Car valet
Car valets wash, clean and polish motor vehicles.
What you'll do
Day-to-day tasks
As a car valet you would:
- check vehicles before cleaning and report any scratches or damage
- use high-pressure hoses to clean cars, vans and fleet vehicles
- follow manufacturer's instructions on safe use of cleaning products
- clean windows, wheels, door handles and mirrors
- vacuum and shampoo upholstery and carpets
- wax and polish bodywork
- apply gels and other finishes to bumpers and trims
- collect and deliver vehicles, or move and park vehicles on site
Working environment
You could work at a garage, at a car dealership, in a workshop or at a client's business.
Your working environment may be outdoors in all weathers.
You may need to wear protective clothing.
Career path and progression
With experience, you could become a team leader or supervisor, or go on to start your own business.
What it takes
Skills and knowledge
You'll need:
- to be thorough and pay attention to detail
- the ability to work on your own
- the ability to work well with others
- customer service skills
- the ability to operate and control equipment
- the ability to organise your time and workload
- the ability to work well with your hands
- physical fitness and endurance
- to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device
Restrictions and Requirements
You may need a driving licence for some jobs.
How to become
You can get into this job by applying directly.
You can apply directly to work as a car valet. There are no set requirements though good customer service skills will be helpful.
Some experience in the motor trade, or in a related area like industrial or office cleaning may be useful.
You can get more advice about working as a car valet from Autocity.
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