Team Leader - Tyre Fitter

Job No: CN2033

Location: Newcastle, NSW

Employment Status: Permanent Full Time

No. of Vacancies: 1

Closing Date: 9 Sep 2019 AEST

• Are you a team leader that can promote culture within a team that empowers staff to be their best?
• Can you provide accurate tyre/drive mechanism data that will aid in developing high level replacement guidelines to sustain CN’s fleet management?

City of Newcastle (CN) has an existing opportunity for an experienced team leader to join the Depot Operations team.

You will oversee the safe and cost-effective tyre selection, fitting, and replacement of City of Newcastle’s (CN) fleet to manufactures and specifications and CN requirements.

This position will lead CN in the acquisition of working knowledge in all aspects of tyre selection and maintenance including the latest equipment, technology and innovation to provide improved service/options and to add value benefits to the organisation.

You will have to ensure that CN WHS policies and procedures are adhered to during tyre operations so that the health and safety of fellow workers, customers and general public are managed.

To be successful in this job you need:

• Certificate II in Automotive Tyre Servicing Technology, or substantial experience in tyre fitting.
• High level knowledge and experience as a tyre fitter, including the operation of various machines associated with tyre replacement and maintenance and experience carrying out wheel alignments.
• Proven experience leading a team to meet work priorities and deadlines, while maintaining high levels of quality, to minimise down-time and budget impact.
• Experience maintaining stock at adequate levels to achieve cost and time effective outcomes.
• Intermediate computer skills and sound verbal and written communication skills.
• HR Drivers Licence.
• Demonstrated experience completing WHS documentation including toolbox talks, SWMS and risk assessments.
• Continuous improvement experience to enhance existing processes/procedures.
• Literacy and numeracy skills adequate to meet the requirements of the position.
• Willingness and ability to participate in a callout / overtime roster.

The following criteria is desirable, however not essential:

• HC Drivers licence.
• Previous experience using computer SAP systems and TechOne.

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City of Newcastle proudly promotes the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and fosters a culture of diversity to represent the community of our Local Government Area.

All candidates will be assessed against the selection criteria outlined in the position description. Suitable candidates may be placed on an eligibility list for future identical positions for a period of 12 months.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.

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Application Closing Date: 8 September 2019.

Remuneration: $64,917 + 9.5% Superannuation per annum for a 38 hour week.

Contact: Depot Operations Manager, 02 4974 6010.