Reliability Technician - Electrical

About Us

Vinarchy. Redefining Wine. 

Formed in 2025 through the merger of Accolade Wines and Pernod Ricard Winemakers, Vinarchy is a bold new force in the global wine industry. With operations spanning Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Italy, South Africa, Chile, and the U.S., we manage the full wine journey—from grape to glass.

Our portfolio includes global icons like Jacob’s Creek, Hardys, and Campo Viejo and rising stars including Grant Burge, Petaluma, St Hugo, and Brancott Estate, plus many more. We are imaginative, ambitious, and unafraid to challenge convention as we shape the future of wine.

About the Role

We are now recruiting for a Reliability Electrical Technician to join our Maintenance team in our packaging facility based in Rowland Flat, South Australia. In this role you will be exposed to industrial automation and required to troubleshoot, maintain and optimise performance of the associated electrical equipment, while providing day to day operational support to Packaging Production.

You will be based in the Rowland Flat, South Australia.

This is a full-time and permanent shift working role.

Key Responsibilities

•    Investigate and correct plant failures, participate in RCA (Root Cause Analysis) on specific failures / reliability issues
•    Efficiently complete planned and breakdown maintenance
•    Participate in the review and commissioning of new and existing equipment and processes 
•    Be involved in project work 
•    Isolate plant safely in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures
•    Follow safety policies and procedures
•    Ensure that apprentices follow safety policies and procedures
•    Highlight ways in which company safety procedures can be improved
•    Participate in risk assessments as required
•    Maintain good housekeeping and 5S standards
•    Identify and implement plant improvements
•    Ensure service provided meets internal service agreement
•    Ensure compliance with applicable standards/ legislation
•    Complete COC’s and other compliance documentation
•    Identify critical settings, components and identification and management of spares 
•    Provide drawings and part numbers for parts replacement
•    Understand, adhere to and continually improve work instructions
•    Understand and adhere to departmental procedures
•    Record keeping and reporting of activities performed within the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
•    Participate in ongoing training and development and proactively seek learning opportunities
•    Ensure a team approach (electrical and mechanical) is taken during all breakdown and project activities
•    Ensure work is being carried out according to maintenance procedures, professionally and to the highest standard
•    Maintain a presence in the production areas and be proactive in asking production personnel if any maintenance / breakdown issues / improvements required
•    Participate in Tier and team meetings
•    Ensure effective communication and handover between shifts 
•    Effectively communicate plant alterations and conditions to production personnel
•    Contribute to the new product development (NPD) process via communication with relevant stakeholders
•    Communicate in a timely manner with production personnel during and after breakdowns so they are aware of status of repair/resolution

What You’ll Bring:

•    Unrestricted electrical worker’s licence (SA)
•    C class drivers licence
•    High level of literacy and numeracy (Year 11/ 12)
•    Computer literacy (intermediate) including MS office suite and data base systems including CMMS
•    Experience in FMCG / manufacturing multi shift production operation
•    High level troubleshooting and problem solving skills and logical decision-making ability
•    Ability to interpret technical drawings 
•    Highly organised with attention to detail
•    Proactive approach with flexibility to adapt to change
•    Ability to interpret data, identify waste and a commitment to continuous improvement
•    Excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to a team culture

•    Prepared to undertake any additional training to complement the requirements of the position
•    Full Drivers License
•    Availability for shift work (including one Saturday per month) as rostered

Desirable:
•    Experience in operating under/ participating in TPM / 5S disciplines
•    PLC I & II
•    Allen Bradley PLC experience
•    Siemens S7 experience
•    AutoCAD experience
•    EWP and high risk Forklift license or willingness to obtain

Why Join Us?

Vinarchy is a home for passionate people to do their very best work. We believe in empowering our people and celebrating success.  

We offer a competitive rewards package and the opportunity to work with a world-class team.  

You’ll also have access to: 

• Staff wine allowance and access to unique wine specials  

• Paid Parental Leave 

• Loyalty Leave   - earn up to 1-week additional annual leave after 5 yrs  

• Vinarchy Anniversary Day off  

• Go Beyond Day - making a difference in your local community  

• Access to an extensive online learning library  

• Annual Flu Vaccination Program  

• Employee Assistance Program  

• Exclusive employee discounts with national retailers 

Ready to redefine your future? APPLY TODAY!

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.