Winery Facilities & Maintenance Manager (Multi-site)

Wirra Wirra Vineyards; McLaren Vale; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wine allowance and staff discounts

Job summary

Wirra Wirra Vineyards in McLaren Vale, Australia, is seeking a practical and organised person to manage plant and equipment maintenance across our winery and three sites. Based in McLaren Vale with travel to Adelaide Hills, you will balance hands-on maintenance with coordinating both on-site and external contractors during vintage, and oversee grounds and buildings seen by guests.

Reporting to the Chief Winemaker, you will work autonomously with direct responsibility for one Maintenance

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years in a similar wine industry role or knowledge of the food/manufacturing industry.
• Experience with risk assessments, safety procedures and regulations.
• Strong preventative maintenance understanding and urgent breakdown problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Run preventative maintenance programs for winery equipment and site assets.
• Maintain buildings, cellar doors, electrical and plumbing repairs.
• Oversee grounds, gardens, car parks and outdoor areas at all sites.
• Plan vintage readiness, equipment servicing and on-call support.
• Manage contractors, suppliers and service providers safely.
• Oversee maintenance budget and capital projects with area leaders.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Environment and HACCP.
• Lead maintenance staff and contractors as needed.

Skills

Wine industry experience

Safety procedures

Maintenance planning

Contractor management

Multi-site management

Education

Trade qualification (Electrician/Plumbing/Metal Fabrication/Welding)

Current Australia driver’s licence

Current Australian forklift licence

Job description

Wirra Wirra Vineyards in McLaren Vale, Australia, is seeking a practical and organised person to manage plant and equipment maintenance across our winery and three sites. Based in McLaren Vale with travel to Adelaide Hills, you will balance hands-on maintenance with coordinating both on-site and external contractors during vintage, and oversee grounds and buildings seen by guests.

Reporting to the Chief Winemaker, you will work autonomously with direct responsibility for one Maintenance