Tyre Technician

Group 1 Automotive; Little London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave (including bank)

Company pension

Discounts on products and services

Training and development opportunities

Healthcare access

Job summary

Group 1 Automotive is seeking a Tyre Technician for our parts department in the Retail Centre. You will fit tyres to manufacturer standards, communicate with reception and workshop control, and deliver excellent customer service across face-to-face and phone interactions.

The role requires tyre fitting experience, multitasking ability, attention to detail, and a full UK driving licence. We offer extensive benefits and a pathway to progress within our global automotive group.

Qualifications

• Tyre fitting experience essential.
• Aptitude for multitasking.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to interact with customers face to face or over the phone.

Responsibilities

• Carry out tyres fitting efficiently to manufacturer standards.
• Maintain and develop tyre fitting skills across technology.
• Communicate with Service Reception team and Workshop Control.
• Maintain good housekeeping and orderly administration of your work.
• Speak with customers to provide expert, technical opinion.

Skills

Tyre fitting

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Working under pressure

Quality awareness

Communication skills

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Working in our parts department as a Tyre Technician you will be a key part of the Retail Centre. You will have excellent communication and organisational skills to deal with customers face to face or over the phone, providing an outstanding customer service to all customers. As part of a successful, global automotive group, you'll broaden your experience across both sites and brands. And with the right support from us, you'll be able to progress as high as you can aim.

• Previous experience of Tyre Fitting is essential
• Aptitude for multi-tasking
• An eye for detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Quality awareness
• Communication skills
• Full UK driving licence

Group 1 Automotive is on an exciting growth journey. We are home to over 7000 colleagues dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, with 114 dealerships in the UK, representing 21 brands at the forefront of automotive retail.

But you don't need to love cars to work with us - just need to share our mission to create outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers, our partners, and our people.

Our Values At Group 1 Automotive we pride ourselves on our five core values that are incorporated in all we that do. Respect - Integrity - Transparency - Teamwork - Professionalism These are the principles that every member of our team lives by, whether that be business functions, customer interactions, how we interact with the local community and even how we view each other in the team.

• Enjoy 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) to rest and recharge
• Save money every day with our exclusive retail discounts
• Drive a great deal with discounts on new and used cars, plus servicing offers
• Plan for the years ahead with our company pension scheme
• Balance home and work with our industry-leading family-friendly policies designed to help you spend more time with the people that matter
• Commute for less with our cycle-to-work scheme
• Prioritise your wellbeing with dedicated support for you and your family
• 24/7 access to healthcare professionals, ensuring you get the expert advice you need quickly and easily
• Make a difference with a paid day to volunteer in your community
• Invest in your future with our company share purchase plan
• Earn financial rewards when you refer a friend to join the team
• Keep learning and growing with our training and development opportunities for everyone.
• Life assurance with the option to increase cover
• We're open to flexible working options - just ask

What you’ll do day to day

• Carrying out the fitting of tyres efficiently and competently to manufacturer standards
• Maintaining and develop skill levels in all aspects of tyre fitting technology
• Communicating with the Service Reception team and Workshop Control
• Maintaining good housekeeping standards and orderly administration of your work
• Speaking with customers on occasion to provide your expert, technical opinion