Detailer - Kitchener

The 401 Group; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Employee pricing

On-site parking

Referral bonuses

Job summary

The 401 Group is hiring an Automotive Detailer at our Kitchener location. This hands-on role focuses on making every vehicle look showroom-ready, inside and out, and supporting a fast-paced service hub.

Requirements include prior detailing experience, a valid G driver's license with a clean record, and the ability to operate both automatic and manual transmissions. We offer a competitive hourly wage of $20 and on-site parking.

Qualifications

• Previous detailing experience.
• Valid G Driver's License with clean driving record.
• Ability to drive both automatic and manual transmission.
• Effective organization and multi-tasking with precise attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Clean vehicle exteriors by hand, brush or washing equipment.
• Polish, dry and clean windshields, windows, lights, mats and exterior body.
• Vacuum, shampoo, and clean vehicle interior.
• Maintain interiors and exteriors including carpets, dash, doors, wheels and engine compartments.
• Determine need for windshield fluid, gas, oil, and antifreeze.
• Perform basic maintenance checks under the hood and around the vehicle.
• Keep work area clean and organized with end-of-day cleanup.
• Support team and follow daily production schedule.

Skills

Detailing experience

G driver's license (clean record)

Manual transmission capable

Organized with attention to detail

Job description

Now Hiring: Automotive Detailer – Bring the Shine, Perfect the Finish, and Make Every Vehicle Look Showroom-Ready!

Turn Every Vehicle Into a Showroom Star!

We're looking for a passionate and detail-obsessed Automotive Detailer to join our dynamic team! In this hands-on role, you'll be responsible for making every vehicle look its absolute best—inside and out. If you love cars, take pride in your work, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is your chance to play a key role in creating unforgettable first impressions!

Location: 353 Manitou Dr, Kitchener ON

Hours: Monday – Friday | 8am-5pm

Compensation: $20.00 per hour

What You Will Be Doing:

• Clean vehicle exteriors by hand, brush or washing equipment
• Polish, dry and clean vehicle windshields, windows, lights, mats and exterior body
• Vacuum, shampoo, and clean vehicle interior
• Clean, protect, and preserve vehicle interiors (i.e., carpet and upholstery, dash and console, door panels, mirrors, glove compartment) and exteriors (i.e., wheels/tires/wheel wells, lower body panels, front grill/bumper), as well as cleaning engine compartments
• Determine need for and add as necessary windshield fluid, gas, oil, water and antifreeze
• Perform basic maintenance checks: antenna, under the hood, inside the vehicle, inside the trunk, and outside vehicle
• Maintain a clean and orderly workarea throughout the workday, ensuring a final clean up at the end of the day
• Power wash the floor, (to reduce the appearance of dirt) as required
• May be responsible for maintaining inventory of cleaning supplies
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor
• Work in accordance with daily production schedule
• Support all team members when required

What You Bring to the Table:

• Previous detailing experience
• Valid G Driver’s License and clean driving record
• Ability to drive both automatic and manual transmission
• Effective organization and multi-tasking skills with precise attention to detail

Why work for us?

• The 401 Group of Companies is privately owned and 100% Canadian
• 40+ State-of-the-art facilities and an 80,000 sq ft. centralized service "Hub"
• A high energy, fast paced and fun work environment with various initiatives and rewards
• Individual and team-oriented coaching, mentoring, and training
• Opportunities for career path planning, growth, and advancement from within
• Health & wellness benefit enrolment opportunities
• Employee referral bonus opportunities
• Employee pricing on parts, service and at the Blackshop Restaurant and Wine Bar
• A corporate swag e-site for employees exclusively
• Perkopolis employee perk program enrolment
• On-site Parking

The 401 Group of Companies, is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's fastest growing Elite Business Management Groups offering a full line of automotive, recreational vehicle, powersport and marine products and services. Our headquarters is located in the thriving city of Cambridge, Ontario. Our brands include but aren't limited to Kia, Mitsubishi, Volkswagen, Hyundai, Subaru, Honda, Nissan, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Yamaha, 401 Auto Financing, CampMart and Grand River Boats.

This posting reflects a current and active opening.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code.The 401 Group of Companies Recruiting Team is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact HR, 226-535-9077 or [e-mail]

We would like to thank all candidates in advance for their interest and only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.