Vinarchy – Redefining Wine
We redefine wine for moments of celebration and connection, managing the journey from grape to glass across Australia, New Zealand, Europe, the Americas and South Africa. Our portfolio spans from carefully curated fine‑wine treasures to some of the world’s most popular brands — offering something exceptional at every step.
Join us at Rowland Flat as a Mechanical Reliability Technician, located in the Barossa Valley at our “centre of excellence” for premium and sparkling wine production. Positioned between Lyndoch and Tanunda, this region is home to world‑class wineries including Jacob’s Creek and St Hugo.
About the Role
This is more than reactive maintenance.
As a Mechanical Reliability Technician, you’ll focus on improving equipment reliability and eliminating repeat failures across a high-volume packaging environment. Working closely with production and engineering, you’ll take ownership of mechanical performance, root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key responsibilities
* Investigate mechanical failures and conduct root cause analysis
* Improve reliability of rotating equipment, conveyors and packaging assets
* Perform planned and breakdown maintenance and support commissioning
* Identify critical components and manage spare parts
* Support apprentices and contractors with a strong safety focus
* Contribute to improvement and reliability projects
What you’ll bring
* Mechanical trade qualification (Fitter / Mechanical Maintenance)
* Experience in FMCG, manufacturing or packaging environments
* Strong fault-finding skills and a proactive, reliability mindset
* Experience with pumps, valves, bearings and mechanical drawings
* Ability to use CMMS and basic computer systems
Desirable
* Exposure to TPM / 5S or reliability frameworks
* Forklift, EWP or other high-risk licences
What’s on offer
* Above-Award hourly rates
* Regular overtime available
* Staff wine allowance & wine discounts
* Financial rewards through or internal recognition platforms
* Access to confidential Employee Assistance Program
* Ongoing training and career opportunities
If you enjoy solving problems, improving equipment performance and taking pride in quality maintenance, we’d love to hear from you.
For a confidential chat please contact Rochelle from the recruitment team on 0403 825 572 to find out more or apply below.
At Vinarchy, we are dedicated to building a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture. Prospective candidates will be required to provide proof of legal work rights and undertake relevant pre-employment screening to verify eligibility and suitability.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $39.10 – $41.99 per hour
Benefits:
* Employee discount
Work Location: In person