Tyre Serviceman Learnership

Bridgestone Europe NV/SA

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

• A valid and appropriate light vehicle driver’s licence

(South African Code 08).

• Grade 12 National Certificate

• A valid and appropriate heavy vehicle drivers’ licence

(South African Code 10).

• Grade 12 National certificate with maths and science.

Reports to Line Manager

1. 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.

2. 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.