About the role

This is a permanent, full-time position responsible for leading preventive maintenance efforts and applying engineering best practices to support production targets. 

Key responsibilities include identifying and implementing process improvements, managing reliability projects, conducting root cause analysis of equipment failures, and optimising maintenance routines.

Our production schedule operates 24 hours a day from Monday to Thursday. The engineering team works on a rotating shift roster, including on-call duties (minimum of 40 hours per week). The successful candidate will join this rotation once they are fully familiar with WineWorks' systems and procedures. Shift details will be discussed further during the interview process.

What you get from us: 

• Great Team environment. 
• Attractive weekly remuneration negotiable on experience + shift allowances + phone.
• Free parking.
• Subsidised health insurance.
• Free access to support services, e.g. counselling, legal advice, career planning etc. 
• Wellness initiatives and team challenges.
• Opportunities to develop. 
• Sustainability focused organisation that is Toitū (net carbon zero) certified. 

Skills and experience:

• Must have a relevant Trade Qualification (e.g., mechanician).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and able to adapt and work effectively within a variety of changing situations.
• Strong attention to detail. Pride in getting it “right first time”.
• High level of interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in reading, analysing, and interpreting mechanical drawings.
• Ability to work both autonomously and in a team environment.
• A great H&S attitude that reflects WineWorks' culture
• Flexible approach to work hours/days of work (including occasional weekends).

About WineWorks

WineWorks is a passionate and driven team of experts supporting New Zealand wine to shine. With plants in Marlborough, Hawke’s Bay and Auckland, we provide New Zealand’s wine industry with world-class technology, expansive facilities, and exceptional services. We’re sustainability focused! We are committed to minimising our impact on the environment and climate. 

How to apply

Click apply to register online now! 

Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug test and must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. 

To learn more about us, visit our website www.wineworks.co.nz