Tyre Technician

Group 1 Automotive; Watford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive group in Watford is seeking a Tyre Technician to efficiently fit tyres and deliver outstanding customer service. You will work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with the Service Reception team and maintaining high standards of quality. Essential skills include previous tyre fitting experience and strong communication abilities. This role offers comprehensive benefits like 33 days of annual leave, exclusive discounts, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

33 days of annual leave

Retail discounts

Company pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Cycle-to-work scheme

Healthcare access

Paid volunteer day

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Tyre Fitting is essential.
• Ability to work efficiently and competently to manufacturer standards.
• Strong communication skills to interact with customers.

Responsibilities

• Carry out tyre fitting efficiently and in accordance with standards.
• Communicate with Service Reception and Workshop Control.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in the work area.

Skills

Tyre Fitting Experience

Multi-tasking Aptitude

Attention to Detail

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Communication Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Tyre Technician – Audi Watford

Want to be the best you can be? It's what drives us too.

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.

What we can offer you

• 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

Helpful skills and qualifications

Don’t worry about ticking off every single skill here − if you care about delivering great experiences as much as we do, we want to hear from you.

• 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

We value diversity and believe it strengthens our team. If you don’t meet every requirement listed but are enthusiastic about this role and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply.

Be part of something big

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.