Vehicle detailer (NHS Fleet Solutions)

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The Vehicle Detailer will report directly to the Assistant Fleet Team Manager and is responsible for ensuring that all vehicles leaving for reallocation are presented to the highest of standards.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be required to:

o Valet / detail vehicles to the highest possible standards

Carry out machine polishing to remove surface scratches from vehicles

Be willing to train to learn additional SMART repairing techniques e.g. paintless dent removal, if the opportunity arises.

o Use cleaning, protective, and restorative agents to enhance the appearance of vehicles

o Carry out internal and external inspections of vehicles to identify deterioration and damage

o Ensure health and safety procedures and all company polices are adhered to

o Deliver and collect vehicles to and from local customers

o Conduct full damage checks on vehicles

o Maintain the workspace i.e. sweeping the floor after every detail, clean tools and equipment

o Manage inventory and reorder supplies

o Complete all relevant paperwork

o Handle routine queries from drivers

About us

The Fleet Department is responsible for the generation of non-core income for re-investment into patient care. The two main areas of success are NHS Fleet Solutions and NHS Home Electronics. Both businesses operate in the competitive salary sacrifice marketplace. An office-based team consisting of 50 members of staff have responsibility for the delivery of the service.

Date posted

09 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

319-6283537JN

Job locations

The Northumbria Manufacturing and Innovation Hub

Avenue Road

Seaton Delaval

NE25 0QJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Valet / detail vehicles to the highest possible standards

Carry out machine polishing to remove surface scratches from vehicles

Be willing to train to learn additional SMART repairing techniques e.g. paintless dent removal, if the opportunity arises.

Use cleaning, protective, and restorative agents to enhance the appearance of vehicles

Carry out internal and external inspections of vehicles to identify deterioration and damage

Ensure health and safety procedures and all company polices are adhered to

Deliver and collect vehicles to and from local customers

Conduct full damage checks on vehicles

Maintain the workspace i.e. sweeping the floor after every detail, clean tools and equipment

Manage inventory and reorder supplies

Complete all relevant paperwork

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Valet / detail vehicles to the highest possible standards

Carry out machine polishing to remove surface scratches from vehicles

Be willing to train to learn additional SMART repairing techniques e.g. paintless dent removal, if the opportunity arises.

Use cleaning, protective, and restorative agents to enhance the appearance of vehicles

Carry out internal and external inspections of vehicles to identify deterioration and damage

Ensure health and safety procedures and all company polices are adhered to

Deliver and collect vehicles to and from local customers

Conduct full damage checks on vehicles

Maintain the workspace i.e. sweeping the floor after every detail, clean tools and equipment

Manage inventory and reorder supplies

Complete all relevant paperwork

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of cleaning vehicles to a high standard
  • Experience of machine polishing

Desirable

  • A good understanding of vehicles and the rental industry
  • Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative

Other

Essential

  • Valid Driving Licence UK
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of cleaning vehicles to a high standard
  • Experience of machine polishing

Desirable

  • A good understanding of vehicles and the rental industry
  • Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative

Other

Essential

  • Valid Driving Licence UK

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Northumbria Manufacturing and Innovation Hub

Avenue Road

Seaton Delaval

NE25 0QJ


Employer's website

https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Northumbria Manufacturing and Innovation Hub

Avenue Road

Seaton Delaval

NE25 0QJ


Employer's website

https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Commercial Team Manager

Phil Cooper

phil.cooper@nhct.nhs.uk

03448118228

Date posted

09 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

319-6283537JN

Job locations

The Northumbria Manufacturing and Innovation Hub

Avenue Road

Seaton Delaval

NE25 0QJ


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