Job Description

We are seeking a competent and experienced Tyre Foreman to join our newly established transport workshop. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising tyre inspection, repair, maintenance, and replacement activities to ensure optimal fleet availability, safety, and operational efficiency of the company’s vehicle fleet.Career development courses

Responsibilities

• Inspect truck tyres for pressure levels, tread depth, wear patterns, valve condition, and overall tyre health.
• Identify tyre faults caused by suspension, alignment, or operational wear and report findings to supervisors.
• Ensure all trucks are fitted with properly inflated spare tyres and that wheel nuts are secure and torqued correctly.
• Repair and replace tyres in accordance with manufacturer specifications and vehicle repair standards.
• Recommend tyre repair or replacement based on wear patterns and operational safety requirements.
• Perform tyre rethreading for trucks and off-road vehicles where applicable.
• Install new tyres and carry out tyre changeovers as required.
• Balance tyres and perform wheel alignment procedures.
• Respond to tyre-related roadside breakdowns and provide emergency support.
• Monitor tyre diagnostic equipment and ensure proper maintenance and calibration.
• Maintain accurate records of tyre maintenance and complete job cards for all work performed.
• Supervise and guide tyre fitters to ensure productivity and compliance with workshop standards.
• Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations in the tyre section.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards within the workshop environment.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Diploma/Certificate in Tyre Fitting or related mechanical discipline.

Other Information

• Extensive knowledge of tire fitting is needed

• Inspect truck tyres for pressure levels, tread depth, wear patterns, valve condition, and overall tyre health.
• Identify tyre faults caused by suspension, alignment, or operational wear and report findings to supervisors.
• Ensure all trucks are fitted with properly inflated spare tyres and that wheel nuts are secure and torqued correctly.
• Repair and replace tyres in accordance with manufacturer specifications and vehicle repair standards.
• Recommend tyre repair or replacement based on wear patterns and operational safety requirements.
• Perform tyre rethreading for trucks and off-road vehicles where applicable.
• Install new tyres and carry out tyre changeovers as required.
• Balance tyres and perform wheel alignment procedures.
• Respond to tyre-related roadside breakdowns and provide emergency support.
• Monitor tyre diagnostic equipment and ensure proper maintenance and calibration.
• Maintain accurate records of tyre maintenance and complete job cards for all work performed.
• Supervise and guide tyre fitters to ensure productivity and compliance with workshop standards.
• Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations in the tyre section.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards within the workshop environment.

• Extensive knowledge of tire fitting

• Diploma/Certificate in Tyre Fitting or related mechanical discipline.