Car valet
Car valets wash, clean and polish motor vehicles.
Typical Salary
£21,000 – £25,000
per year
Working Hours
37–45
hours per week
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
Skills needed
- 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
Entry requirements
You may need a driving licence for some jobs.
How to get into this role
You can get into this job by applying directly.
Career progression
With experience, you could become a team leader or supervisor, or go on to start your own business.