Tyre Technician

HP4 Recruitment Ltd; Thurleigh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Tyre Technician (Wheel Operative) in Thurleigh. The role involves removing and refitting vehicle wheels, with full training provided. Ideal candidates have tyre fitting experience, a full UK driving licence, and are physically fit. The position offers a salary of £13.69 per hour, with a demanding 50-hour work week requiring flexibility.

Qualifications

• Preferred previous experience as a Tyre Technician or Wheel Operative.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Ability to perform manual handling tasks.

Responsibilities

• Remove damaged wheels from vehicles.
• Mark and record wheel details accurately.
• Refit refurbished wheels to vehicles.
• Torque wheels to manufacturer specifications.
• Collaborate with the wheels removal/refitting team.

Skills

Tyre fitting experience

UK driving licence

Attention to detail

Manual handling skills

Willingness to learn

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Tyre Technician (Wheel Operative)

Location: Thurleigh

Shift Pattern: 50 hours per week (5 x 10-hour shifts, Monday-Friday, 7:00am-7:00pm - flexibility required)

Pay Rate: £13.69 per hour

Start Date: ASAP - Immediate interviews available

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a Tyre Technician (Wheel Operative) to join a busy automotive team in Bedford. This is a hands-on, physical role involving the removal, marking, tracking, and refitting of vehicle wheels to manufacturer specifications.

Full training will be provided, making this a great opportunity for someone with tyre fitting or wheel operative experience looking to develop further.

Responsibilities

• Remove damaged wheels from vehicles.
• Mark wheels with vehicle registration and record details on spreadsheets.
• Refit refurbished wheels to vehicles.
• Torque wheels accurately to manufacturer specifications.
• Work as part of a dedicated wheels remove/refit team.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience as a Tyre Technician / Wheel Operative (preferred).
• Full UK driving licence (essential).
• Proficient in the use of jacks and axle stands.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Physically fit and able to perform manual handling tasks (lifting, bending, etc.).
• Willingness to learn - training provided.

Apply

If you are a skilled Tyre Technician or looking to progress in this area, we’d love to hear from you.