Maintenance Manager

About the role

The Maintenance Manager will lead the winery’s maintenance function, ensuring safe, reliable and efficient operation of all plant, equipment and facilities. This role combines health & safety leadership, strategic maintenance planning and hands‑on support during peak periods such as harvest.

Key responsibilities

• Lead health & safety by enforcing procedures, managing risk assessments and maintaining the Permit‑to‑Work system for all contractors.
• Coach, mentor and develop the maintenance team, conducting regular performance conversations and fostering a high‑performance culture.
• Develop and execute the Annual Planned Maintenance schedule and coordinate reactive maintenance to optimise cost, reliability and asset availability.
• Manage spare‑parts inventory, procure materials and minimise downtime risk to production processes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental, food‑safety and quality standards, maintaining all required certifications and records.
• Monitor plant and utility performance, investigate SCADA alarms and drive predictive and preventative maintenance interventions.
• Maintain the condition of grounds, buildings, workshops and facilities, identifying opportunities for efficiency and presentation improvements.
• Provide leadership and hands‑on support during harvest and after‑hours operations, ensuring equipment and contractor readiness.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading a maintenance team in an industrial or production environment.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation, risk control and Permit‑to‑Work systems.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programmes.
• Experience managing compliance with food‑safety, environmental and quality regulations.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to work under pressure during peak periods.

Required skills

• SCADA system operation and alarm management
• Predictive maintenance techniques
• Preventive maintenance planning
• Permit to Work (PTW) system administration

What we offer

• Opportunity to lead a dedicated maintenance team in a dynamic winery environment.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• Professional development and career progression.
• Supportive culture focused on safety, quality and continuous improvement.