Job purpose

BridgeStone: General Worker: The purpose of this position is to ensure that all the tyres are maintained

Job Details: BridgeStone: General Worker

Tyre Maintenance

• All vehicles to leave the yard with tyres as per SLA.
• Conduct pressure maintenance and correctly capture pressure readings on Survey Sheet.
• Capture tread depth readings over three sections of the tread area and capture on Survey Sheet.
• Fit all wheel positions with valve caps and on all dual positions a valve extension.

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• All tyre movements are captured on a Tyre Change Slip.
• Remove smooth tyres and match tread, size and status mismatches.
• Remove tyres with a pressure reading under a 15% of the recommended pressure and check for irregularities.
• Brand tyres as per Bridgestone Commercial and Client agreement.
• Torque all wheel positions at least once a month.
• Report all wheel defects with a Tyre Action Report.
• Inspect and clean rims before fitting tyres.
  Stock

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•  Stock is taken on a daily basis in a Bridgestone Commercial Stock Book.
• Stock must be taken by size and brand number.
• Report daily stock to Customer. (Sign off Stock Sheet)
• All tyres in stock must have a brand number for identification.

Health & Safety

• Correctly lift motor vehicle.
• Utilize correct tools for the job.
• Correctly fit tyres to rim.
• Fit wheels on to motor vehicles correctly.
• Always dressed in Bridgestone Commercial PPE.
• Handle tools with care and keep them clean at all times.
• Ensure work area and yard is always clean.
• Dressing rooms are always presentable and neat.
• Tyres are neatly packed and clearly marked for easy identification.
• Comply with the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Ensure Personal Protective Equipment and facilities provided by the company are in good and clean working condition

Administration: BridgeStone: General Worker

• Capture tyre survey info in a Bridgestone Commercial Survey Book.
• Capture all tyre movements in a Bridgestone Commercial Tyre Change Slip Book.
• Keep a Branding Register of all tyres branded.
• All paperwork must be stored in a save dry place.

Customer Liaison

• Identify all Maintenance Related Problems and report to the Customer.
• Maintain a good working relationship with the customer.
• Undertake all reasonable requests and instructions, given verbally or in writing that falls within the parameters of own line of duty.
• Ensure customer satisfaction at all times

General Responsibilities: BridgeStone: General Worker

• Torque wrench spring relax after use.
• Lubricate impact on daily basis.
• Drain water traps and compressor daily.
• Clean and store equipment daily.
• Compliance to health and safety procedures on site.

Bridgestone BEHAVIORS:

Qualified candidates for this important position will therefore need to demonstrate the following:

• Agility – to work in a matrix and complex environment where change happens at a rapid pace
• Courage – to share ideas, think out of the box
• Ownership – to see the bigger picture and take ownership by thinking and acting beyond the role

Education

• National Senior Certificate

Experience

• Proficiency in English
• Two years tyre experience

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