OTR Repair Technician-Emalahleni - Witbank
Bridgestone
OTR Repair Technician-Emalahleni POSITION SNAPSHOT JobReq ID: 52060 Type of work: On site Type of contract: Open-ended/permanent Full/Part Time: Full time Location: Emalahleni, ZA OUR COMPANY Bridgestone in Europe, CIS, Middle East, India and Africa (BSEMIA), headquartered in Zaventem (Belgium), is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, a global leader providing sustainable mobility and advanced solutions. In addition to our premium tire products, we offer a growing portfolio of tire-centric and mobility solutions. Together with our partners and guided by "Serving Society with Superior Quality”, that has been our mission since Shojiro Ishibashi founded Bridgestone in 1931, we are working to accelerate sustainable mobility innovations and solutions. Through innovative technology, we are committed to easier, safer, smoother and seamless mobility for our society and customers improving how people move, live, work and play. Bridgestone also benefits from a significant retail network throughout the region – in fact our retail presence in the EMIA region is the largest in the tire industry. Through 17 distinct retail partners, we have around 3,500 outlets across Europe, the Middle East and Africa as well as around 2,500 outlets through our partner network in India. This network offers a selection of services, concepts and mobility solutions. At Bridgestone we pride ourselves on the strong relationships we maintain with everyday drivers and this extensive retail network is one of the core reasons why. You can learn more about our Group at https://bridgestone-emia.com/ In line with the “Bridgestone Essence”, our work environment is based on integrity and teamwork, where everyone can learn from each other and contribute with their own ideas in achieving the coming goals. We want to hear from people who can take the challenge, unleash their creative potential and contribute to the company success demonstrating ownership, courage and agility. We want you to develop your skills, expand your knowledge and be proud of your work. POSITION DESCRIPTION Job Title: OTR Repair Technician Job Objectives: The person will ideally lead by example, capable of working with minimum supervision. He will be capable of performing some administrative duties, appreciate his role in delivering customer service, possess common sense and initiative, demonstrate a willingness to learn and develop his skills and knowledge. Qualifications & Experience: Essential: Grade 12 National Certificate A valid and appropriate light vehicle driver’s licence (South African Code 08) Good communication skills and customer service skills Ability to work for extended hours and physically fit Sound understanding of the working mechanism of the tools or the machinery they are handling Look after the maintenance of the equipment Expert written communication skills, good supervisory skills and ability to pay attention to the details Three years of Earthmover tyre fitting experience Must have an excellent safety record and a strong commitment to safety Preferred: OTR service training and certifications Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. Ability to recognize and used a variety of tools, including but not limited to power tools, and heavy-duty tyre service equipment. Responsibilities: The following is a general list of tasks that a person in this position is required to perform. The Company may add to or vary these duties from time to time provided the variation is reasonable having regard to the Employee’s skills, competence and training. Comply with Otraco Management System (OMS) policies, procedures and instructions Perform inspections and determine if tyres should be scrapped, repaired or remain in service Mount and strip any type of tyre and wheel/rim assembly according to procedures Repair tyres and tubes according to procedures Operate machinery and equipment according to procedures Present himself in a condition fit to perform his duties, All aspects of repair shop work required by the customer Ensuring that all equipment is maintained and in good working order by conducting daily maintenance checks and coordinating repair work as required Ensure that all work is completed in a safe and efficient manner as per the job priorities outlined by the customer. Providing timely and accurate documentation of service work performed. This will include a weekly inventory count. Safety: Ensure that all personnel work safely and follow Occupational Health and safety Procedures Ensure that all personnel comply with site “lock out” / “tag out” procedures Investigate hazards, unsafe work conditions and equipment reported and take action to eliminate or reduce the risk to acceptable levels Investigate and report all incidents and injuries according to procedures Comply with applicable instructions documented in the OMS Safety Plan Use and maintain Person Protective Equipment according to procedures Perform equipment pre-start checks according to procedures MORE INFORMATION All applications will be reviewed. Our Recruitment team will contact the suitable applicants for the next step of the recruitment process. We are looking forward to hearing from you DISCLAIMER Diversity and inclusion are a central part of Bridgestone EMEA’s values at the highest level. This is key for our people to show a passion for excellence for improving society connected to the world in which we live. Our commitment to diversity, is linked to our founders mission of ‘Serving Society with Superior Quality’, which is essential in shaping and creating the organization, serving all people, respectfully, connected to our business. We recognize that everyone is different and that attracting, developing and retaining our employees will create a sustainable working environment which is essential to our success. This means that all job applicants and members of staff will receive equal treatment and that we will not discriminate in particular on grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnic origin, color, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion or age.
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