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Maintenance Fitter

Full-Time | Riverland

Kingston Estate is one of Australia’s largest and most progressive family-owned wine companies and vineyard owners, having achieved award winning international recognition and success.

We are seeking a Maintenance Fitter to provide high quality maintenance services to our Riverland Winery. Reporting to the Repairs and Maintenance Manager, key tasks of this full-time position include installation, commissioning, maintenance and repair of all winery plant and processing equipment.

The successful candidate will hold Engineering trade qualifications. To succeed in this role you will demonstrate effective maintenance and equipment troubleshooting along with exceptional planning and problem solving skills.

Ideal candidates will hold a current forklift licence, confined space ticket and EWP licence. Experience within the food and beverage industry or manufacturing industry and a restricted electrical licence would be considered an advantage.

The successful candidate will share the values of our Company; Accountability, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Integrity and Respect.

To apply for this vacancy please email your resume and covering letter, detailing your interest and addressing the key criteria of the position to applications@kewines.com.au or apply via our website (click on the ‘Careers’ tab) by 30 April 2019.

For enquiries please contact the Human Resources Coordinator, Ben Williamson on 8583 0554.

Kingston Estate is an equal opportunity employer.

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Laboratory Manager

Full-Time | Riverland

Kingston Estate is one of Australia’s largest and most progressive family-owned wine companies and vineyard owners, having achieved award winning international recognition and success.

Our Vision: To be the Leading Grower and Producer of Australian Wine for the World

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced professional to join our team in the position of Laboratory Manager based at our Riverland Winery.

Reporting to the Winery Manager this senior position is responsible for effectively and efficiently managing and leading the general operations of the laboratory functions and the team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing analytical and technical support to the organisation;
• Operating the laboratory in accordance with ISO17025;
• Interpreting directives from management and translating them to help achieve departmental objectives and targets;
• Planning and allocating resources and staff to efficiently and effectively meet departmental productivity and quality goals;
• Planning, implementing and maintaining work systems, procedures and policies that enable and encourage optimum performance;
• Managing laboratory equipment, scheduling of service and repairs and long term procurement and strategy planning;
• Managing the staffing requirements and professional development of the laboratory team along with the ability to build successful relationships.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent leadership and management capabilities, the ability to prioritise workloads, excellent verbal and written communication skills and superior attention to detail. Experience in wine or food manufacturing will be considered an advantage. The successful candidate must have a strong background in laboratory settings, ideally with NATA accreditation and relevant tertiary qualifications.

This role may suit either an experienced Laboratory Manager or an experienced technician with demonstrated potential to take the next step in their career.

 The successful candidate will share the values of our Company; Accountability, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Integrity and Respect.

To apply for this vacancy please email your resume and covering letter, detailing your interest and addressing the key criteria of the position to applications@kewines.com.au or apply via our website (click on the ‘Careers’ tab) by 30 April 2019.

For enquiries please contact the Human Resources Manager, Kylie Aspery on 8583 0533.

Kingston Estate is an equal opportunity employer.

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Commercial Trading Manager (Winemaking Experience Required)

Full-Time | Riverland

Kingston Estate is one of Australia’s largest and most progressive family-owned wine companies and vineyard owners, having achieved award winning international recognition and success.

Our Vision: To be the Leading Grower and Producer of Australian Wine for the World

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Winemaker to join our international sales team in the position of Commercial Trading Manager. This position would suit an experienced winemaker looking to broaden their skills, capability and experience into the area of sales and customer relations.

Based at our Riverland Winery and reporting to the Commercial Trading Director, this is a senior role where you will be responsible for managing domestic and international bulk wine customers as well as developing new market opportunities. Core responsibilities include developing relationships and growth strategies with customers and working closely with the winemaking, logistics and finance teams.

The ideal candidate will have an excellent understanding of winemaking, wine blending and international wine markets.  They will also have developed analytical and financial skills and a strong track record of new business development. They will be able to work autonomously as well as within a close team and be available for international travel.

To be successful in this role you will hold tertiary qualifications in Oenology, a minimum of five years’ experience in winemaking along with strong communication and organisational skills.  Experience with customer relationship management and business development would be considered an advantage.

 The successful candidate will share the values of our Company; Accountability, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, Integrity and Respect.

To apply for this vacancy please email your resume and covering letter, detailing your interest and addressing the key criteria of the position to applications@kewines.com.au or apply via our website (click on the ‘Careers’ tab) by 25 March 2019.

For enquiries please contact the Human Resources Manager, Kylie Aspery on 8583 0533.

Kingston Estate is an equal opportunity employer.

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Expression of Interest

If you are interested in employment with Kingston Estate Wines please upload your resume and covering letter or completed Employment Application Form. Alternatively you can email appplications@kewines.com.au or contact the Human Resources Coordinator, Kylie Aspery on 08 8583 0533.

 

You will be contacted if any suitable opportunities arise within the Company.

 

 

 

 

 

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