Tyre Technician - Crawley

MICHELIN France; Crawley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Commercial Tyre Fitter in Crawley to ensure the safety and sustainability of bus fleets. This role offers a unique opportunity to work independently while receiving comprehensive training, making it ideal for those new to tyre fitting. Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible hours, and a variety of perks including health benefits and additional holiday days. Join a diverse and inclusive team that values your contributions and supports your career growth.

Benefits

Health cash plan

Sick pay benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexibility to buy or sell holiday days

FREE premium tyres for your vehicle

Salary Sacrifice EV Car scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

FREE digital GP and mental health counselling

Employee Assistance Programme

In-house training centre

Qualifications

• No previous experience in tyre fitting is required; full training will be given.
• You will be paired with an expert for comprehensive training.

Responsibilities

• Fit, inspect, and maintain bus tyres at depots in Crawley & Maidstone.
• Manage workload and prioritize tasks effectively.

Skills

UK driving license

Willingness to work flexibly

Education

No prior experience in tyre fitting required

Job description

Monday - Friday, 5 am start (some flexibility required)

45hrs / week

Salary: £32,400 p/a + up to 11% bonus

Crawley area

Looking for a change from long shifts and challenging roadside call-outs? Craving a role that allows more quality time with your family or loved ones? And the best part - no weekend work!

If you value working independently and take pride in delivering high-quality results, consider joining Michelin, the world's leading tyre manufacturer.

As the leading mobility company, we work with tyres, around tyres and beyond tyres to enable Motion for Life. Dedicated to enhancing our clients’ mobility and sustainability, Michelin designs and distributes the most suitable tyres, services and solutions for our customers’ needs. Michelin provides digital services, maps and guides to help enrich trips and travels and make them unique experiences. Bringing our expertise to new markets, we invest in high-technology materials, 3D printing and hydrogen, to serve a wide variety of industries—from aerospace to biotech.

We are currently seeking a Commercial Tyre Fitter to maintain bus tyres at our customers’ bus depots in and around Crawley/Maidstone. This position offers a unique opportunity to directly contribute to the safety of our customers' bus fleets, ensuring the well-being of passengers and the general public, as well as having a direct impact on environmental sustainability and the profitability of the business.

New to tyre fitting? No problem! You will be paired up with one of our experts, and we will provide comprehensive training to equip you for success in this role.

What will you be doing?

Fit, inspect, and maintain bus tyres at our customers’ depots in and around Crawley & Maidstone.

Managing workload and prioritising tasks effectively

Requirements:

UK driving license, you’ll need this to travel between the bus depots (company van provided)

Right to work in the UK

No previous experience in tyre fitting is required, as full training will be given

Willingness to work flexibly

Live within commuting distance of Crawley

What’s in it for you?

Starting salary £32,400 + up to 11% bonus

Health cash plan that helps you save on essential healthcare expenses such as dental and optical services

Sick pay benefits to ensure you're covered during times of illness.

25 days holiday a year, in addition to bank holidays, with the number of holiday days increasing after two years of service.

To further enhance your life-work balance, flexibility to buy or sell additional holiday days, allowing you to either spend more time with loved ones or have extra cash in your pocket.

FREE premium tyres for your vehicle

Salary Sacrifice EV Car scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave to support you during important family moments

FREE digital GP, mental health counselling, nutritional consultations, and second medical opinion, plus an annual health check.

Employee Assistance Programme provides free, confidential advice and counselling

In-house training centre providing various training programs and courses to help you enhance your skills and achieve your career goals.

Next steps:

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now! Send us your CV and let’s talk about next steps.

At Michelin, we acknowledge that a diverse and inclusive work environment is fundamental to driving innovation, nurturing creativity, and establishing a space where each employee can thrive and succeed. As a dedicated equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and contribute to our team. We strongly believe that diversity enriches our work culture and drives our success.

Furthermore, we understand the importance of creating a supportive and inclusive interview process. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to facilitate your participation, please don't hesitate to let us know.