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Senior Tyre Technician and Trainer

POSITION SNAPSHOT

JobReq ID:  52901
Type of work:  On site
Type of contract:  Open-ended/permanent
Full/Part Time:  Full time
Location: 

Ipswich, GB

POSITION DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a Tyre Maintenance Training Coordinator reporting directly to the Regional Operations Manager. This is a field based role, based in South / South East UK.

 

Job Purpose

 

Your role will be supporting the mileage business accounts & operations manager with PSV tyre technician training to NTDA level. You will complete H&S depot audits/risk assessments as well as being responsible for the installation and monitoring of the Bridgestone telematics system within PSV accounts. Your role will ensure maximum use of tyres and protect Bridgestone’s interest at all times.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Work on own initiative and with the team in the area.
  • Prioritise and manage the workloads within your designated area.
  • Cover PSV depots in the case of awaiting new candidates and long term sickness.
  • Train new and current tyre technicians to level one competence in all aspects of tyre husbandly-fitment/removal of wheel assemblies, stripping and fitting of tyres, re-grooving, minor repairing & correct tyre inspection practise. 
  • Train current tyre technicians to NTDA accreditation.
  • Act as a key liaison for training and evaluator in new contract wins.
  • Be able to carry out regular tyre depot audits, which also covers H&S assessments.
  • Control and monitor the Bridgestone telematics system effectively within PSV accounts.
  • Control tyre stocks to 100% accuracy within designated PSV accounts.
  • Process tyre movements via internal computer system.
  • Audit documentation and assist in processing queries in the field.
  • Always ensure that we exceed customer expectation.

 

Requirements:

  • Must have Training & fitting experience.
  • Flexible working style.
  • Willing to work away from home.
  • Good IT skills.
  • Clear attention to detail.
  • Valid driving licence.
  • Ability to prioritise work and be effective under pressure.
  • Confidentiality.
  • Above all, the ATTITUDE, ENTHUSIASM and KEENNESS to succeed, coupled with a passion for excellence.

 

Don’t meet every requirement? If you are excited about this role or working for Bridgestone but your experience doesn’t align perfectly to this job, we would still encourage you to apply, you may be exactly what we are looking for

 

 

MORE INFORMATION

All applications will be reviewed. Our Recruitment team will contact the suitable applicants for the next step of the recruitment process.

We are looking forward to hearing from you!

DISCLAIMER

Diversity and inclusion are a central part of Bridgestone EMEA’s values at the highest level. This is key for our people to show a passion for excellence for improving society connected to the world in which we live. Our commitment to diversity, is linked to our founders mission of ‘Serving Society with Superior Quality’, which is essential in shaping and creating the organization, serving all people, respectfully, connected to our business. We recognize that everyone is different and that attracting, developing and retaining our employees will create a sustainable working environment which is essential to our success. This means that all job applicants and members of staff will receive equal treatment and that we will not discriminate in particular on grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnic origin, color, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion or age.

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