Octane Recruitment – Automotive Recruitment

Posted: 08/01/2026
Job Ref: 29750

Tyre Technician

Location: Colchester
Salary: £30,000 - £36,000
Sector: Workshop
Contract Type: Permanent
Reference: 29750

Job Description

Tyre Technician
Location: Colchester
Salary: Up to £36,000 per annum (£30,000 basic + £6,000 bonus)
Hours: Monday–Friday 8:30am–5:30pm, plus 1 in 4 Saturdays 8:00am–12:00pm


The Role
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Tyre Technician to join a busy and professional workshop. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Tyre Technician who takes pride in their work, delivers excellent customer service, and enjoys working as part of a supportive team.

As a Tyre Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out a full range of tyre-related duties while maintaining high standards of safety, efficiency, and customer care.

Key Responsibilities
Removing, repairing, and fitting tyres
Diagnosing tyre faults and advising on repair or replacement
Wheel balancing and wheel alignment
Carrying out puncture repairs
Working with tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS)
Managing your daily workload effectively as a Tyre Technician

About You
Previous experience working as a Tyre Technician or in a similar role
Strong technical knowledge of tyre fitting, repairs, and diagnostics
Excellent time management and organisational skills
Confident using basic computer systems
Strong communication skills with a customer-focused approach
Able to work independently and as part of a dynamic team

Why Apply?
Competitive earnings with achievable bonus
Stable weekday hours with limited Saturday working
Supportive team environment
Opportunity to develop and grow as a Tyre Technician

If you’re an experienced Tyre Technician looking for your next step in a well-structured workshop environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Consultant: Liam Bolton - Octane Recruitment
VTMDL

Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.

We are recruiting across the UK for Panel Beater, Panel Technician, Paint Sprayer, Paint Technician, MET Technician, SMART Repair Technician, Cosmetic Repair Technician, ADR Technician, Bodyshop Estimator, Vehicle Damage Assessor, VDA, Bodyshop Manager, Assistant Bodyshop Manager.

Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.