Car Valeter/Detailer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Autotrade Southwest is a small business in AUTOMOTIVE in Berkeley GL13 9ET. We are customer-centric and rewarding.
Autotrade Southwest are a used car supermarket in Berkeley Heath, Gloucestershire.
We stock a range of vehicles from high-end luxury sports and SUVs to every day runarounds.
VALETER/CAR DETAILER
Full-Time, Permanent Position
5 or 6 Days a Week 9am-6pm (Daily including Saturdays and optional additional work on Sundays)
Due to increasing demand, we are looking to recruit two additional Valeters/ Detailers to work at our Used Car Dealership in Berkeley, Glos (GL13).
You will be joining an experienced and friendly team, so being a team player with a can-do attitude is important.
About the Position
· Completing a full detail on our vehicles, including washing preparation, machine polishing, coating application and interior cleaning.
· Applying high performance valeting products across paint, glass, trim, rubber, and engine.
· Assisting with general housekeeping in the Detailing area, such as topping up of products and materials, sweeping up, etc.
· Managing valeting product levels - always ensuring ample stock, without being overstocked.
· Moving vehicles around the site
· Complying to Health & Safety policies
· Consistently identifying new ways to improve efficiency.
· Consistently achieving daily volume targets.
The candidates we want!
· A minimum of 1 year’s previous experience within detailing and/or valeting and 1 years driving experience, though will accept 1 year of commercial cleaning experience as well.
· Experience using machine polishing tools and other detailing/valeting related tools and accessories.
· Excellent time keeping skills.
· The ability to work well as part of a growing team.
· Flexibility.
· Can-do attitude
· Full UK Driving licence
· Due to insurance restrictions, candidates will need to have at 4 years driving experience.
· We regularly have walk-ins, so you will also need to be able to greet customers who are looking around and may have questions.
· Due to our location, you will need your own transport.
Benefits
In return we offer an excellent salary (based on level of experience and successful completion of probation period),
28 days holidays (including public holidays).
Contributory pension scheme
Additional benefits including shopping and eating-out discounts, access to an online GP and discounted gym membership
Salary: £12.00-£15.00 per hour
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £12.00-£15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- Language training provided
- On-site parking
Flexible Language Requirement:
- English not required
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Commission pay
- Loyalty bonus
- Quarterly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Berkeley: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Valeting: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Car Valeter/Detailer roles across Atsw's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £15 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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