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Car valet
Vehicle valets, car cleaners
Car valets clean the inside and outside of motor vehicles.
Average salary (a year)
£15000
Starter
£21000
Experienced
Typical hours (a week)
43.0 to 45.0 hours
variable
Work Hours
evenings / weekends / bank holidays
as customers demand
How to become
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You can get into this job through:applying directly
Direct Application
You can apply directly to work as a car valet. There are no set requirements, but it may be useful if you've got some experience in the motor trade, or in a related area like industrial or office cleaning.
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Further Information
You can get more advice about working as a car valet from Autocity.
What it takes
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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
    Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
    Customer service skills
    Physical skills like movement, coordination, dexterity and grace
    The ability to operate and control equipment
    The ability to organise your time and workload
Digital Skills Level
to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device
Other Requirements
You may need a driving licence for some jobs.
What you will do
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Day to day tasks
In this role you could
use high-pressure hoses to clean vehicles, follow manufacturer's instructions for using cleaning products safely, 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, steam clean engines, frames and wheel arches, 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.
You may need to wear a uniform and protective clothing.
Your working environment may be outdoors in all weathers.
Career Path & Progression
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You could become a team leader or supervisor, or go on to start your own business.
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