Trainee Vehicle Valeter in Hatfield, Hertfordshire

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Vehicle Valeter & Safety Checker to join our well-established and successful client based in Hatfield. This is a full-time permanent opportunity, offering a salary of £30,739.67 per annum. Overtime paid at standard hourly rate

The working hours are as follows:

• Monday to Friday: 7:30am – 5:00pm (including a one-hour unpaid break).
• Two Saturdays per month: 7:30am – 12:00pm.

Full training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills within the role. The position will primarily be based in Hatfield; however, there may be occasions when you are required to work at the client's other site, also in Hertfordshire.

Candidates must have a full manual driving licence.

Job Description:

• Prepare and valet cars, vans, trucks and specialist vehicles to a high standard, ensuring they are ready for hire.
• Deliver and collect hire vehicles from customers, businesses and other locations safely and efficiently.
• Move vehicles between company branches, storage yards and other locations as required.
• Carry out basic vehicle safety checks and visual inspections, reporting any damage, defects or maintenance concerns.
• Assist the Hire Desk team with vehicle check-ins, check-outs and customer handovers using ProHire.
• Work closely with the Hire Desk and Fleet teams to ensure vehicles are prepared and available for upcoming bookings.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and organised yard, ensuring vehicles are parked safely and work areas remain free from hazards.
• Monitor and maintain stock levels of cleaning products, oils and other consumables.
• Provide a professional and friendly customer experience during vehicle deliveries, collections and handovers.
• Support daily branch operations with a flexible, proactive approach, balancing driving, valeting and general fleet duties according to business needs.
   

Skills / Attributes

• Flexible
• Proactive
• Good communication skills
• Full manual driving licence

Salary

£30,739.67 per annum / £13.21 per hour
Overtime paid at standard hourly rate

Benefits

• 20 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Workplace pension on completion of probation period
• Employee Recognition Award
• Employee Referral Scheme

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best of luck in your job search.