Tyre Fitter / Wheel Refurbishment – Audi Southend
Want to be the best you can be? It's what drives us too.
Working as a Tyre Fitter looking to develop your career? With new technology, we are training Tyre Fitters to also develop skills in wheel refurbishment using new wheel refurbishment machinery.
As part of a successful, global automotive group, you'll broaden your experience across both sites and brands. And with the right support from us, you'll be able to progress as high as you can aim.
What we can offer you
Enjoy 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) to rest and recharge
Save money every day with our exclusive retail discounts
Drive a great deal with discounts on new and used cars, plus servicing offers
**Plan for the years ahead **with our company pension scheme
Balance home and work with our industry-leading family-friendly policies designed to help you spend more time with the people that matter
Commute for less with our cycle-to-work scheme
Prioritise your wellbeing with dedicated support for you and your family
24/7 access to healthcare professionals, ensuring you get the expert advice you need quickly and easily
Make a difference with a paid day to volunteer in your community
Invest in your future with our company share purchase plan
Earn financial rewards when you refer a friend to join the team
**Keep learning and growing **with our training and development opportunities for everyone.
Life assurance with the option to increase cover
We're open to flexible working options – just ask
What you'll do day to day
Carrying out the fitting of tyres efficiently and competently to manufacturer standards
Operating wheel refurbishment machinery
Maintaining and develop skill levels in all aspects of tyre fitting technology
Communicating with the Service Reception team and Workshop Control
Maintaining good housekeeping standards and orderly administration of your work
Speaking with customers on occasion to provide your expert, technical opinion
Helpful skills and qualifications
Don't worry about ticking off every single skill here if you care about delivering great experiences as much as we do, we want to hear from you.
Previous experience of Tyre Fitting is essential
Aptitude for multi-tasking
An eye for detail
Ability to work under pressure
Quality awareness
Communication skills
Full UK driving licence
We value diversity and believe it strengthens our team. If you don't meet every requirement listed but are enthusiastic about this role and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply.
Be part of something big
Group 1 Automotive is on an exciting growth journey. We are home to over 7000 colleagues dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, with 114 dealerships in the UK, representing 21 brands at the forefront of automotive retail.
But you don't need to love cars to work with us - just need to share our mission to create outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers, our partners, and our people.
Our Values
At Group 1 Automotive we pride ourselves on our five core values that are incorporated in all we that do.
Respect - Integrity - Transparency - Teamwork – Professionalism
These are the principles that every member of our team lives by, whether that be business functions, customer interactions, how we interact with the local community and even how we view each other in the team.