Grant Davie

I am a highly motivated individual with experience in car valeting (both mobile and in prestige garages), the aviation and warehousing industry and car sales. The varied jobs I have had have helped me gain knowledge of different business areas and roles. I have been both an employee and a principal as a car valeting franchisee. This has helped me gain a broad appreciation of business demands and processes. I have a full and clean driving license.

Car Valeter (2026-02 – Present)

I am currently part of a hard working team that do accident damage repairs on vehicles.

• Responsible for checking the cars in with the customer when they arrive
• Taking photos of the vehicles as part of a pre repair check
• Valeting vehicles once the repair is completed and photographing once valeted
• Working to a tight deadline and alongside a team
• Helping collect and deliver cars when needed

Car Valeter at Douglas BMW (2023-02 – 2026-02)

I was part of a hard working team in BMW valeting cars sold for customers or for being put on the pitch for sale.

• Detailed cleaning of the interior making sure it is spotless
• Machine Polishing the exterior to finish the car off to the highest standard
• Working within tight deadlines
• Helping other team members out to meet these deadlines

Car Valeter at Direct Valeting (2022-12 – 2023-02)

I briefly worked with Direct valeting as a self employed manager going to various different garages they operated from.

• Making sure all Valeter's were working to a high standard
• Helping the rest of the team if a garage was short on staff

Car Valeter at Fresh Car (2021-03 – 2022-12)

I was part of a mobile valeting. I started in the employment of a Fresh Car franchisee and, since December 2021 I have been a principal franchisee. This has involved me in valeting private cars to a high standard both inside and out and managing the business affairs of my franchise and limited company.

• Fully trained in machine polishing
• Stone chip repairs
• Ceramic coating

Car Valeter at TLC Car Care (2020-09 – 2021-03)

Service department valeter. I cleaned cars coming into the workshop both inside and outside.

• Responsible for moving the cars from the wash bay to the secure parking area
• Worked to tight timescales and high standards
• Part of an effective team
• Led the team on a number of occasions when the manager was absent

Warehouse Operative at Amazon (2020-07 – 2020-09)

Similar duties to those at ASDA.

Warehouse Operative at ASDA (2020-03 – 2020-07)

The same duties as my earlier job with ASDA.

Ramp Agent at World Flight Services (2019-02 – 2020-03)

Similar duties as at Menzies Aviation below.

Ramp Agent at Menzies Aviation (2018-05 – 2019-02)

Preparing aircraft for embarcation, take off and disembarcation.

• Working with various types and sizes of aircraft
• Working as part of a team, quickly and effectively, and to a safe standard

Warehouse Operative at Adecco Warehousing Agency (2018-01 – 2018-05)

This role required attention to detail, accuracy, time management and teamwork as well as working on my own initiative.

• Preparing products for shipment
• Loading goods onto delivery vans
• Ensuring products are in good condition
• Maintaining inventories
• Counting quantities
• Reporting any concerns to supervisors

Warehouse operative at Asda (2017-09 – 2018-01)

Working to strict timescales and working under pressure to achieve individual and team Key Performance Indicators.

• Collecting selected products
• Ensuring goods are packed securely onto pallets and metal roll cages
• Working on own initiative and also part of a team
• Using handling equipment safely
• Adhering to health and safety guidelines

Sales Apprentice at Evans Halshaw (2017-04 – 2017-09)

• Greeting customers, discussing their needs and advising them on the most suitable vehicle
• Introducing customers to a sales executive
• Arranging test drives and highlighting any additional products relevant to the customer
• Carrying out stock checks using manufacturers databases
• Updating stock lists
• Updating customers on the progress of orders
• Contacting potential customers to update them about new vehicles and deals
• Managing advertising and updating the website
• Keeping the forecourt and cars clean and tidy
• Inspecting vehicles pre- and post- sale

National 5 – Larbert High School (2011-08 – 2016-08)