Key Duties and Responsibilities

The successful applicant will be responsible for:

• Washing, cleaning and detailing the exteriors and interiors of vehicles to a high professional standard.
• Washing, drying, polishing and waxing vehicle exteriors using appropriate detailing products, tools and equipment.
• Performing detailed exterior cleaning, including heavy-duty foam washing to remove dirt, mud, red dust and other contaminants.
• Vacuuming and thoroughly cleaning vehicle interiors, including seats, carpets, floor mats, dashboards, doors, door jambs and vehicle compartments.
• Steam cleaning and shampooing carpets, floor mats, cloth seats and upholstery to remove dirt, stains and odours.
• Cleaning, conditioning and detailing leather seats and other interior surfaces.
• Applying appropriate cleaning agents and detailing products to remove stains, dirt, sand, mud and other contaminants from vehicle interiors and exteriors.
• Cleaning tyres, rims, wheels and wheel arches and applying tyre finishing and protection products.
• Cleaning and polishing vehicle windows, mirrors, glass surfaces and chrome components.
• Removing calcium deposits and water spots from vehicle windows and exterior surfaces where required.
• Carrying out hand waxing, machine polishing, cut and compound polishing and other paintwork treatments to improve vehicle appearance.
• Performing clay-bar treatments and other surface preparation procedures to remove contaminants from vehicle paintwork.
• Carrying out minor paint and finish touch-ups, including treatment of light scratches and imperfections where appropriate.
• Cleaning vehicle engine bays using appropriate products and safe detailing procedures.
• Applying interior and exterior protective products in accordance with the selected detailing package.
• Assisting with specialised detailing services, including headlight restoration and vehicle surface protection treatments where required.
• Inspecting vehicles before commencing work to identify areas requiring additional cleaning, stain removal, polishing or detailing attention.
• Conducting final inspections of completed vehicles to ensure all detailing work meets the required quality and presentation standards.
• Detailing a range of vehicles including sedans, SUVs, 4WDs, commercial vehicles, and other heavy vehicles according to customer requirements.
• Assisting with the cleaning and detailing of mining vehicles, road trains, dump trucks and bulk vehicle fleets when required.
• Safely operating pressure washers, vacuum cleaners, steam cleaners, polishers and other professional vehicle detailing equipment.
• Correctly handling, storing and using cleaning chemicals, detailing products and equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace safety requirements.
• Maintaining detailing equipment, tools and work areas in a clean, safe and serviceable condition.
• Following workplace health and safety procedures and using appropriate personal protective equipment while carrying out detailing activities.
• Working efficiently with other team members to complete scheduled detailing jobs within required timeframes while maintaining quality standards.

Qualifications and Experience

The successful applicant should have:

• Previous practical experience in car detailing, vehicle detailing, automotive cleaning or a similar role.
• Experience in interior and exterior vehicle detailing.
• Practical knowledge of vehicle washing, vacuuming, steam cleaning, shampooing, waxing and polishing techniques.
• Experience using professional detailing equipment such as pressure washers, vacuum cleaners, steam cleaners and polishing machines.
• Knowledge of appropriate cleaning chemicals and detailing products for different vehicle surfaces.
• Experience with cut and polish, paint correction, stain removal or other advanced detailing techniques will be highly regarded.
• Experience detailing 4WDs, commercial vehicles, mining vehicles or other heavy vehicles will be highly regarded.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work and work effectively in outdoor and workshop environments.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good time-management skills and ability to complete detailing work within scheduled timeframes.