General Worker

Job Advert Summary

The general worker is responsible for maintaining cleanliness, hygiene, and safe working conditions across tyre bay. including workshops, machine yards, offices, ablutions, and stores. This role ensures that work areas remain free from debris, mud, spills, and hazards that may affect personnel, vehicles, and heavy equipment. Strip and fit tyres: break beads, remove tyres from rims and fit them using the tyre changer and hand tools. Inspect rims, valves and studs for damage, and set aside anything unfit for use. Wheels on trucks: remove and refit wheels on trucks and trailers using jacks, stands and chocks per the wheel-off isolation procedure. Torque wheel nuts to specification with calibrated tools, record the work, and carry out re-torque checks.

• Inflation: inflate tyres only in the restraint or cage and to the specified pressures, after following the inflation procedure.
• Vehicle tyre surveys: check pressures, tread depth, wear patterns, damage, valves and matching on every wheel position, and capture results accurately on the survey sheet or tyre management system. Report defects and unsafe tyres immediately.
• Breakdowns: assist with yard or roadside breakdowns when rostered, following the lone-worker and traffic safety rules.
• Stock, casings and scrap: handle, tag and record casings and scrap tyres according to the tyre register and scrap procedure.
• Housekeeping and equipment: keep the bay clean and safe, do pre-use checks on equipment, and report faults.

Key Responsibilities

Cleaning & Housekeeping

• Perform routine and deep cleaning of operational areas including loading zones, workshops, offices, and ablution facilities.
• Remove cane residues, mud, leaves, dust, oil spills, and other debris from high-traffic and heavy equipment zones.
• Clean workshop floors, tools, benches, waste areas, and storage sections to maintain order and safety.
• Ensure walkways, platforms, and access points to heavy machinery remain clean and unobstructed.
• Maintain cleanliness around fuel stations, wash bays, parking areas, and storage yards.

Waste Management

• Collect and dispose of waste according to site waste-separation rules (organic waste, scrap metal, general waste).
• Empty bins, replace liners, and ensure waste areas are free from overflow or contamination.
• Transport waste to designated disposal points using trolleys, bins, or site-approved methods.
• Assist with maintaining recycling areas and ensuring correct disposal of oil-contaminated materials.

Safety, Compliance & Hazard Control

• Adhere to all company safety policies, housekeeping standards, and PPE requirements.
• Keep floors, ramps, and pathways dry and free from hazardous substances.
• Identify and report safety hazards such as spills, broken glass, damaged flooring, or unsafe storage.
• Place warning signs (“Wet Floor”, “Cleaning in Progress”) in operational areas when required.
• Ensure cleaning chemicals are used correctly and stored safely.

Communication & Coordination

• Communicate with the Supervisor to identify cleaning priorities, especially in high-risk areas.
• Coordinate with workshop technicians, truck drivers, and loader operators to clean around machines safely.
• Notify the Supervisor about low stock of cleaning materials or maintenance needs for cleaning equipment.
• Participate in daily briefings to stay informed about operational shifts, high-traffic times, and hazard alerts.

Equipment & Material Maintenance

• Use cleaning tools correctly (brooms, pressure washers, mops, vacuums, industrial brushes).
• Maintain cleaning equipment in good working order and report faults immediately.
• Ensure cleaning chemicals are handled with care and used according to safety data sheets.
• Keep cleaning storage areas organized, labelled, and locked when necessary.

Documentation & Reporting

• Record completed cleaning tasks in daily checklists or housekeeping logs.
• Report any spills, hazards, or incidents to the Supervisor without delay.
• Assist in compliance audits by ensuring cleaning records and area inspections are up to date.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Educational Requirements

• Grade 10–12 (preferred).
• Basic Cleaning or Safety Training advantageous (e.g., PPE use, chemical handling).
• 1-2 years tyre fitting experience on LCV and truck tyres is preferred. 
• Physically fit for heavy manual handling, and medically fit for the role.
• Willing to be assessed and authorised before working unsupervised on inflation and wheel fitment.
• Valid driver's licence is an advantage

Technical Skills

• Understanding of safety practices when working around truck tyres.
• Knowledge of spill-cleaning procedures and safe waste-handling methods.
• Ability to identify hazards and maintain clean, safe work areas.

Behavioural Competencies

• High level of alertness and safety awareness.
• Reliable, disciplined, and able to work independently.
• Strong attention to detail with pride in maintaining clean environments.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Physically fit and able to perform manual, repetitive tasks.

Working Conditions

• Work conducted in outdoor and indoor operational areas (workshops, loading zones, offices).
• Exposure to dust, mud, noise, and varying weather conditions.
• Frequent proximity to moving trucks and vans.
• Requires wearing PPE at all times (safety boots, gloves, reflective vest, etc.).
• May require bending, lifting, prolonged standing, and walking on uneven terrain.
• Working hours may include shifts, weekends, public holidays, and peak periods.