Car Valet Careers

WORK ENVIRONMENT:-

Car valets are responsible for cleaning the motor vehicle from inside and outside.

Being a car valet, your duties will include:

• making use of high-pressure hoses for cleaning the vehicles
• keeping the mirrors, window, door handles and wheels clean
• shampooing and vacuuming carpets and upholstery

• distributing and gathering vehicles
• condensation cleaning the framework, engine and wheel curve
• shining and cleaning surfaces
• utilizing gels and other finishes to trims and bumpers
• distributing and gathering vehicles

You will be working at one position or from mobile component which contains generators, washer, power and vacuum cleaner (both dry and wet).

QUALIFICATION, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:-

You will not require any qualification for working as a car valet, but it can be of great benefit if you are having some experience in one of the following:

• industrial or office cleaning
• the motor trade
• dry cleaning

You should a full driving license for many jobs.

TRAINING DETAILS:-

Once you begin work, you will study the clean-up methods and health and safety dealings on the job. Your employers may also give you a day course pass on by cleaning chemicals manufacturers.

As a mobile valet, you will go out with qualified valets until you are prepared to work on your own- basically after 3 to 6 months.

You can link with the British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICS) Car Valeting Certificate Scheme. Give a visit to the site of BICS for more information.

If you are working in the garage you can work for the qualification given below:

• NVQ in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (Level 2) which has a vehicle valeting alternative
• NVQ in Cleaning and Supporting Services (Level 2) which has a Passenger Transport unit alternative

SKILLS and KNOWLEDGE:-

• awareness of safety events and orders of producers
• capability of working on individually without supervision
• a systematic approach
• concentration to information
• good customer service skills

SALARY AND OTHER BENEFITS:-

Earnings for car valets vary from around £ 12,000 to over £ 15,000 every year.

Shift payments and overtime can raise salary.

WORKING CONDITIONS:-

Your working hours will normally comprise weekends. Recreational work and overtime might be offered.

You can work out-of-doors and inside the garages, workshops or on customer residence. With a mobile valeting service, you will have to travel from job to job.

DIFFERENT OPPORTUNITIES:-

You will get many jobs with garages or car dealership, where valets set up new and utilize cars for auction.

You may also get the work with:

• car rental firms
• independent valeting companies
• mobile valeting firms (frequently franchises)

Jobs are promoted at the Job center Plus offices and in confined newspapers.

Alternatively, you can also become a freelancer, working for marketable or confidential users or for car dealership.

If experienced, you might be able to make a progress for the position of the supervisor or as a area manager in the superior firms.

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