Trainee Commercial Tyre Fitter

TruckForce; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Equipment provided

Health & safety training

Holiday allowance

Pension

Life assurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

TruckForce in Leeds is seeking a Trainee Commercial Tyre Fitter to join our service network. You’ll deliver tyre fitting and maintenance at customer sites, supporting fleet reliability and safety.

Full training is provided, including a City & Guilds qualification. A valid UK driving licence is preferred, and you’ll gain experience across multiple UK locations with overtime and weekend work.

This role offers a clear path into the commercial tyre sector within a safety‑conscious team.

Qualifications

• Full-time, permanent role across multiple UK locations.
• Qualified tyre fitter is desirable but not essential.
• Interest in developing a career with strong customer service.
• Valid UK driving licence.
• Confident with digital tools such as tablets or computers.
• Strong communication and customer service experience.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Well-organised, proactive, and safety-minded.

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional tyre fitting and maintenance services.
• Attend customer sites and roadside breakdowns, day or night.
• Complete job cards, fleet inspections, and documentation.
• Maintain company vehicles and equipment safely.
• Follow health and safety procedures at all times.
• Manage workload to meet customer and business needs.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Team work

Independent worker

Organisation

Digital tools proficiency

Education

City & Guilds qualification in tyre fitting

Tools

Tablet use

Fleet management software basics

Job description

Trainee Commercial Tyre Fitter

Location: Leeds

About Truckforce

Our TruckForce service network is made up of Goodyear equity-owned hubs and independent service providers specialising in the lifecycle management of truck tyres. Goodyear tyres are the product of over 100 years of innovation and state-of-the-art technology, offering very high levels of performance and safety and is a brand that is looking for several tyre fitters to support them all the way through their career.

Why This Role Matters

• Play a key role in keeping commercial vehicles safe, operational, and on the road.
• Deliver high-quality service to customers, supporting fleet reliability and efficiency.
• Represent the business as a trusted, customer-focused technician.
• Contribute to maintaining strong safety standards and service excellence across all operations.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver professional tyre fitting and maintenance services to customers in line with service level agreements.
• Attend customer sites and roadside breakdowns, ensuring timely and effective support (day or night).
• Complete job cards, fleet inspections, and all required documentation accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain company vehicles and equipment to a high standard of care and safety.
• Follow all health and safety procedures and guidelines at all times.
• Manage workload effectively, prioritizing tasks to meet customer and business needs.

What We’re Looking For

• A recognised qualification in tyre fitting (Bus, Truck & Coach or Roadside Breakdown) is desirable, but not essential.
• Interest in developing a career in tyre fitting, with a strong focus on customer service (full training provided).
• A valid UK driving licence.
• Confidence using digital tools such as tablets or computers.
• Strong communication skills, with experience interacting with customers.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Well-organised, proactive, and committed to maintaining high safety standards.

Important Information:

• Full-time, permanent role with opportunities across multiple UK locations.
• Overtime, Callouts and Weekend Work may be required.
• Full training provided, including a City & Guilds qualification.
• Competitive salary (£30,000 - £35,000 OTE).
• Company van, equipment, and health & safety training provided.
• Benefits include holiday allowance, pension, life assurance, and employee discounts.

We welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every listed qualification, we encourage you to apply.