Mobile Tyre Fitter

Salary: £18–£20 per hour, depending on experience

Location: NW10 6RJ, Northwest London

Industry: Commercial Waste Management

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

ERS Recruiting Ltd is recruiting an experienced Mobile Tyre Fitter for a well-established commercial waste management company based in NW10, London.

A mobile tyre fitter responds to call-outs and inspects, repairs, maintains and fits tyres on a range of vehicles, ensuring safety, performance and customer satisfaction. They will report into the Workshop Manager and Transport Department.

Key Responsibilities

• Fitting and Replacing Tyres: Tyre fitters remove worn or damaged tyres and fit new ones on cars, vans, trucks, and other vehicles. This involves lifting the vehicle using a jack, removing the wheel, fitting the tyre, inflating it to the correct pressure, and securing the wheel with nuts using a wheel brace or air-powered tools
• Inspection and Maintenance: They conduct visual inspections for wear, damage, and punctures, check tyre pressure, and perform wheel alignment and balancing to ensure optimal vehicle performance and safety
• Repairs: Tyre fitters repair punctures and minor tyre damage in line with industry standards, ensuring the tyres remain roadworthy
• Customer Advice: They advise clients on tyre types, suitability, and replacement schedules, explaining the characteristics of different tyres and recommending the best options for the vehicle and driving conditions
• Safety and Compliance: Tyre fitters ensure all work complies with safety regulations, maintain a clean and organized workspace, and follow health and safety procedures to prevent accidents
• Additional Duties: Some tyre fitters may also sell tyres and accessories, perform seasonal tyre swaps, and provide services for fleet vehicles. They may work in garages, tyre fitting centres, MOT test centres, or mobile service

Key competencies of the role

• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of tyre types, wheel alignment, and balancing procedures.
• Customer Service: Ability to explain repairs and advise on the best solutions for customer requirements.
• Repair Skills: Proficiency in fitting, repairing, and maintaining vehicle tyres.
• Safety Compliance: Adherence to safety standards and regulations.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to diagnose tyre-related issues and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Attention to Detail: Ensuring all work is completed to the highest standards.
• Manual Dexterity: Strength and dexterity required for physically demanding tasks.
• Teamwork: Working both independently and as part of a team.
• Health and Safety: Adhering to health and safety regulations.
• Essential for a tyre fitter to ensure optimal vehicle functioning and driver safety and comfort.

Qualifications/Experience

• Strong manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude
• Knowledge of tyre types, wheel alignment, and balancing procedures
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication skills for customer interaction
• Attention to detail and proactive problem-solving