Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Suntory Oceania; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Parental leave

On-site facilities

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Suntory Oceania is seeking an experienced Mechanical Technician to join our Asset Care team at our state-of-the-art manufacturing and distribution facility in Swanbank, Queensland. You will deliver planned maintenance, respond to breakdowns, and drive equipment performance across highly automated lines.

You will collaborate with Production, Quality and Operational Excellence teams to ensure world-class manufacturing performance while championing safety and continuous improvement across all

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in a Mechanical discipline is required.
• Experience with high-speed processing and packaging equipment is desirable.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned, preventive and breakdown maintenance across the site.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical and process-related equipment issues.
• Analyse failures and implement corrective actions to improve reliability.
• Support maintenance planning, shutdowns and scheduling of work.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and productivity gains.
• Lead RCA investigations and share learnings across teams.
• Support and deploy Suntory’s operational excellence system, Monozukuri.
• Coach team members on machine operation, fault-finding and setup.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Root cause analysis

Safety awareness

Education

Trade qualification in Mechanical discipline

Job description

Welcome to Suntory Oceania

Craft your future with Suntory Oceania, a new $3 billion multi-beverage partnership between Suntory Global Spirits and Suntory Beverage & Food. Built on quality, craftsmanship and a shared commitment to inspiring the brilliance of life.

Our market-leading portfolio includes more than 40 iconic brands, including Jim Beam®, Maker's Mark®, Hibiki® Japanese Whisky, Canadian Club®, -196, V Energy, Maximus and Suntory BOSS Coffee.

As we continue to grow, we're looking for an experienced Mechanical Technician to join our Asset Care team at our state-of-the-art manufacturing and distribution facility in Swanbank, Queensland.

The Opportunity

If you're passionate about reliability, continuous improvement and solving complex mechanical challenges, this is an opportunity to be part of something genuinely special with our next-gen technology and equipment.

Working within our Asset Care team, you will play a critical role in delivering planned maintenance, responding to breakdowns, driving equipment performance and improving reliability across our highly automated manufacturing & distribution operation.

You’ll work across advanced production lines, automated systems, utilities and site infrastructure while collaborating closely with Production, Quality and Operational Excellence teams to ensure world‑class manufacturing performance.

This is the perfect opportunity for a mechanically qualified professional who enjoys getting hands‑on, leading problem‑solving activities and influencing operational improvements that deliver real business outcomes.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Deliver planned, preventative, corrective and breakdown maintenance activities across the manufacturing site.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical and process‑related equipment issues.
• Analyse equipment failures and identify effective corrective actions to improve reliability and performance.
• Support maintenance planning activities, shutdowns and corrective work scheduling.
• Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, efficiency and equipment performance.
• Lead and participate in root cause analysis (RCA) investigations.
• Support and deploy Suntory’s global operational excellence system, Monozukuri.
• Coach and support manufacturing team members in machine operation, fault finding, set‑up and centre‑lining activities.

What You’ll Bring

• Trade qualification in a Mechanical discipline.
• Experience working with high‑speed processing and packaging equipment within an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Strong fault‑finding and troubleshooting capability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A proactive, outcome‑focused mindset with a positive can‑do attitude.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Why Join Suntory Oceania?

• The chance to work in Queensland’s newest state‑of‑the‑art beverage manufacturing facility.
• Career development and global learning opportunities across the Suntory network.
• Inclusive parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers.
• On‑site physiotherapy support, discounted health insurance.
• Volunteer leave so you can give back to your community.
• A collaborative and inclusive culture where your ideas and expertise are valued.

Our DEI Commitment

At Suntory, we recognize that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can bring their whole selves to work every day, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, or differing abilities, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences. We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team, we encourage you to apply. We endeavor to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodations as needed. Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.