Tyre Fitter/Vulcanizer

To carry out the inspection, maintenance, repair, and replacement of tyres on heavy-duty trucks and trailers, ensuring optimal tyre performance, vehicle safety, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections of truck and trailer tyres to identify wear, damage, and maintenance requirements.
• Repair punctured, damaged, or defective tyres using approved vulcanizing techniques and equipment.
• Install new tyre and replace worn-out or unserviceable tyres on heavy-duty vehicles.
• Patch, inflate, balance, and gauge tyres to ensure they meet operational and safety standards.
• Monitor tyre conditions and recommend preventive maintenance actions to maximize tyre lifespan.
• Ensure all fleet tyres are maintained in accordance with company and industry safety standards.
• Support tyre rotation, wheel alignment, and other tyre-related maintenance activities.
• Maintain accurate records of tyre repairs, replacements, and consumed materials.
• Communicate tyre maintenance requirements and vehicle tyre conditions to drivers and relevant workshop personnel.
• Adhere to workplace health, safety, and environmental procedures while carrying out tyre maintenance and repair activities.

The Person Must

• Possess strong practical knowledge of tyre maintenance, repair, and replacement for heavy-duty vehicles.
• Demonstrate the ability to identify tyre defects and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Have a strong commitment to safety, quality workmanship, and operational excellence.
• Be physically fit and capable of working in a demanding workshop environment.

Qualification

Minimum of five (5) O'Level credits including English Language and Mathematics in not more than two sittings.

Experience

Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Vulcanizer, preferably within a fleet, transport, logistics, or heavy-duty vehicle environment.

How to Apply

Please contact the company for application instructions.