Truck Tyre Technician

Octane Recruitment; Bath; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days holiday including Bank Holiday

Achievable performance bonus £3,600

Overtime and on-call payments

IMI qualifications training

Extensive on-going training

Career progression opportunities

Staff discounts on servicing and tyres

Life Insurance

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Long service recognition

Cycle to work scheme

Company events

Job summary

Octane Recruitment has an opening for a Truck Tyre Technician based at a commercial centre in Nailsea, Bristol. You will fit, balance and repair heavy-duty truck tyres across fleets, with both depot-based work and mobile roadside calls.

The role requires a valid UK driving licence (held 6+ months) and 21+ years old, with training provided for entry into the heavy commercial sector. Salary is £33,000–£34,000 with potential £3,600 OTE, plus overtime and on-call payments.

Qualifications

• A valid, clean UK driving licence held for at least 6 months.
• Experience as a commercial, HGV or agricultural tyre fitter is preferred.
• Able to work flexibly in a mobile and depot-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Fitting, balancing and repairing heavy-duty tyres on trucks, fleets and haulage vehicles.
• Carrying out mobile tyre fitting and emergency roadside callouts.
• Completing scheduled fleet tyre inspections and health checks.
• Inspecting wheels and tyres to meet safety and legal standards.
• Reporting faults or issues to the Branch Manager and maintaining logs.

Skills

Driving licence

Tyre fitter experience

Job description

Job Description

Our client, one of the UKs fastest-growing fast-fit automotive businesses, is currently looking for aTruck Tyre Technicianbased at their commercial centre inNailsea, Bristol.

As aTruck Tyre Technician, you will be responsible for fitting, balancing and repairing heavy-duty tyres across a range of trucks, commercial fleets, and haulage vehicles. The role will combine depot-based work with mobile field response, including emergency roadside callouts and scheduled fleet checks.

If you have experience as a commercial, HGV or agricultural tyre fitter, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business. Experienced car and van tyre fitters who are keen to develop their skills within the heavy commercial sector will also be considered, with full training provided.

Location:Nailsea, Bristol

Pay / salary:£33,000 - £34,000 basic

OTE:Approximately £3,600 achievable bonus, plus overtime and on-call payments

Shift and schedule:08:30 - 17:30 Monday to Friday; Saturdays 08:30 - 13:00, plus rotational on-call callouts.

Benefits:

• 32 days holiday including Bank Holidays
• Achievable performance bonus of approximately £3,600 per year
• Additional earning potential through overtime and out-of-hours on-call payments
• Fully funded technical training, including IMI qualifications
• Extensive on-going training programme
• Career development through training and company growth to boost career progression
• Staff discounts on servicing, tyres, MOTs and automotive parts
• Life Insurance
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Long service recognition, enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Retail vouchers, eye care vouchers, buy/sell holidays, cycle to work scheme and Company events

Truck Tyre Technician Responsibilities:

• Fitting, balancing and repairing heavy-duty tyres on trucks, commercial fleets and haulage vehicles
• Carrying out mobile tyre fitting and emergency roadside callouts across the local area
• Completing scheduled fleet tyre inspections and health checks
• Inspecting wheels and tyres to ensure vehicles meet safe and legal compliance requirements
• Identifying and reporting faults, damage or potential tracking issues to the Branch Manager
• Completing accurate service logs, fleet inspection sheets and digital stock reports
• Working independently in a fast-paced mobile environment while also supporting the wider commercial team
• Working to company and industry health and safety standards at all times

To be a Truck Tyre Technician you will need:

• A valid, clean UK driving licence held for at least6 monthsEssential
• To be at least21 years olddue to mobile service vehicle insurance requirements
• Experience working as a commercial, HGV or agricultural tyre fitter is preferred
• Experienced car or van tyre fitters looking to train into the heavy commercial sector will also be considered
• Strong independent decision-making skills and the ability to work confidently in the field
• A passion for the Automotive industry and a desire to learn and develop further

Our client:

They have over 180 centres within the UK and are actively growing. They are known for their strong national presence, modern service centres and commitment to customer care, with ambitious plans to continue expanding their network.

They offer a wide range of services including tyres, MOTs, servicing and repairs, supported by ongoing investment in training, technology and centre development. Their commercial division provides specialist tyre services to trucks, commercial fleets and haulage operators, combining workshop expertise with mobile roadside support.

Reference:RPOALL

Consultant:Wade Davis

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