Summary: Seeking a proactive Maintenance Engineer to ensure smooth, efficient winery operations through hands-on preventative maintenance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. Highlights: 1. Take ownership of preventative maintenance planning and execution 2. Strong voice in shaping future improvements and efficient systems 3. Opportunity to leave your mark on a growing winery We are seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join our team. This is a key role — ideal for someone ready to take ownership and responsibility for ensuring the winery’s smooth, efficient operation. You’ll work hands-on across all plant and equipment, with a strong focus on preventative maintenance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. You will report directly to the Asset Manager and will have a strong voice in shaping how future improvements are designed and implemented, ensuring that the most efficient and quality-focused production systems are put in place and maintained. This is your opportunity to leave your mark on a large, growing winery that truly embraces a "do it right the first time" philosophy. Key Responsibilities * Conduct inspections and maintenance of processing equipment. * Coordinate with suppliers and contractors for timely repairs and service work. * Work alongside cellar staff to ensure plant operation meets safety and operational standards, including providing input on updates to Cellar SOPs to ensure equipment is used correctly. * Perform basic repairs and maintenance on winery plant and machinery (including pumps, agitators, RDVs, presses, and other equipment). * Liaise with the Asset Manager to arrange specialist repairs and maintenance via external contractors. * Implement, maintain, and update the winery’s maintenance register to ensure preventative maintenance activities are planned, scheduled, and carried out in a timely and cost-effective manner. * Ensure Health & Safety requirements are adhered to during all maintenance activities. * Maintain winery equipment and facilities to a high standard of cleanliness and operational readiness. * Provide input on new equipment selection, plant upgrades, and retrofit projects to ensure maintainability and production efficiency. Leadership and Continuous Improvement * Take ownership of preventative maintenance planning and execution, including overseeing the winery’s maintenance schedule and systems. * Actively contribute expertise and ideas to any retrofits and process improvements. * Support a strong culture of proactive maintenance and operational excellence.
Trademe · HR
Trademe · HR
