Trainee Tyre Fitter

Bridgestone Corporation; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full paid training

Permanent FT role

Overtime & penalties

Uniform & PPE

Career progression

Staff discounts

Mentor support

Job summary

Bridgestone-Corporatio in Melbourne is hiring a Trainee Tyre Fitter. No experience required, but reliability and a willingness to learn help you succeed. You'll receive comprehensive training and work with a supportive team on tyres for trucks, trailers, buses and cars.

After training, you'll progress to independent field work at customer sites, with a strong emphasis on safety, service quality and career progression within Australia's most trusted tyre brand.

Qualifications

• No prior tyre industry or mechanical experience required.
• Must have a current driver’s licence.
• Good physical fitness and willingness to work outdoors.
• Commitment to safety.
• Desire to learn and build a long-term career.
• Confidence to work independently after training.

Responsibilities

• Fit, repair and service tyres on trucks, trailers, buses and cars.
• Conduct tyre inspections and identify tyre-related issues.
• Respond to roadside breakdowns and emergency call-outs.
• Work safely according to industry safety standards.
• Deliver high-quality service to customers on-site and in the field.

Skills

Current driver’s licence

Strong work ethic

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Good physical fitness

Safety mindset

Confidence to work independently

Tools

Tools provided

Job description

Kickstart your career with Australia's Most Trusted Tyre Brand!

Looking for a hands-on job with great pay, full training, and real career opportunities?

We're looking for motivated people to join our team at Truganina. Whether you're just starting out, changing careers, or looking to develop practical skills in a growing industry, we'll provide the training and support to help you succeed.

No experience? No problem. If you're reliable, eager to learn, and enjoy hands-on work, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

• Full paid training from day one
• Permanent full-time role with weekly pay
• Overtime and penalty rates available
• Uniform, PPE and tools provided
• Clear career progression and development opportunities
• Staff and family discounts on tyres and services
• Supportive team environment with experienced mentors

The Role

As a Trainee Tyre Fitter, you'll receive comprehensive training while working alongside experienced team members. You'll learn how to:

• Fit, repair and service tyres on trucks, trailers, buses and passenger vehicles
• Conduct tyre inspections and identify tyre-related issues
• Respond to roadside breakdowns and emergency call-outs
• Work safely in accordance with industry-leading safety standards
• Deliver exceptional service to customers both on-site and in the field

Following training and a successful competency assessment, you'll progress to working independently at customer sites, providing tyre services for commercial vehicles and fleets.

About You

You don't need previous tyre industry or mechanical experience. We're looking for people who have:

• A current driver's licence
• A strong work ethic and reliable attitude
• Good physical fitness and a willingness to work outdoors
• A commitment to safety
• A desire to learn and build a long-term career
• Confidence to work independently after training.

Experience in labouring, warehousing, transport, retail, hospitality, construction, agriculture, or other hands-on roles will be highly regarded, but isn't essential.

Please note: Successful candidates must complete a pre-employment medical (including drug and alcohol testing) and a national police check. Having a disclosable outcome does not automatically disqualify you - we welcome open and honest conversations.