Tyre Serviceman

**Tyre Serviceman**:
**POSITION SNAPSHOT**:

- JobReq ID: 51847- Type of work: On site- Type of contract: Open-ended/permanent- Full/Part Time: Full time- Location: Emalahleni, ZA**OUR COMPANY**:
Bridgestone in Europe, CIS, Middle East, India and Africa (BSEMIA), headquartered in Zaventem (Belgium), is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, a global leader providing sustainable mobility and advanced solutions.

In addition to our premium tire products, we offer a growing portfolio of tire-centric and mobility solutions. Together with our partners and guided by "Serving Society with Superior Quality”, that has been our mission since Shojiro Ishibashi founded Bridgestone in 1931, we are working to accelerate sustainable mobility innovations and solutions. Through innovative technology, we are committed to easier, safer, smoother and seamless mobility for our society and customers improving how people move, live, work and play.

Bridgestone also benefits from a significant retail network throughout the region - in fact our retail presence in the EMIA region is the largest in the tire industry. Through 17 distinct retail partners, we have around 3,500 outlets across Europe, the Middle East and Africa as well as around 2,500 outlets through our partner network in India. This network offers a selection of services, concepts and mobility solutions.

At Bridgestone we pride ourselves on the strong relationships we maintain with everyday drivers and this extensive retail network is one of the core reasons why.

In line with the “Bridgestone Essence”, our work environment is based on integrity and teamwork, where everyone can learn from each other and contribute with their own ideas in achieving the coming goals.

We want to hear from people who can take the challenge, unleash their creative potential and contribute to the company success demonstrating ownership, courage and agility. We want you to develop your skills, expand your knowledge and be proud of your work.

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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.

**Qualifications & Experience**

**Essential**
- A valid and appropriate light vehicle driver’s licence (South African Code 08).
- Grade 12 National Certificate

**Preferred**:

- A valid and appropriate heavy vehicle drivers licence (South African Code 10).
- Grade 12 National certificate with maths and science.

**Reports to Line manager**

**Duties**

The following is a general list of tasks that a Tyre Serviceman is required to perform. The Company may add to or vary these duties from time to time provided the variation is reasonable having regard to the Employee’s skills, competence and training.
- 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,
- Present himself in a condition fit to perform his duties,
- Complete any other duties allocated

**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.

**Indication of Achievement**
- Maintain health, safety and housekeeping within the internal environment,
- Ensures all work procedures are carried out in accordance with safety standards and safety practices,
- Demonstrate an awareness of customer care, - Demon