Tyre Officer

Job Description

JMG is a diversified solution provider with a broad portfolio in power generation, electrical infrastructures, and industrial equipment. With over 20 years of experience in Africa and strong partnerships with some of the world’s leading brands, JMG combines global technologies and regional expertise to fulfill the African market’s development needs.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Tyre Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Brief Description

• Tyre Officer will ensure effective management, maintenance, and monitoring of all tyres across the fleet to reduce breakdowns, minimize operating costs, improve tyre lifespan, and support safe, reliable transport operations.

Duties

• Maintain an accurate inventory of all tyres, tubes, rims, and related materials.
• Track tyre issuance, returns, and replacements in the tyre register or digital system.
• Identify minor defects and immediately report them to maintenance (lights, loose connections, leaks, worn components, missing items).
• Ensure proper storage and rotation of tyres to prevent deterioration.
• Conduct tyre changes, repairs, patching, and rotations on trucks, trailers, pickups, and other fleet units.
• Ensure correct torqueing and alignment practices during installation.
• Inspect tyres for wear, cracks, cuts, uneven patterns, and internal defects.
• Recommend tyres for replacement based on condition and safety standards.
• Perform regular tyre pressure checks according to manufacturer and company standards.
• Identify pressure deviations and immediately rectify them to prevent blowouts or premature wear.
• Carry out pre-trip and post-trip tyre inspections for all outbound trucks.
• Record tyre usage, mileage, CPK (Cost Per Kilometer), and performance for analysis.
• Assist in evaluating tyre brands, suppliers, and quality for procurement decisions.
• Prepare daily/weekly reports on tyre consumption, repairs, scrap analysis, and abnormalities.
• Provide technical support during breakdowns related to tyres on site or en-route.
• Ensure adherence to safety procedures during tyre handling, lifting, and repairs.
• Support the workshop team with wheel alignment and balancing requirements (if equipment is available).
• Take up IMS responsibilities such as reporting unsafe act, condition or procedure in the work place, participating in fire or emergency drill at work, participating in incident reporting and investigation when necessary and adherence to Company policies

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of SSCE / Technical Certification.
• 2 – 5 years’ experience in tyre maintenance for heavy-duty trucks and trailers.
• Knowledge of tyre brands, load ratings, and repair procedures.
• Experience in commercial transport, logistics, or haulage industry preferred.

Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of truck and trailer tyre maintenance.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to diagnose tyre defects and recommend corrective actions.
• Good understanding of tyre pressure standards and safety protocols.
• Strong record-keeping and reporting skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond quickly to breakdowns.
• Attention to detail to prevent avoidable tyre-related failures.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: F.esawe@jmglimited.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.