Job Purpose
Our Tyre Technicians play an integral role in keeping our customers moving. Bridgestone are now seeking enthusiastic, determined individuals with unquestionable hunger to learn to join our team of Tyre Technicians. Reporting directly to the Regional Operations Supervisor the National Relief Tyre Technician is responsible for supporting the Mileage business accounts & Operations managers with PSV tyre technician national coverage due to sickness & open recruitment positions. Ensure depot locations and all working practises are covered in line with company processes and ensure that Bridgestone’s interest is protected at all times.
Tasks include:
- To work on own initiative and with the team in the area.
- Flexible working approach in line with relevant depot locations that require cover.
- To prioritise and manage the workloads within the varying depot locations across the country.
- To cover PSV depots in the case of awaiting new candidates and long-term sickness.
- To aid 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.
- Control tyre stocks to 100% accuracy within depot locations being covered.
- To always ensure that we exceed customer expectation.
Working hours are 37.5 hours (permanent) per week and this does not include weekends as we know how much you value your weekends! Technicians have the opportunity to choose their hours of work to suit them and the customer best and good news, there is a commercial tyre fitting machine in all of the locations you will be covering.
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. If this is you, please click 'apply’!
What we need from you
Essential
- A Full UK driving authorisation
- Punctual and reliable
- A 'can do’ attitude with a passion to learn
- Commercial fitting experience.
- Flexible working style.
- Willing to work away from home is a must
- Good communication skills
- Good IT skills.
- Clear attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritise work and be effective under pressure.
- Confidentiality.
Desirable
- An enthusiastic attitude and reliability
- Excellent customer service skills
- Experience of working to tight timescales and targets
- The ability to use IT equipment (including laptop, tablet and mobile phone)
What we offer you in return for your hard work
- Annual Bonus & competitive salary
- The role comes with a company van
- A generous holiday entitlement (with option to purchase holiday)
- Opportunity to obtain tyre technician qualification
- Weekend work not required
- Work/Life balance
- Company pension contribution
- Life insurance
- Income protection
- Retail discounts
- Tyre Discount Scheme
- Wellbeing day - day off just for you to enjoy
- Employee Assistance programme
Why should you apply?
- We are passionate about our people and want to offer them the opportunity to develop and grow.
- You will have the opportunity to work with leading technologies.
- You will have the opportunity to experience a dynamic and challenging environment and work on different and innovative projects.
- We help you to drive your career path onward and upward work in a culture of feedback that recognizes you and helps your development.
If you can demonstrate the skills we are looking for and would like to make a difference in a Pioneering company dedicated to shaping a sustainable future of real-world mobility solutions, join us at Bridgestone!
The Company:
Bridgestone in Europe, Russia, 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 tyre products, we offer a growing portfolio of tyre-centric and mobility solutions, and serve our customers through an extensive retail network of thousands of touchpoints. Together with our partners and guided by our global CSR commitment "Serving Society with Superior Quality”, thathas 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 .
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £24,420.00-£29,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Paid volunteer time
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Do you have any unspent criminal convictions or conditional cautions?
- Do you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process to allow you to be considered for this role?
Experience:
- Commercial tyre : 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road
