Maintenance Fitter

At Australian Vintage (AV), our purpose is to make the world a smaller place through sharing good times. 

Australian Vintage is an ASX listed company and owner of the multi-award winning McGuigan, Tempus Two, Nepenthe and Barossa Valley Wine Company brands. 

Leveraging our world-class assets and innovative know-how, in 2022 we expanded into spirits and ready-to-drink cocktails to diversify our portfolio and deliver products that consumers are demanding - from a world-first gin to a playful sustainable spirit and high-quality cocktail convenience.

We are proud to be committed to an ESG strategy that encompasses environmental impact and climate action, alongside social impact initiatives to support communities and good corporate governance. We have set an ambitious climate target – informed by current climate science – to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions by 2040 across the entire value chain. Our Buronga Hill winery and Merbein packaging facility are 100% powered by wind and solar.

Australian Vintage is proudly recognised by Mental Health First Aid Australia as an accredited Mental Health Skilled Workplace. 

About the Role 

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our Maintenance Team at Merbein Packaging as a Maintenance Fitter. 

Reporting to the Packaging Maintenance Manager this position will play a key role in ensuring AV products are packaged to the highest possible standard. 

There is an attractive salary package on offer contingent upon years of demonstrable experience including wine, tool, and phone allowance and RDO’s. 

This role is a full-time permanent position.  The role is currently structured to Day Shift and some Weekend work opportunities.   Given the nature of the operation, some overtime and shift work will be required.  Rotational shift work can be negotiated for the right candidate.   

Your primary duties will include:

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance of site plant and equipment.
• Maintain and repair equipment.
• Support preventative maintenance programs.
• Fault finding, diagnostic and problem-solving skills. 
• Support continuous improvement on performance, innovation, efficiency, and safety.
• Support and maintain compliance with WHS practices.
• Provide afterhours on call support (roster system)

We are looking for: 

• A suitably qualified candidate who has strong experience in a maintenance role. 
• A trade qualification in Fitting or a related trade is desirable. 
• Previous maintenance experience in a packaging/production or winery facility is highly regarded.    
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment. 
• A keen team player who is adaptable to a changing environment 
• Strong communication skills   
• Attention to detail
• A strong commitment to safety and compliance
• Forklift and EWP Licences are desirable. 
• White Card 

Australian Vintage Benefits: 

We're proud to offer a strong benefits package that we know can make a big difference to work life and life outside of work.

• Primary carer parental leave offering 26-weeks paid leave
• Loyalty leave 
• Birthday leave 
• Volunteer days
• Further education and study support
• Mental health and wellbeing training and support 
• Annual product allowance 
• Options to purchase additional annual leave 
• Sabbaticals and career breaks 
• Continuation of superannuation while on paid and unpaid parental leave

Interested?  Click the APPLY NOW button OR email your resume and covering letter to ******@avlwines.com.au.

To learn more about Australian Vintage visit https://www.australianvintage.com.au/ or specifically, our impact at https://australianvintage.com.au/impact/.