Who is NH Foods?

An Australian company with a global reach, we are leading the way with the production of our premium and iconic beef brands at our Oakey site, for the world market. Oakey Beef Exports is one of the largest and most modern meat processing plants in Australia. Located 28km west of Toowoomba, the Oakey Beef Exports Plant is part of a global company with a global purpose - to deliver the joy of eating.

What does JOY mean to you?

The joy of achievement – supporting your career development?

The joy of new experiences – the prospect to choose from a range of diverse employment opportunities?

The joy of no limits – manage your work-life balance?

The joy of opportunity –progression internally?

The joy of belonging – connect with your work and community?

At NH Foods we empower our team to take on the most challenging, inspiring, and rewarding work of their lives.

BOILERMAKER – VARIED INDUSTRIAL OPPORTUNITY

An exciting and diverse opportunity to work locally with one of Australia’s largest, most technologically advanced processing plants!

No two days are the same – small to industrial scale projects

Get out from the workshop – travel across plant and departments

Skip the repetitive manufacturing space – enjoy a large variety of jobs

What is the opportunity?

Oakey Beef Exports is one of Australia’s largest and most advanced processing plants, offering a unique opportunity to work locally with the resources of an industry leader! Diversify your experience with a range of class-leading equipment, machinery and robotics.

You’ll be joining a highly skilled team of Boilermakers and work closely with other Maintenance tradespersons. Reporting directly to the Maintenance Supervisor, your role will be to:

Deliver a diverse variety of MIG, TIG and Arc work, from small workshop to heavy industrial projects;

Attend to projects across plant, working alongside other Maintenance tradespersons;

Follow Lock Out Tag Out procedures, holding safety as the highest priority; and

Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to support operations and reduce downtime.

This position will work a rotating roster, provided approximately 10 weeks in advance. Shift start times will vary between 3:00am and 10:00pm.

What are we looking for?

This position is open to applications from skilled, qualified Boilermakers/Welders/Fabricators as well as current apprentices. As such, you will hold or will be working toward a minimum of Certificate III in Engineering (Boilermaking). To be successful, you will:

Be eager to listen and learn, getting hands-on alongside Fitters & Turners;

Have exposure to manufacturing, production or industrial environments; and

Remain calm under pressure, working alongside a busy production setting;

High attention to safety, with knowledge of WHS practices and procedures.

While not essential, the following will be highly regarded:

Strong experience in an industrial setting, ideally in food or manufacturing;

Experience with fittings including exposure to laiths, mills and hydraulic presses; and

Forklift License.

Why choose Oakey Beef Exports?

As a local leader, we are proud to provide secure, full-time employment in our hometown of Oakey. You’ll be joining a highly skilled team of Electrician’s and enjoy the support of a leading organisation and class-leading equipment. You will enjoy:

No two days are the same – small to industrial scale projects;

Get out from the workshop – travel across plant and departments;

Skip the repetitive manufacturing space – enjoy a massive variety of jobs;

Secure, full-time employment working locally in Oakey; and

Optional over-time, EAP services and staff discounts.

Apply now! Please submit your resume and cover letter by the 7th of September 2025. For any enquiries, please contact Kirsty on 0491 347 574.

NH Foods and Oakey Beef Exports is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not have capacity to sponsor overseas workers with this position.