In Australia, the 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 major retail and foodservice customers in Australia and New Zealand. The Simplot Global Food business includes 17 food manufacturing and processing sites, serving retail and foodservice customers in 37 countries, with 8,000 people across North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. Globally, the Simplot Company employs 15,000 people, driving innovation and excellence across diverse industries.
Within the Australian market, we are a leading provider of quality, nourishing and sustainable food, focussed on creating meals that maximises value from the best Australian-grown produce and global seafood. Our iconic brands have been an integral part of Aussie life for generations, and include Leggo's, Birds Eye, Edgell, John West and Chiko.
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:
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Respect for Resources
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Spirit of Innovation
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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.
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Opportunity to work with a global leader in food manufacturing with a high focus on career development within a supportive environment
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Fully provided & laundered uniform, boots and PPE
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Base rates up to 50% higher than the applicable award + weekly pay
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On-site subsidised canteen
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Income protection insurance
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Soft tissue specialist appointments
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4 year Apprenticeship - commencing late 2026 / early 2027
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Rotate between Devonport, Ulverstone & Simplot Harvesters facilities
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Diverse role working with a wide variety of food processing / manufacturing plant & equipment
Simplot is committed to developing the next generation of skilled tradespeople and prides itself on providing a supportive training environment. As part of our 2027 apprenticeship programme, we are seeking highly motivated applicants for an exciting and unique opportunity in the role of Apprentice Maintenance Fitter (Mechanical)
Commencing in late 2026 / early 2027 (negotiable) , this role 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 Ulverstone & Devonport food production facilities in addition to our Wesley Vale based Harvester operations. Upon successful completion of this 4 year apprenticeship, the Apprentice will obtain a nationally recognised qualification (Cert III Engineering - Mechanical).
Simplot's Tasmanian production facilities have a long history within their communities, with both plants dating back to the early 1940s. Our Ulverstone plant processes around 300,000 tonnes of potatoes from 165 Tasmanian growers each year and employs over 450 people, whilst our Devonport plant has capacity to process 28 tonnes of product per hour, equating to over 80 million individual bags of frozen vegetables per annum. Simplot Harvesters provides harvesting and transport operations for peas, beans, corn and carrots, including all maintenance and service of equipment.
Working a rotation across our food production and harvesting operations gives our apprentices the leading edge in developing a diverse skill set in the mechanical fitting trade. With base rates of up to 50% higher than 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!
Working as part of our highly skilled Mechanical Maintenance teams on a Monday-Friday day shift roster – this apprenticeship will focus on all facets of the mechanical (maintenance) trade within a busy manufacturing (FMCG) environment. Duties will include (but are not limited to):
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Taking part in safety initiatives to achieve a 100% commitment to safety, health and wellbeing in the workplace
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Learning industry best practice for preventative maintenance and breakdown activities
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Using hand tools, electrical and pneumatic powered tools and equipment
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Operating lathes and other machining equipment to manufacture components for assembly and fitting
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Welding (TIG, MIG, MMA) and sheet metal fabrication
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Working in both workshop and production floor environments
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The opportunity to work on a wide variety of fixed plant and equipment, including conveyors, high-speed packing equipment, freezer tunnels, pumps, gearboxes, fryers, pneumatics and process line machinery
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Developing problem-solving and fault-finding skills
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Using CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems) for work orders, data entry and stores lookups
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Collaborating with Maintenance, Engineering and Production teams on production line maintenance activities
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Attending mandatory TAFE training blocks throughout the apprenticeship
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Completing a rotational program across Simplot Ulverstone, Devonport and Harvesters (Wesley Vale)
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Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
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Ideally you will have successfully completed school based engineering modules (e.g. Cert II - Engineering Pathways) or have completed work experience within a similar trade
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Possess a genuine interest in learning a mechanical fitting trade. You may be considering a career change from what you currently do and we may like to speak with you.
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Can display a good basic knowledge of tooling, materials and mechanical aptitude
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Demonstrated problem solving skills with a hands-on approach
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Possess strong mathematical and English attributes - noting an in-house aptitude test will be required for shortlisted candidates
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Intermediate IT skills with regards to Windows based operating system
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Be an Australian Citizen or hold formal permanent residency
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Ability to commence full-time employment in December 2026 / January 2027 (negotiable)
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Possess a driver's licence (or hold your Learners Permit with a look to obtaining P plates in the near future)
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Demonstrate superior communication skills with the ability to interact with a wide variety of people and cultures
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Ability to commit to a 4 year apprenticeship
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Willingness to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment (incl. urine based drug & alcohol screen)
Please click on the "Apply" button to submit your application, ensuring a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role AND an up-to-date resume are included (noting that you will be redirected to the Simplot Careers portal).
APPLICATIONS CLOSE MIDNIGHT, FRIDAY 28th AUGUST 2026 - noting that Simplot reserve the right to commence shortlisting prior to advert closing date.
Job Requisition ID: 26711
Travel Required:
Location(s): GF Plant - Ulverstone
Country: Australia
Simplot is an equal opportunity employer and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. If you feel you would be a great addition to our team please apply online today, we would love to hear from you. If you require technical assistance, please email us at [email protected]
