Tyre Technician

Octane Recruitment; Tetford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension, life insurance and EＡ

Employee and retail discounts, retailv

Cycle to work scheme, eye care and flu

On-site parking and buy/sell holiday

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Fully funded IMI training and career

Referral programme, long-service and 


Employee of the Month (£50 voucher)

Job summary

Octane Recruitment is seeking a Tyre Technician for a growing automotive service centre in Thetford. This full-time, permanent role suits an experienced professional who prides themselves on high-quality workmanship, safety and excellent customer service.

The role offers a strong salary package up to £32,000 basic per annum plus bonus, OTE £34,000, with 42.5 hours per week. Responsibilities include tyre replacements, balancing and puncture repairs, wheel removal/refitting, and maintaining clean,

Qualifications

• At least 2 years tyre fitting experience or a formal automotive apprenticeship.
• Automotive field qualification is highly desirable.
• Must have a valid full UK driving licence and the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out safe and accurate tyre replacements, balancing, and puncture repairs on consumer cars and vans.
• Removing and refitting relevant wheels, valves, and tracking components using proper workshop tools.
• Identifying additional vehicle safety defects or tyre wear issues and notifying both management and customers.
• Ensuring all client vehicles remain completely clean of workshop dirt, oil, or marks after tyre service tasks are completed.
• Maintaining strict operational documentation on job cards in line with regional company policies.

Skills

Tyre fitting

Education

Automotive field qualification

Job description

Tyre Technician role for a growing automotive service centre, suited to an experienced professional who takes pride in high-quality workmanship, safety and excellent customer service. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity with a strong salary package, bonus potential and excellent training and career development benefits.

Must have a valid full UK driving licence and the right to work in the UK.

Location: Thetford

Pay / salary: Up to £32,000 basic per annum plus bonus, OTE £34,000 per annum

Shift and schedule: 42.5 hours per week

Benefits

• Company pension, life insurance and Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee and retail discounts, retail vouchers and finder's fee
• Cycle to work scheme, eye care vouchers and free flu jabs
• On-site parking and buy/sell holiday scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Fully funded IMI training and career development
• Referral programme, long-service recognition and charity match scheme
• Employee of the Month (£50 voucher) and Centre of the Month go-karting race prize

Company

This leading British garage network operates over 180 local centres providing comprehensive vehicle servicing, MOT testing, and mechanical repairs. As the UK's fastest-growing supplier of tyres, the company fits millions of premium and budget wheels annually while offering free safety components checks to motorists. Customers can easily book routine maintenance or emergency tyre replacements online for same-day fitting across their nationwide branch network.

Skills and experience

• At least 2 years of tyre fitting experience or a formal automotive apprenticeship
• An automotive field qualification is highly desirable

Job Responsibilities for the Tyre Technician role

• Carrying out safe and accurate tyre replacements, balancing, and puncture repairs on consumer cars and vans.
• Removing and refitting relevant wheels, valves, and tracking components using proper workshop tools.
• Identifying additional vehicle safety defects or tyre wear issues and notifying both management and customers.
• Ensuring all client vehicles remain completely clean of workshop dirt, oil, or marks after tyre service tasks are completed.
• Maintaining strict operational documentation on job cards in line with regional company policies.