Are you looking to kickstart a rewarding career with a premium automotive brand? Do you have a natural mechanical aptitude and a passion for working with cars? If you are hands‑on, detail‑oriented, and thrive in a fast‑paced environment we would like to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Perform tyre fitting and wheel balancing on various models of cars.
- Evaluate tyres for wear, damage, and inflation issues, providing accurate assessment and recommendations when necessary.
- Confidently operate workshop machinery and tyre fitting equipment.
- Source and order tyres from preferred suppliers, manage order pipelines and maintain optimal stock levels.
- Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment compliant with brand standards.
Requirements
- Prior tyre fitting experience is highly desirable, but candidates with a mechanical background outside the tyre industry will be considered.
- A strong mechanical aptitude and a genuine enthusiasm for high-quality vehicle maintenance.
- Ability to comfortably manage the physical demands of a busy workshop, including lifting heavy components.
- Absolute commitment to accuracy, precision and vehicle safety standards.
- Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with workshop staff, advisors and customers.
- Eagerness to learn, adapt to new workshop technologies, and follow evolving automotive industry trends.
- A valid driver's license.
This is a full-time position of 42.5 hours per week. Standard hours of work will be 8.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday.
Company Benefits
- 32 days annual holiday (includes 8 bank holiday days)
- Welcome pack & company induction.
- Discounted servicing & parts across the Group
- Annual staff social events
- Barretts Summer Ball (held every 2 years)
- State of art working environment
- Paperless environment, including electronic clocking, write-ups and resources
About Barretts
In 2022, Barretts celebrated its 120th anniversary as a family-owned & operated business. Barretts is one of the few family businesses to have held the Jaguar and Land Rover franchises since their inception, providing a unique, personal, and first-class customer service across Kent. We pride ourselves on customer service, and with over 100 years of experience, we know the level of service customers expect to receive from a trusted family dealership.
Barretts combines traditional values of the past, with the cars of today.
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Tyre Fitter in Canterbury employer: Barretts (Barretts of Canterbury Limited)
Barretts of Canterbury Limited is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment at the Barretts BMW/MINI Ashford dealership. With a strong focus on employee development and a supportive team culture, we provide our Sales Administrators with opportunities for growth and advancement while ensuring a rewarding work-life balance in a bustling automotive setting.
Contact Details:
Barretts (Barretts of Canterbury Limited) Recruitment Team
