Valetor

Mercedes-Benz Cork, a principal dealer for Mercedes-Benz in Ireland and Cork's exclusive Mercedes-Benz dealership, currently wish to recruit a full-time Valetor to join our team in our modern-indoor valeting department at our three-story dealership facility located in Eastgate Business Park, Little Island, Co. Cork.
We are a sister company of MDL (Motor Distributors Limited) which are the importers for Mercedes-Benz in Ireland. Our dealership, located in East Gate Business Park, Little Island, County Cork, operates a Sales, Service, Repair and Parts facility dedicated to Mercedes-Benz.

At Mercedes-Benz Cork, we take pride in our commitment to our employees, focusing on providing a positive working environment, while also offering excellent training and development opportunities. We provide a long-standing career rather than just a job, with continuous development initiatives, opportunities for progression, and competitive remuneration packages, all contributing to the loyalty of our team.

Key duties & Responsibilities;

• Vehicle - Cleaning/Cleansing/Decontamination.
• Vehicle hand washing using twin grit guard bucket system to prevent any stones and sharp-edged particles being carried onto the car via wash mitt.
• Removal of tar, road grime, honey dew and bug splatter deposits and other petroleum-based substances by applying body solvent to dissolve particles.
• Vehicle hand drying using deep-pile microfibre towels.
• Tyres and Exterior plastics and door trims dressing.
• Paint Correction to remove light paint imperfections, such as minor swirl marks to increase the gloss factor.
• Shampooing carpets if necessary and dried using a wet suction vacuum cleaner. All leather surfaces are cleansed and protected. Air vents, button surrounds and fascia are cleaned using specialised brushes.
• Vacuuming carpets, Windows are cleaned on the inside.
• Interior trim and surfaces are all cleaned using aerospace-grade products.
• Application of Mercedes-Benz approved interior and exterior protection products.
• Assist in the responsibility for the condition of all new and used cars being delivered to our customers, inspecting vehicles with sales and service personal prior to customer handover.
• Ensure that the condition of our used car display area is up to an auditable standard by a third party.
• Keep work areas clean and tidy, organised and safe from hazards in accordance with health and safety guidelines.

The successful candidate will ideally:

• Have previous valeting experience.
• Hold a full, clean and current driving licence.
• Be trustworthy, reliable and conscientious.
• Have the ability to work under time pressure and meet agreed deadlines.
• Exhibit good communication skills.
• Work well as part of a busy team.
• Be flexible in their approach to work.

If you meet the above criteria and are interested in being considered for this position, please submit a cover letter outlining your availability and salary expectation, together with a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae.