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Tyre Fitter
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 25,000 - 28,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Telford
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Wheel & Tyre Fitter - Permanent
Warehouse Manager
Telford
40 hours per week - £12.40 an hour - Monday to Friday
To efficiently and safely fit, balance, and install wheel and tyre assemblies in accordance with company procedures and TIA safety standards, ensuring quality workmanship and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
Remove and replace wheels and tyres on a variety of vehicles, including passenger cars, light trucks, and commercial vehicles.
Mount, demount, and balance tyres using appropriate machinery and TIA-approved procedures.
Inspect wheels, rims, and tyre assemblies for wear, damage, and compliance with specifications.
Inflate tyres to recommended pressures, using calibrated equipment and adhering to safety protocols.
Torque wheel nuts/bolts to manufacturer specifications.
Assist with wheel alignments when required.
Maintain a clean, organised, and safe work environment.
Follow all occupational health and safety regulations and TIA best practices.
Provide professional customer service when interacting with clients.
Accurately complete job cards, service reports, and any related documentation.Skills & Qualifications
Proven experience as a wheel/tyre fitter or similar role.
Knowledge of wheel balancing, tyre mounting, and demounting procedures.
Understanding of torque specifications and wheel fastening sequences.
Ability to operate tyre changers, wheel balancers, and related workshop tools.
Good physical stamina and manual dexterity.
Strong attention to detail and safety.Physical Requirements
Ability to lift and handle tyres and wheels up 50kg safely.
Standing, bending, and moving for extended periods.
Use of protective equipment (gloves, safety glasses, steel-toe boots, hearing protection)
Key Duties:
Commercial light trucks, and commercial vehicles.
Mount, demount, and balance tyres using workshop equipment.
Inspect wheels and tyres for wear or damage.
Inflate tyres to correct pressures and torque wheel nuts to spec.
Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow all safety procedures.Requirements:
Experience as a tyre fitter (TIA certification preferred).
Skilled in wheel balancing and tyre changing.
Physically fit, safety-conscious, and detail-oriented.
Purpose of Role:
To perform tyre and wheel service work in compliance with Tyre Industry Association (TIA) guidelines, ensuring all tasks are carried out safely, efficiently, and to industry standards.
Tyre Mounting & Demounting – Safely mount and demount tyres from wheels using TIA-approved procedures and equipment.
Wheel Balancing – Accurately balance wheel assemblies to prevent vibration and ensure vehicle safety.
Tyre Inflation – Inflate tyres to manufacturer-specified pressures using a calibrated air pressure gauge and safety inflation device.
Wheel Installation – Install wheel and tyre assemblies, tightening fasteners in the correct sequence and torqueing to specification.
Inspection & Assessment – Inspect tyres, wheels, and related components for wear, damage, and compliance with DOT and OEM standards.
Record Keeping – Complete work orders, service records, and inspection reports accurately.
Workplace Safety – Maintain a safe and clean work area; wear PPE as required; follow TIA safety protocols at all times.
Customer Service – Communicate clearly with customers about findings, recommendations, and safe operation of tyres.Required Skills & Knowledge:
Experience in tyre and wheel service (commercial and/or passenger).
TIA Certification in Passenger and Light Truck Tyre Service or Commercial Tyre Service (preferred).
Knowledge of torque specifications, bead seating safety, and lock ring handling (if applicable).
Ability to use tyre changers, wheel balancers, and inflation cages per TIA procedures.
Strong focus on safety and attention to detail.Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift and handle tyres and wheels safely (up to 50 kg).
Prolonged standing, bending, and manual handlingBefore You Apply
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