Fleet Wash Team Leader

Arnold Clark Group; Kilmarnock; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days’ annual leave

Flexible leave

Generous employee discounts

Private healthcare

Workplace pension

Job summary

Arnold Clark Group is seeking a Fleet Wash Team Leader to support branch managers, organise staff rotas, and oversee vehicle cleaning across multiple sites. You will ensure vehicles are clean, well-presented and appealing to customers, while driving efficiency and stock management.

This role suits someone who enjoys a physical, active environment, with meticulous attention to detail and strong teamwork. A UK driving licence and flexibility to cover hours are required.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and a friendly professional approach.
• High levels of organisation and attention to detail.
• Ability to lead a team and motivate staff to targets.
• Focus on delivering excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning stock vehicles to a high standard.
• Cleaning vehicles externally with a pressure washer.
• Following health and safety procedures with chemicals.
• Maintaining and securing equipment and reporting defects.

Skills

Great communication

Organisational skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Full UK driving licence

Flexibility

Job description

We offer:

• 33 days’ annual leave
• Flexible leave
• Generous employee discounts
• Private healthcare
• Workplace pension
• ...and much more

Hours

Full time: Monday - Thursday 8am - 5.30pm and Friday 8am - 4.30pm

About the role

As a Fleet Wash Team Leader, you'll be a key part of the everyday smooth running of our valet sites. From supporting the branch manager to organising the staff rota and ordering materials, you'll help to run the show. You will travel to various sites throughout the week and will be responsible for ensuring that our vehicles are clean, well-presented and appealing to the customer.

This position will be a perfect fit for someone who enjoys working in an active, physical role, has meticulous attention to detail and is a fantastic team player.

Day-to-day duties

• Cleaning stock vehicles to a high standard
• Cleaning vehicles externally with a high-powered pressure washer
• Complying with health and safety procedures while working with chemicals
• Making sure that all equipment and machinery is properly maintained and secure at all times, reporting any defects and complying with manufacturers' instructions and PPE recommendations
• Working to set timeframes and targets

Essential skills

• Great communication skills and a friendly professional approach
• High levels of organisation and attention to detail
• Ability to work well on your own initiative and as part of a team
• The ability to motivate staff to reach targets
• Understanding of the importance of excellent customer service
• A full UK driving licence
• Flexibility to cover extra hours when required

Our Culture

Arnold Clark is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, unique perspectives and multiple approaches are celebrated. We care about our employees and our communities, we nurture talent and encourage ambition, and we are passionate about people who take pride in their work. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do - diverse in our make-up, united in our goals.

To find out more about Life at Arnold Clark, visit our website.

Employment within the Arnold Clark Group is offered subject to satisfactory reference and disclosure check.