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Job requirements
Essential
3 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
A driving licence valid in the UK
- Experience
Demonstrable professional experience of cleaning vehicles to a high standard
- Experience
Demonstrable professional experience of machine polishing
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Good communication skills
Job overview
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 70 members of staff have responsibility for the delivery of the service.
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
- 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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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This advert is for Vehicle Detailer - NHS Fleet Solutions with Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £27,476 Per annum - Plus Bonus. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 26 Oct 2026.
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