Tyre Maintenance Controller - Gqeberha at Value Logistics

Purpose of the Job

• To take full control of the Tyre Bay functions, including driving to various sites to carry out routine tyre maintenance, including tyre breakdowns, tyre surveys, preventative tyre maintenance and ensuring all is maintained as per Value standards.

Key Responsibilities 

Stock 

• Ensure Tyre stock is locked and secured at all times
• Investigate and report discrepancies daily
• Assist with monthly cycle counts
• Ensure sufficient stock on hand.

Tyre surveys 

• Drive to sites where required
• Prioritise vehicle tyre surveys and maintenance by working on the fleet list provided by your supervisor
• Conduct daily tyre surveys on the Intersect tyre management software provided, use manual documentation when the system is offline
• Ensure that accurate information is captured on tyre surveys IE, Brand numbers, wheel positions, tyre pressure, and tread depth readings
• Ensure all vehicles are surveyed, and tyre pressures are maintained and corrected once a month
• Ensure that spare wheels are also surveyed, and report back to the supervisor on missing spare wheels
• Spray spare wheel rims with red paint for easy Identification of spare
• Ensure that all wheel nuts are torqued and wheel nut securing indicators are fitted
• Fit wheel nut indicators were missing
• Take photos of scrap tyres and add to the tyre scrap sheet
• Take photos of all tyres removed
• Submit daily updates to your supervisor pertaining to the vehicles surveyed, tyre problems identified, and vehicles still required to be surveyed as well as daily productivity

Branding of tyres

• Ensure all Value vehicle tyres are branded

Tyres replacement

• Identify and replace smooth tyres, punctured and damaged tyres as per SOP
• Ensure that the tyre change slips are completed accurately and timelessly
• Tyre change slips are to be actioned daily

Breakdowns

• Ensure that the breakdown support vehicle is loaded with the correct size and quantity of tyres needed for the said breakdown
• Drive to the site and ensure breakdowns relating to tyres are attended to promptly
• Ensure that breakdowns are handled with priority and urgency while still abiding by the regulations governed by our driving rules in South Africa
• Ensure that the breakdown report and change slips for tyres removed and fitted are completed
• Return damaged/punctured smooth tyres back to the depot and ensure the tyres and change slips are actioned accordingly

Company equipment and assets

• Keep tyre maintenance tablets locked away, in a safe place when not in use and at the end of your shift
• Vehicle checklists must be conducted daily and submitted to your supervisor for filing
• Ensure that Vehicles are parked and locked when not in use
• Ensure vehicle keys are handed to your supervisor and locked away in a safe after every shift
• Report all accidents and damages to your vehicle to your supervisor
• Ensure that all tools and equipment are always in working order
• Submit the tyre bay tool checklist weekly to your supervisor
• Report defective tools to your supervisor

Company equipment and assets

• Always keep the work area and company vehicle clean and tidy

Health and safety

• Work involves looking after your and your colleague’s health and safety. It also involves working with dangerous goods
• Ensure that all safety rules and regulations are conformed too
• Ensure the correct PPE is used at all times
• Report health and safety issues and near misses to your supervisor immediately

General

• Ensure that you adhere to all company procedures and policies with respect of: SOPs and Training, HR Policies, POPIA Policies, Dress Code, Smoking and Attendance
• Also needs to assist with any other company requirements
• Weekend work may be required from time to time

 Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Code B Driver’s license
• 1 – 2 years of heavy-duty tyre experience
• Physically able to lift heavy objects

 Skills Required

• Able to drive
• Able to execute functions regarding tyre maintenance and stock
• Able to read & write clearly
• Able to apply basic health and safety procedures relevant to own work functions under direct supervision
• Able to identify hazards and deal with them with direct instructions/guidance in place
• Able to communicate effectively