Trade Assistant

Are you an experienced Trade Assistant? Ready to roll up your sleeves and keep a large-scale cattle operation running at its best?

About Us:

Stanbroke is a family-owned and operated Australian cattle and beef business. Our operations span Northern Queensland cattle properties, backgrounding operations in Southern Queensland, state-of-the-art feedlots, a fully accredited beef processing facility, and global marketing capabilities. We produce a full range of grain and grass-fed beef categories and export to over 40 countries worldwide.

Your Role:

As a Trade Assistant you will support the maintenance and reliability of light and heavy vehicles, mill plant, and other fixed and mobile equipment across the site. This is a practical, hands-on role where your attention to detail and commitment to safety will ensure equipment is operating efficiently and downtime is minimised.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Performing pre-start checks and greasing of light and heavy vehicles, mill plant and other equipment
• Assisting with diagnosis and repair of engines, machinery, bearings, belts and associated components
• Carrying out routine servicing and preventative maintenance
• Assisting with assembly of new equipment and disassembly of machinery
• Supporting basic fabrication tasks, including welding (desirable, not essential)
• Maintaining accurate maintenance and service records

Who We’re Looking For:

• Experience in a mechanical or trade assistant role (or similar hands-on environment)
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Ability to work both autonomously and within a team
• Proficient in the use of hand and power tools, with the ability to select appropriate tools for tasks
• Good time management and task prioritisation skills
• A strong commitment to safety and safe work practices

Why Join Us?

• Stable, long-term employment within a leading Australian agribusiness
• Supportive, team-oriented environment
• Opportunity to develop and grow your mechanical skills
• Work across a diverse range of equipment and operations
• Your Roster: 10 days on, 4 days off.
• Premium on-site accommodation is available (you must be over 18 years of age).

If you’re a reliable and motivated individual ready to get hands-on and support a high-performing operation, we’d like to hear from you. Apply now and join the Bottle Tree team.