General Worker

Bridgestone Vacancies – General Worker

We are seeking a dedicated General Worker who will report directly to the Branch Manager. This position is based in Rustenburg and primarily involves ensuring the maintenance of all tires.

Responsibilities

Tyre Maintenance:

• Ensure all vehicles leaving the yard have tires as per Service Level Agreement (SLA).
• Conduct monthly surveys of all vehicles.
• Perform pressure maintenance and accurately record pressure readings.
• Record tread depth readings on the Survey Sheet.
• Fit valve caps on all wheel positions and valve extensions on dual positions.
• Document all tire movements on a Tyre Change Slip.
• Replace smooth tires and ensure matching tread, size, and status.
• Remove tires with pressure readings below 15% of recommended pressure and check for irregularities.
• Brand tires according to Bridgestone Commercial and Client agreement.
• Torque all wheel positions monthly.
• Report any wheel defects using a Tyre Action Report.
• Inspect and clean rims before fitting tires.

Stock:

• Take daily stock inventory using a Bridgestone Commercial Stock Book.
• Organize stock by size and brand number.
• Report daily stock to the Customer and sign off on Stock Sheet.
• Ensure all stocked tires are labeled with a brand number for identification.

Health & Safety:

• Lift motor vehicles correctly.
• Use appropriate tools for the job.
• Properly fit tires to rims and wheels onto motor vehicles.
• Wear Bridgestone Commercial Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Handle tools with care and maintain cleanliness.
• Keep work area and yard clean and organized.
• Store machines and tools safely and correctly.
• Maintain cleanliness and presentation of dressing rooms.
• Prevent damage to company property.
• Pack and mark tires neatly for easy identification.
• Adhere to Occupational Health and Safety Act requirements.
• Ensure company-provided Personal Protective Equipment and facilities are clean and in good working condition.

Administration:

• Record tire survey information in a Bridgestone Commercial Survey Book.
• Log all tire movements in a Bridgestone Commercial Tyre Change Slip Book.
• Document all tires sent to the factory in a Factory Control Book.
• Maintain a Branding Register of all branded tires.
• Store all paperwork securely in a dry location.

Customer Liaison:

• Identify and report all maintenance-related problems to the customer.
• Foster a positive working relationship with the customer.
• Fulfill reasonable requests and instructions within own line of duty.
• Ensure customer satisfaction at all times.

General Responsibilities:

• Relax torque wrench spring after use.
• Lubricate impact tools daily.
• Drain water traps and compressors daily.
• Clean and store equipment daily.
• Adhere to health and safety procedures on-site.

Requirements:

• National Senior Certificate/Matric.
• Proficiency in English.
• 2 years of experience working with tires.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity for personal and professional development.
• Exposure to international work environments within Bridgestone.
• Work with cutting-edge technologies.
• Feedback-driven culture focused on recognition and development.
• Commitment to a safe and healthy work environment.

If you possess the required skills and are eager to contribute to a pioneering company dedicated to shaping sustainable mobility solutions, we invite you to join us at Bridgestone!

Next Steps: Our HR team will review all applications and contact selected candidates for the next stage of the recruitment process.

We look forward to hearing from you!