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Be ready to walk through a full fitment: inspection, demount, repair decision, mount, balance, torque, and customer explanation. Expect questions on safety, when to refuse an unsafe repair, and how you handle busy bay pressure without skipping checks.
Strong fit if you like physical workshop work, precise process, and customer-facing service under a major tyre brand in New Zealand. Less ideal if you want desk work or fully remote roles.
As a Tyre Technician at Bridgestone NZ you would typically start with job cards for fitments, rotations, repairs, and balancing. The day is hands-on: removing wheels, inspecting tyres and rims, matching size and load ratings, mounting and balancing, and road-force or alignment support where the workshop offers it. You deal with passenger, light commercial, and sometimes truck or farm work depending on the branch. Safety, torque specs, and clean customer handovers matter as much as speed. Expect busy peaks, wet or dirty bay work, and clear notes for warranty or fleet jobs.
Build strength in tyre construction, load/speed ratings, TPMS, puncture repair standards, balancing, and safe jacking. Forklift, first aid, and brand product training help; no certified course list or fees are supplied in the data for this listing.
No. The listing is on-site in New Zealand (remote flag is 0).
Workshop tyre service: fit, repair, balance, and related vehicle-bay work for retail and fleet customers at local branches.
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Tyre Technician, Bridgestone NZ, New Zealand What This Role Involves This is a varied and active role at the heart of our Christchurch commercial store. You'll be fitting, repairing, and maintaining tyres, diagnosing tyre wear, and helping customers with their tyre needs. The role involves hands-on work that will challenge you to build real skills and contribute effectively within a team environment. Your Responsibilities Fitting new tyres to vehicles of various sizes and types Repairing damaged or worn-out tyres Maintaining tyre inventory and ensuring stock is up-to-date Diagnosing tyre wear patterns and recommending appropriate solutions Providing excellent customer service and addressing customer inquiries What You Bring We are looking for a candidate who has either been in the tyre industry for years or is just starting out with a strong desire to learn. Key skills include: Basic mechanical knowledge Attention to detail and accuracy Strong customer service skills A willingness to work as part of a team Physical fitness for handling heavy lifting and manual tasks About the Company Bridgestone NZ is a trusted brand in the tyre industry, known for its quality products and reliable service. Our Christchurch store offers an engaging work environment where you can grow your skills and contribute to our team's success. Applying for This Role Whether you're experienced or just starting out, we want to hear from you. To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.
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