Wheels and Tyres Operative

SYNETIQ Ltd.; Doncaster; Híbrido; GBP 18 000 - 23 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Free onsite parking

Uniform and PPE provided

Employee discount on Vodafone

28 days holiday (including Bank Hol.)

Pension plan with employer contrib.

Resumo da oferta

LKQ SYNETIQ is seeking a Wheels & Tyres Operative at its Doncaster head office. The role involves supplying, fitting and removing tyres, repairing tyres and tubes, balancing wheels and ensuring safe operation of equipment.

You will handle stock tasks, liaise with customers and assist with depot processes. Experience in a similar environment, knowledge of health and safety, and ability to work in a busy team are essential.

Qualificações

• Experience of working in a similar environment.
• Wheel balancing, reseals, tyre and tube repairs, fitting valves and determining tyre condition.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsabilidades

• Fit and remove new and used tyres, repair tyres and tubes, fit valves and balance wheels.
• Load and unload tyres and wheels and transport within the depot.
• Process tyres for stock/scrap and manage rims.
• Balance wheels and ensure correct jacking points are used.
• Communicate with customers and check price/availability.

Conhecimentos

Wheel balancing

Tyre and tube repairs

Health and safety

Teamworking

Customer liaison

Ferramentas

Balancing machine

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Our Head Office in Doncaster is looking for a Wheels & Tyres Operative to join LKQ SYNETIQ.

The Opportunity:

The main purpose of the role is to supply, fit and remove new and used tyres, repair tyres and tubes, fit valves, reseal and balance wheels taking care that no damage is caused to customer vehicles.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Ensure to use the correct jacking points and equipment, fit and remove new and used tyres, repair tyres and tubes, fit valves, reseal, and balance wheels
• Load and unload used tyres and wheels, transporting to other areas of the depot as required
• Process used tyres, including checking tyre tread and side wall condition, determining suitability for stock/scrap, marking up and storing
• Strip wheels and process rims including balancing, marking up, storing or scrapping in accordance with agreed standards
• Liaise with customers, respond to enquiries, check and advise on price and availability, including checking vehicle stock in Yard and contacting external suppliers if required
• Take payment for goods and services provided and process stock records as required
• Undertake a daily schedule of maintenance for machinery and equipment and general maintenance of tyres, racks and floors to keep clean and tidy
• Set up balancing machine for different size tyres
• Ensure that all works are undertaken in accordance with health and safety standards, that all tools, equipment and ramps used (including de-pollution rig if required) are properly maintained in accordance with best practice, any waste spills dealt with, and that the workplace is kept in a clean, safe and tidy condition at all times
• Any other duties as may be required which are commensurate with the grade of the post

Here’s what you bring:

• Experience of working in a similar environment
• Wheel balancing, reseals, tyre and tube repairs, fitting valves and determining tyre condition
• Knowledge of carjacking points and how to remove and refit tyres and wheels
• Good knowledge of health and safety regulations
• Work well on your own or as part of a busy team
• You will need to be able to work under pressure in a fast paced environment and multi task methodically
• Must be able to lift and handle heavy weights in a safe manner
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weathers

What we offer:

• Day shift, Monday to Friday 08.30am – 5pm
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Free onsite parking
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Discounted parts and non-auction vehicles
• Employee discount on Vodaphone
• Paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice
• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Competitive basic salary
• Pension plan with 3.5% employer contribution

Please note:

We operate random drug and alcohol screening to ensure the safe operation of our business activities.

About LKQ SYNETIQ

Formed in 2025, LKQ SYNETIQ is a joint venture between LKQ Europe and SYNETIQ Ltd and represents a significant investment in building a sustainable circular economy for automotive parts.

Combining SYNETIQ’s dismantling and remanufacturing expertise with LKQ’s unrivalled distribution network, logistics infrastructure and automotive aftermarket customer base, the vision for LKQ SYNETIQ is to transform the availability and accessibility of recycled parts across Europe.

By unifying new, recycled and remanufactured parts under one catalogue, LKQ SYNETIQ is set to provide a game-changing solution for repairers seeking affordable, sustainable repair options while remaining compliant with rapidly evolving EU environmental regulations.

Company Number 16298278.

VAT Number 488377526.

Registered office: 1 London Street, Reading, England, RG1 4PN.