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 trye fitting and wheel balancing on various models of cars.
- Evaluate tyres for wear, damages and inflation issues, providing accurate assessment and recommendations when necessary.
- Confidently operate workshop machinery and tyre fitting equiptment.
- 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 componants.
- 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 licence.
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 combine traditional values of the past, with the cars of today.
Closing date for applications Friday 6th November 2026.
However, once we have sufficient applicants, we withhold the right to close job vacancies early.
Whatever your question or feedback we are here to help.
So please feel free to contact us.
Reg Office: Broad Oak Road,Canterbury,Kent,CT2 7PQ
Reg. Company Number: 349070
VAT Reg. No. GB201032351
Barretts of Canterbury Limited (FRN 303895) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. We are a credit broker and not a lender. We can introduce you to a limited number of lenders and their finance products. We are not an independent financial advisor. We will provide details of products available, but no advice or recommendation will be made. You must decide whether the finance product is right for you. We do not charge you a fee for our services. Whichever lender we introduce you to, we will typically receive commission from them, either a fixed fee or a fixed percentage of the amount you borrow.For your reassurance, all of the lenders we work with could pay commission at different rates, but the commission we receive does not influence the interest rate you will pay. Our aim is to secure finance for you at the lowest interest rate you are eligible for from our panel of lenders. If you ask us what the amount of commission is, we will tell you in good time before the Finance agreement is executed. Barretts of Canterbury Limited is authorised and regulated for General Insurance distribution purposes by the Financial Conduct Authority. You can check this by visiting www.fca.org.uk .
For the sale of general insurance, Barretts of Canterbury Ltd (FRN 303895) is an Appointed Representative of Automotive Compliance Ltd (FRN 497010, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority). Automotive Compliance Ltd’s permissions as a Principal Firm allows Barretts of Canterbury Ltd to act as an agent on behalf of the insurer for insurance distribution activities only.
Financial Disclosure
Barretts of Canterbury Limited (FRN 303895) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. We are a credit broker and not a lender. We can introduce you to a limited number of lenders and their finance products. We are not an independent financial advisor. We will provide details of products available, but no advice or recommendation will be made. You must decide whether the finance product is right for you. We do not charge you a fee for our services. Whichever lender we introduce you to, we will typically receive commission from them, either a fixed fee or a fixed percentage of the amount you borrow.For your reassurance, all of the lenders we work with could pay commission at different rates, but the commission we receive does not influence the interest rate you will pay. Our aim is to secure finance for you at the lowest interest rate you are eligible for from our panel of lenders. If you ask us what the amount of commission is, we will tell you in good time before the Finance agreement is executed. Barretts of Canterbury Limited is authorised and regulated for General Insurance distribution purposes by the Financial Conduct Authority. You can check this by visiting www.fca.org.uk .
For the sale of general insurance, Barretts of Canterbury Ltd (FRN 303895) is an Appointed Representative of Automotive Compliance Ltd (FRN 497010, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority). Automotive Compliance Ltd’s permissions as a Principal Firm allows Barretts of Canterbury Ltd to act as an agent on behalf of the insurer for insurance distribution activities only.
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Tyre Fitter in Canterbury employer: Barretts
Barretts is an exceptional employer, offering a unique blend of flexibility and support in a family-owned environment. With 32 days of annual holiday, industry-leading training, and a commitment to employee growth, you will thrive in a state-of-the-art working environment while being part of a team that values customer service and community. Join us in Canterbury, where tradition meets modernity, and enjoy the benefits of working for a company with over 120 years of experience in delivering first-class service.
