Team Leader – Self Employed - Approved Valeting
(2024-08)
- Supervise a team of valeters, delegating daily tasks and monitoring performance to ensure efficiency and consistency.
- Provide hands-on training to new staff on safe use of equipment, product knowledge, and correct valeting techniques.
- Motivate team members during busy trade periods, ensuring all vehicles are prepared on time without sacrificing quality.
- Carry out full exterior cleaning including pre-wash, hand wash, pressure washing, tar and glue removal, alloy wheel deep cleaning, and tyre dressing.
- Perform paint decontamination with clay bars and apply wax, sealants, or ceramic coatings for lasting protection.
- Use machine polishers to remove swirl marks, restore shine, and improve paintwork finish.
- Conduct engine bay cleaning and dressing to meet showroom and resale presentation standards.
- Vacuum carpets, mats, and upholstery; perform deep cleaning using shampoo extraction systems.
- Treat and condition leather seats, dashboards, and trims for protection and longevity.
- Steam clean and sanitise vents, cup holders, and touchpoints to ensure a hygienic interior.
- Apply fabric protection sprays and odour removal treatments to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Worked closely with dealerships, trade clients, and private customers to meet specific requirements.
- Ensured vehicles were delivered to showroom standard for sales displays, part-exchange valuations, and customer handovers.
- Responded professionally to customer feedback, resolving any issues quickly to maintain repeat business.
- Assisted management with stock control, ordering supplies, and introducing cost-saving measures.
Automotive Services Technician / Valeter - GLW Automotive Services
(2022 - 2024)
Provided a wide range of automotive services including vehicle valeting, cosmetic repairs, and paint preparation to ensure vehicles were delivered to showroom standard.
- Carried out bodywork preparation including dent removal, sanding, masking, priming, and minor paint spraying.
- Assisted paint technicians by preparing panels, priming surfaces, and blending colours to match existing paintwork.
- Performed detailing and finishing services: machine polishing, waxing, paint protection, and ceramic coating application.
- Delivered full interior and exterior valeting: upholstery shampooing, leather conditioning, vacuuming, sanitising, alloy wheel cleaning, and engine bay detailing.
- Worked with dealerships, trade clients, and private customers, ensuring high-quality presentation for sales, part-exchange, and handovers.
- Trained junior team members in correct techniques for both cosmetic bodywork and valeting.
- Maintained stock of body repair materials, primers, paints, and cleaning products, reducing waste and improving efficiency.
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