Breakdown Technician

Windhoek, Khomas
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

Job PurposeThe Breakdown Technician plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of vehicle tyres by promptly addressing breakdowns and performing necessary maintenance activities.ResponsibilitiesKey Performance Areas

Breakdowns

Respond promptly to breakdowns, this might require working outside of regular hours or being on-call.
Travel to the designated location where a driver requires tire assistance.
Assess the nature of the problem.
Perform repairs on damaged tires, such as patching punctures, plugging leaks, and fixing flats.
Replace tires if the tire damage is irreparable or unsafe for further use, replace the damaged tire with a spare tire or provide a new tire.
Mount new or repaired tires onto the vehicle's wheel rims and ensure proper balancing to maintain vehicle stability and performance.
Documentation

Complete each breakdown sheet for invoicing and cross references correctly.
Complete attendance registers according to callouts done.
Complete tyre change slips for wheel changes and had them in timely.
Keep record of vehicle services.
Complete vehicle logbook correctly.
Make sure that all overtime worked is signed by Supervisor/Manager.
Asset Management

Ensures safe custody of tyres, tyre bay and tyre store.
Drive company vehicle safely.
Ensure all equipment is in good condition in breakdown truck.
Check stock Daily.
Customer Care

Advice & help customer.
Provide friendly service.
Take care of property assigned to you.
Have a neat appearance.
Health & Safety

Adhere to health and safety standards.
Adhere to traffic laws and regulations.
General

Undertake all reasonable requests and instructions, given verbally or in writing that falls within the parameters of own line of duty.

Qualifications & Experience RequiredEducation, Master, other certification

Grade 12 Certificate
Driver's License
Basic knowledge of tyre types, sizes, and handling techniques.
Physical stamina and the ability to lift heavy objects.
Attention to detail and safety consciousness.
Forklift or machinery operation certification is a plus.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.

Experience (years):

Computer literacy

Experience in the tyre industry will be an advantage.

Languages Skills:

English
Any local spoken languages

WHAT WE OFFERAt Bridgestone, what really matter is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive payment; we will provide you:

A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
A diverse and inclusive team.

We are committed to create an even more inclusive culture that advances equity, embraces individuality, and helps our increasingly diverse teammates, customers, and communities thrive, by providing equal opportunities in employment. This means that all job applicants and members of staff will receive equal treatment and that we will not discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, color, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion or age.

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