Unique opportunity for an experienced heavy vehicle tyre fitter to join our team in a permanent role in High Wycombe
Who are we:
K&S Corporation is an ASX-listed company and dominant multi-modal transport and logistics provider in Australia and New Zealand. Our comprehensive offerings across road, rail, and sea transport, alongside fuel distribution and specialised logistics subsidiaries, position us a critical player in national and trans-Tasman supply chains, serving a wide range of sectors from mining and agriculture to retail and industrial clients. With a proud 80-year history our brand is known for innovation, customer focus, continuous improvement, and industry leading safety. K&S Freighters maintains one of Australia's largest company-owned fleet, employing over 1600 personnel and headquartered in Truganina, Victoria.
About K&S National Fleet
With over 80 years of dedicated service, K&S operates one of Australia’s largest privately owned company fleets, with more than 2,500 commercial vehicles and trailers nationwide. Our National Fleet division supports workshop locations across the country, ensuring our assets are maintained to the highest standards of safety, compliance, and performance. Guided by our core value “Everybody Safe Every Day” we are committed to delivering reliability for our customers and safe outcomes for our people.
The Opportunity:
We’re looking for a passionate tyre professional to join our High Wycombe team in their own purpose built fully equipped tyre bay
This is a newly created role where you will have the opportunity to contribute to how we maintain our national fleet of heavy vehicles that service Australia, keeping them safe, compliant and road ready.
With access to quality tools, tyre changing equipment and lifting aids, you’ll become the dedicated tyre specialist for our commercial heavy vehicles. Working a consistent Monday to Friday day shift, you’ll manage your own workload with independence and trust.
You will:
Be responsible for fitting, repairing and replacing tyres on heavy vehicles, prime movers, trailers and heavy haulage equipment.
Perform wheel balancing and scheduled tyre rotations.
Developing and managing preventative tyre maintenance schedules
Inspecting tyres and identifying wear patterns or defects.
Monitoring tyre performance and recommending replacements
Maintain accurate and timely records of completed work and relevant documentation
Liaise with leading hand regarding any situations likely to affect the daily schedule and suggest appropriate action if required
Engage with team members, managers and customers to achieve team goals and support requirements
Prioritising work to minimise fleet downtime
Following all SOPs and workplace health and safety procedures
Report all hazards, incidents and near misses and engage in the strong safety culture on site
What you’ll bring:
Experience and confidence to work independently in your own tyre bay, coupled with a responsible attitude towards prioritising work and achieving deadlines.
You will have:
Certificate III or IV in tyre fitting or equivalent qualification
Minimum of 3 years tyre fitting experience
Fitness to perform the wheel mounting and dismounting with the use of lifting machines
Experience using all pneumatic tools required for the job
High level of safety awareness and ability to follow SOPs accurately
A friendly nature and ability to fit into the existing supportive site culture
Trustworthy attitude and able to manager yourself to achieve the roles requirements
Strong communication skills and able to interact with all team members
Valid driver’s license
Why Join us:
Be mentored by a highly experienced industry leader
Salary sacrifice
Paid parental leave
Growth and development to support career progression
Employee recognition and rewards program
24/7 Employee assistance program including financial wellness support
Corporate health plan discount
Background checks for all new employees to support our safe workplace
Stable ASX listed, multi-modal business with 80 years of industry history
If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply today.
To uphold our core value of “Everybody Safe Everyday” a pre-employment medical and police check will be required to be successful in this role.
Applicants must have full Australian working rights. We are not engaging recruitment agencies for this role.
