Profession vehicle cleaner

Vehicle cleaners clean and polish surfaces of external parts and interiors of vehicles.

Personality Type

• Realistic / Conventional

Knowledge

• Car controls

  The functioning of specific car equipment such as how to operate and handle the clutch, throttle, lighting, instrumentation, transmission and the brakes.

• Car cleaning procedures

  The procedure and appropriate equipment necessary for proper wash and polish of different types of cars.

• Types of vehicles

  Field of information which distinguishes rental agency classification systems, containing types and classes of vehicles and their functioning and components.

Skills

• Treat vehicle fabrics

  Recondition fabrics for vehicles, add preservation agents and apply revitalisers on various surfaces in vinyl or leather.

• Clean vehicle exterior

  Wash, clean, polish and wax vehicle's exterior glass and chrome parts.

• Clean vehicle interiors

  Remove dirt, rubbish or impurities of the interior of vehicles, including consoles and dashboards; vacuum car seats and carpets; clean hinges and door trims.

• Ensure vehicle preparation for pick-up

  Ensure that vehicle is fully operational and ready to use; prepare vehicle for customer pick-up.

• Follow control of substances hazardous to health procedures

  Adhere to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) procedures for activities that involve hazardous substances, such as bacteria, allergens, waste oil, paint or brake fluids that result in illness or injury.

• Clean equipment

  Perform cleaning routines after equipment use.

• Maintain work area cleanliness

  Keep the working area and equipment clean and orderly.

• Handle chemical cleaning agents

  Ensure proper handling, storage and disposal of cleaning chemicals in accordance with regulations.

• Clean vehicle engine

  Remove grease and dirt from the engine and other mechanical vehicle parts.

• Manage stocked company material

  Maintain company material and stocked product inventory by keeping track of stock profiles and locations.

• Wash vehicles

  Wash and dry vehicle and ensure that paint is kept intact by waxing and polishing vehicle using the appropriate tools.

• Follow given instructions

  Follow instructions to achieve goals and meet deadlines.

Optional knowledge and skills

Source: Sisyphus ODB