Tyre Maintenance Controller

Value Logistics; Brakpan; On-site; ZAR 80 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking a dedicated individual for tyre maintenance duties, involving driving to various sites and performing tasks such as conducting tyre surveys, managing tyre stocks, and ensuring the health and safety practices are adhered to. The ideal candidate must have a Grade 12 qualification, a Code B driver's license, and 1-2 years of heavy duty tyre experience.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of heavy duty tyre experience required.
• Physically able to lift heavy objects necessary.

Responsibilities

• Drive to various sites for tyre maintenance.
• Conduct tyre breakdowns and surveys as per guidelines.
• Ensure proper stock management of tyres and equipment.

Skills

Heavy duty tyre experience

Ability to lift heavy objects

Attention to detail

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

Code B driver's license

Job description

Purpose of the Job

Drive to various sites and carry out routine tyre maintenance, including tyre breakdowns & tyre surveys for the Value fleet of vehicles.

Key Responsibilities

Stock

• Ensure Tyre stock is locked and secured at all times
• Assist with investigation and report discrepancies daily
• Assist with monthly cycle counts

Tyre Surveys

• Drive to sites where required
• Prioritise vehicle tyre survey and maintenance by working of the fleet list provided by your supervisor
• Conduct daily tyre surveys on the intersect tyre management software provided, use manual documentation when the system is offline
• Ensure that accurate information is captured on tyre surveys IE: brand numbers, wheel positions, tyre pressure, and tread depth readings
• Ensure all vehicles are surveyed and tyre pressures are maintained and corrected once a month
• Ensure that spare wheels are also surveyed, and report back to supervisor on missing spare wheels
• Spray spare wheel rims with red paint for easy identification of spare
• Ensure that all wheel nuts are torqued, and wheel nut securing indicators are fitted
• Fit wheel nut indicators were missing
• Take photos of scrap tyre and submit to Supervisor
• Engage with your supervisor in relation to vehicles surveyed, tyre problems identified, and vehicles still required to be surveyed as well as daily productivity

Branding of Tyres

• Report back to supervisor on tyres that does not have brand numbers
• Brand tyres as per listing provided

Tyre Replacement

• Identify and replace smooth tyres, punctures and damaged tyres as per SOP
• Ensure that the Tyre change slips are completed accurately and timelessly
• Submit tyre change slips daily to your supervisor

Tyre Rotations

• Ensure tyres are rotated as per matching tread
• Ensure that the Tyre change slips are completed accurately and timelessly
• Submit tyre change slips daily to your supervisor

Breakdowns

• Ensure that the breakdown support vehicle is loaded with the correct size and quantity of tires needed for the said breakdown
• Drive to site and ensure breakdowns relating to tyres is attended to promptly
• Ensure that breakdowns are handled with priority and urgency, while still abiding to the regulations governed by our driving rules in South Africa
• Ensure that breakdown report and change slips for tyres removed and fitted is completed
• Take damaged or punctured tyres back to depot and ensure the tyres and change slips are handed over to your supervisor

Company Equipment & Assets

• Keep tyre maintenance tablets locked away, in a safe place when not in use and at the end of your shift
• Vehicle checklists must be conducted daily and submitted to your supervisor for filing
• Ensure that Vehicles are parked and locked when not in use
• Ensure vehicle keys are handed to your supervisor and locked away in a safe after every shift
• Report all accident and damages of your vehicle to your supervisor
• Ensure that all tools and equipment are always in working order
• Submit tyre bay tool check list weekly to your Supervisor
• Report defective tools to your Supervisor

Housekeeping

• Always keep work area and company vehicle clean and tidy

Health & Safety

• Work involves looking after you and your colleague’s health and safety. It also involves working with dangerous goods
• Ensure that all safety rules and regulations are conformed too
• Ensure the correct PPE are used at all times
• Report health and safety issues and near mis to your supervisor immediately

General

• Ensure that you adhere to all company procedure and policies in respect of:
• SOP’s and Training
• HR Policies
• POPIA Policies
• Dress Code
• Smoking
• Attendance
• Also needs to assist with any other company requirements
• Weekend work may be required from time to time

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Code B drivers license
• 1-2 years heavy duty tyre experience
• Physically able to lift heavy objects