global Food serves retail and foodservice customers in 37 countries, and employs 8,000 people across North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific.

In Australia, we are a leading provider of quality, nourishing and sustainable food, focussed on creating food that maximises value from the best Australian-grown produce and global seafood. Our iconic brands have been an integral part of Australian life for generations, and include Leggo’s, Birds Eye, Edgell, John West and Chiko.

Culture and Benefits

At Simplot, we are fueled by our purpose : We Contribute to Feeding Our World. We imagine a better future and set goals to reach it. We are committed to working as one Simplot and are guided by our shared values :

• Respect for Resources
• Spirit of Innovation
• Passion for People

We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We care about creating an environment that promotes safety and wellbeing and where our people feel supported, respected and empowered. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all our team members.

Simplot is passionate about cultivating a future where good ideas and inspiring possibilities have the chance to grow. We want our team members to build exciting and fulfilling careers with us and offer professional and personal growth opportunities.

The Perks

About Our Role

Simplot is committed to developing the next generation of skilled tradespeople and prides itself on providing a supportive working & learning environment. As part of our 2025 apprenticeship programme, we are seeking highly motivated applicants for an exciting and unique opportunity in the role of  Apprentice Maintenance Electrician.

Commencing in January 2025, this programme will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to learn a skilled maintenance trade and to work with a unique range of equipment in our modern food production facility at Simplot Kelso. Upon successful completion of this 4 year apprenticeship, the Apprentice will obtain a nationally recognised qualification (Cert III Electrotechnology).

Simplot Kelso is our seafood and snacking processing plant, producing 75 SKUs for the retail and foodservice market under the Birds Eye, I&J and Captain's Catch brands whilst employing around 100 people.

With base rates in excess of the applicable award, and Simplot providing the successful candidate with a tool kit as a gesture of welcome - we ensure our apprentices are set up for success from day one!

What You Will Do

Working as part of our highly skilled Maintenance Electrical team on a Monday-Friday day shift roster – this apprenticeship will focus on all facets of the electrotechnology trade within a busy FMCG environment. Duties will include (but are not limited to) :

About You

Job Requisition ID :   19256

Travel Required :  None

Location(s) :   SAPL Plant - Kelso

Country :  Australia