Tyre Fitter – BMW Canterbury

Are you looking to kickstart a rewarding career with a premium automotive brand? Do you have a natural mechanical aptitude and a passion for working with cars? If you are hands-on, detail-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced environment we would like to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Perform tyre fitting and wheel balancing on various models of cars.
• Evaluate tyres for wear, damage, and inflation issues, providing accurate assessment and recommendations when necessary.
• Confidently operate workshop machinery and tyre fitting equipment.
• Source and order tyres from preferred suppliers, manage order pipelines and maintain optimal stock levels.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment compliant with brand standards.

Requirements:

• Prior tyre fitting experience is highly desirable, but candidates with a mechanical background outside the tyre industry will be considered.
• A strong mechanical aptitude and a genuine enthusiasm for high-quality vehicle maintenance.
• Ability to comfortably manage the physical demands of a busy workshop, including lifting heavy components.
• Absolute commitment to accuracy, precision and vehicle safety standards.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with workshop staff, advisors and customers.
• Eagerness to learn, adapt to new workshop technologies, and follow evolving automotive industry trends.
• A valid driver's license.

This is a full-time position of 42.5 hours per week. Standard hours of work will be 8.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday.

Company Benefits:

• 32 days annual holiday (includes 8 bank holiday days)
• Welcome pack & company induction.
• Discounted servicing & parts across the Group
• Annual staff social events
• Barretts Summer Ball (held every 2 years)
• State of art working environment
• Paperless environment, including electronic clocking, write-ups and resources

About Barretts:

In 2022, Barretts celebrated its 120th anniversary as a family-owned & operated business. Barretts is one of the few family businesses to have held the Jaguar and Land Rover franchises since their inception, providing a unique, personal, and first-class customer service across Kent. We pride ourselves on customer service, and with over 100 years of experience, we know the level of service customers expect to receive from a trusted family dealership.

Barretts combines traditional values of the past, with the cars of today.

If you are looking to join a welcoming, high-performing team please apply by sending your CV & a covering letter to: bmwcrecruitment@barrettsgroup.com

Closing date for applications: Friday 11th September 2026.

However, once we have sufficient applicants, we reserve the right to close job vacancies early.

INDEED APPLICATION