General Worker – Ubunye Mine Site

Job Purpose

We are looking for a General Worker reporting directly to the Branch Manager. This is a local role, based in Richards Bay – Ubunye Mine Site

You will ensure that all the tyres are maintained.

Responsibilities

Tyre Maintenance

• • All vehicles to leave the yard with tyres as per SLA;
  • All vehicles are surveyed at least once a month;
  • Conduct pressure maintenance and correctly capture pressure readings on Survey Sheet;
  • Capture tread depth readings over three sections of the tread area and capture on Survey Sheet;
  • Fit all wheel positions with valve caps and on all dual positions a valve extension;
  • All tyre movements are captured on a Tyre Change Slip;
  • All wheel changes must be done subject to SLA;
  • Remove smooth tyres and match tread, size and status mismatches;
  • Remove tyres with a pressure reading under a 15% of the recommended pressure and check for irregularities;
  • Brand tyres as per Bridgestone Commercial and Client agreement;
  • Torque all wheel positions at least once a month;
  • Report all wheel defects with a Tyre Action Report;
  • Inspect and clean rims before fitting tyres.

Stock

• • Stock is taken on a daily basis in a Bridgestone Commercial Stock Book;
  • Stock must be taken by size and brand number;
  • Report daily stock to Customer. (Sign off Stock Sheet);
  • All tyres in stock must have a brand number for identification.

Health & Safety

• • Correctly lift motor vehicle;
  • Utilize correct tools for the job;
  • Correctly fit tyres to rim;
  • Fit wheels on to motor vehicles correctly;
  • Always dressed in Bridgestone Commercial PPE;
  • Handle tools with care and keep them clean at all times;
  • Ensure work area and yard is always clean;
  • Machines & tools are always stored correct and safely;
  • Dressing rooms are always presentable and neat;
  • Ensure that no company property gets damaged;
  • Tyres are neatly packed and clearly marked for easy identification;
  • Comply with the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act;
  • Ensure Personal Protective Equipment and facilities provided by the company are in good and clean working condition.

Administration

• • Capture tyre survey info in a Bridgestone Commercial Survey Book;
  • Capture all tyre movements in a Bridgestone Commercial Tyre Change Slip Book;
  • All tyres sent to the factory must be captured in a Factory Control Book;
  • Keep a Branding Register of all tyres branded;
  • All paperwork must be stored in a save dry place.

Customer Liaison

• • Identify all Maintenance Related Problems and report to the customer;
  • Maintain a good working relationship with the customer;
  • Undertake all reasonable requests and instructions, given verbally or in writing that falls within the parameters of own line of duty;
  • Ensure customer satisfaction at all times.

General Responsibilities

• • Torque wrench spring relax after use;
  • Lubricate impact on daily basis;
  • Drain water traps and compressor daily;
  • Clean and store equipment daily;
  • Compliance to health and safety procedures on site.

Requirements:

• • National Senior Certificate
  • Proficiency in English
  • 2 years tyre experience

Why should you apply?

• We are passionate about our people and want to offer them the opportunity to develop and grow.
• Bridgestone as a global company drives your career to the next level by offering you possibilities to work in an international setting.
• You will have the opportunity to work with leading technologies.
• We help you to drive your career path onward and upward work in a culture of feedback that recognizes you and helps your development.
• You will work in a healthy and safety environment, as safety is a key priority area in Bridgestone.

If you can demonstrate the skills we are looking for and would like to make a difference in a Pioneering company dedicated to shaping a sustainable future of real-world mobility solutions, join us at Bridgestone!

Process Next Steps: All applications will be reviewed. Our HR team will contact those applicants who we would like to invite for the next stage of the recruitment process.