Tyre Technician Jobs

Tyre Technician jobs are practical workshop roles focused on inspecting, repairing, replacing and maintaining vehicle tyres and wheels. These roles are commonly found within fast fit centres, independent garages, car dealerships, specialist tyre businesses and mobile fitting operations.

Candidates often search for Tyre Technician jobs when looking for a hands-on automotive role involving tyre replacement, puncture repair, wheel balancing and vehicle safety. Perfect Placement has specialised in Automotive Recruitment since 2003 and regularly recruits for Tyre Technician and Tyre Fitter roles across the UK.

Role Overview

A Tyre Technician inspects, repairs and replaces vehicle tyres to make sure they are correctly fitted, safe and roadworthy. Although tyre fitting is at the centre of the role, the exact workload varies between employers, with some positions focused almost entirely on tyres and others including wheel alignment, geometry, TPMS and wider fast fit work.

Typical responsibilities may include:

• Removing and replacing worn, damaged or unsuitable vehicle tyres.
• Checking tread depth, tyre condition, pressures and correct tyre specifications.
• Assessing punctures and carrying out repairs where the tyre can be safely repaired.
• Balancing wheels following tyre replacement or repair.
• Working with TPMS, wheel alignment or geometry equipment where trained.

Tyre Technicians need to work accurately and safely while maintaining a good pace, particularly in busy fast fit environments where several vehicles may be booked in throughout the day. The role is physically active and requires confidence using tyre fitting, balancing and lifting equipment as well as the ability to identify unsafe wear or damage before a vehicle returns to the road.

The working environment also varies. Workshop-based Tyre Technicians usually work as part of a wider team, while Mobile Tyre Technicians may travel directly to customers, workplaces or roadside locations and need to manage jobs more independently. Some roles involve customer interaction, particularly when explaining tyre condition, replacement options or additional work identified during an inspection.

Salary and Market Insight

The average basic salary for a workshop-based Tyre Fitter is around £29,150, rising to an average advertised OTE of approximately £31,600 based on Perfect Placement vacancy data. Pay varies depending on experience, location, technical skills, bonus structure and the type of employer.

These salary insights are based on real workshop-based Tyre Fitter vacancies handled by Perfect Placement across the UK automotive sector from January 2025 to June 2026.

Tyre Technician earnings are usually strongest where candidates bring proven fitting experience alongside additional skills such as wheel alignment, geometry and TPMS.

Across the supplied vacancy data, basic salaries for workshop-based Tyre Fitter roles ranged from approximately £25,000 to £40,000. Differences in pay reflected experience, location, responsibilities and the type of employer.

Where bonus is offered, additional earnings may be linked to productivity, fitting volumes, sales or wider workshop performance. Candidates who can complete a broader range of fast fit work or use specialist wheel alignment and diagnostic equipment may also have access to a wider range of vacancies.

Fast fit centres and specialist tyre businesses are common employers for Tyre Technicians, alongside independent garages and car dealerships. Mobile fitting operations provide another route, particularly for experienced fitters who can work independently and travel between customers.

Career Progression

Tyre Technicians can progress into Senior Tyre Technician, Mobile Tyre Technician, Fast Fit Technician, supervisory or centre management roles. Experienced fitters may also specialise further in wheel alignment and geometry, TPMS or commercial tyre fitting depending on their experience and the type of business they work for.

Progression does not necessarily mean leaving tyre fitting behind. For candidates who enjoy specialist tyre work, greater experience can lead to increased responsibility, mobile work, technical specialisms or responsibility for supporting and training less experienced fitters.

For those wanting to broaden their workshop career, tyre fitting can also provide practical automotive experience before moving into wider fast fit or vehicle maintenance work. Candidates who develop additional mechanical and electrical skills may progress towards Vehicle Technician jobs with the appropriate training and experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Tyre Technician do?

A Tyre Technician inspects, repairs and replaces vehicle tyres, carries out wheel balancing and pressure checks and makes sure tyres are correctly fitted and roadworthy.

Do I need previous experience to become a Tyre Technician?

Not always. Some employers recruit trainee Tyre Technicians and provide workplace training, although previous tyre fitting, fast fit or automotive experience can strengthen an application.

What skills do employers look for?

Employers commonly look for practical ability, attention to detail, safe working practices and confidence using tyre fitting equipment. Experience with wheel alignment, geometry or TPMS can also be valuable.

Find Tyre Technician Jobs Near You

Perfect Placement is a specialist Automotive Recruitment agency that has been helping candidates and employers across the motor trade since 2003. We regularly recruit for Tyre Technician and Tyre Fitter jobs with fast fit centres, specialist tyre businesses, independent garages and car dealerships throughout the UK.

You can view our latest live vacancies below or upload your CV to Perfect Placement so our Automotive Recruitment team can help match you with Tyre Technician roles that suit your experience, location and salary expectations.

If you are interested in hearing more about the role of a Vehicle Tyre Technician, visit our Career Guide for more insight into the role.

Last Updated: September 2026