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Tyre Serviceman

POSITION SNAPSHOT

JobReq ID:  53565
Type of work:  On site
Type of contract:  Open-ended/permanent
Full/Part Time:  Full time
Location: 

Kathu, ZA

ABOUT US

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Job Title

Tyre Serviceman

 

About the Role

Job Purpose

The person must be able to work under supervision, appreciate their role in delivering customer service, possess common sense and initiative, demonstrate a willingness to learn and develop their tyre fitting skills and knowledge.

Responsibilities:

 

Duties

 

  • Comply with Otraco Southern Africa’s policies procedures and instructions.
  • Comply with client policies, procedures and instructions.
  • Accurately record tyre change or other information and file or forward the information as required.
  • Perform equipment checks and calibrations according to procedures.
  • Fit and remove wheels from any type of vehicle according to procedures.
  • Mount and strip any type of tyre and rim assembly according to procedures.
  • Perform repairs to tyres and tubes according to procedures.
  • Operate forklifts and tyre handlers according to procedures.
  • Clean, paint and crack test rim components.
  • Perform Inspections and determine the suitability of wheel components to remain in service.
  • Maintain tyre operating pressures in accordance with site specifications.
  • Maintain a high quality of service to the client.
  • Complete any other duties as and when required.

 

Safety

 

  • Work safely and follow Occupational Health and Safety Procedures.
  • Comply with site “lock out” / “tag out” procedures.
  • Report hazards, unsafe work conditions and equipment.
  • Immediately report incidents and injuries to the supervisor.
  • Comply with applicable instructions as per on-site Safety Plan.
  • Use and maintain Personal Protective Equipment according to procedures.
  • Perform vehicle pre-start checks according to procedures.
  • Operate and maintain tools and equipment according to procedures.
  • Contribute to meetings and inspections in order to improve safety in the workplace.
  • Perform Risk Assessments and take control actions to reduce the risk of Injury or damage to equipment.
  • Perform Planned Task Observations and report deviations. Ensure corrective actions are performed.
  • Comply with site emergency evacuation procedures.
  • Comply with all safe work procedures and document on completion.

 

 

Qualifications & Experience Required:

 

Essential:

  • A valid and appropriate light vehicle driver’s license (South African Code 08).
  • Grade 12 National Certificate

 

 Preferred:

  • A valid and appropriate heavy vehicle drivers’ license (South African Code 10).
  •  Grade 12 National certificate with math and science.

 

WHAT WE OFFER

At Bridgestone, what really matter is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive payment; we will provide you:

  • A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
  • The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
  • Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
  • A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
  • Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
  • A diverse and inclusive team.

We are committed to create an even more inclusive culture that advances equity, embraces individuality, and helps our increasingly diverse teammates, customers, and communities thrive, by providing equal opportunities in employment. This means that all job applicants and members of staff will receive equal treatment and that we will not discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, color, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion or age.

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