VEHICLE GRAPHICS & VALETING TECHNICIAN

Kelling Group; Altofts; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance X2.5 of salary

Cycle to work scheme

Medicash

Pension

Long Service awards

Internally FAST awards by nominations

Job summary

Kelling Group in Normanton Workshop is seeking a Vehicle Graphics & Valeting Technician to install Chapter 8 markings, chevrons and customer livery to a professional standard.

You will prepare surfaces, apply graphics, perform valeting and vehicle handover readiness, while following health and safety procedures. Full training provided and ability to travel between depots.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and precision in graphics work.
• Hands-on skills with vehicle prep, vinyl application and safety procedures.
• UK driving licence required and able to travel between depots.

Responsibilities

• Install Chapter 8 graphics, chevrons, and decals to a high standard.
• Prepare surfaces and apply vinyl with accuracy.
• Carry out vehicle valeting and prep before handover.
• Follow health and safety procedures and maintain clean workspace.
• Inspect installations for quality and compliance.

Skills

Excellent attention to detail

Practical and manual skills

Accurate measurements and templates

Independent and teamwork

Strong work ethic and quality

Time management and reliability

Quality focused

Full UK Driving Licence

Travel between depots

Tools

Cutting tools

Application tools

Job description

Vehicle Graphics & Valeting Technician

Reporting To

Workshop Manager

Location

Normanton Workshop

Role Purpose

To install Chapter 8 reflective vehicle markings, chevrons, safety decals and customer livery to a highly professional standard across a range of commercial vehicles. The role is responsible for ensuring vehicles meet company and customer specifications and are compliant with road safety visibility requirements. The role will also be required to support vehicle preparation and valeting activities to ensure vehicles attain the required standards prior to delivery. Full training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

Chapter 8 Graphics Installation (Primary Duty)

• Install Chapter 8 chevrons, reflective markings, conspicuity tape, customer livery and safety decals to customer vehicles.
• Measure, align and apply graphics accurately to ensure a high-quality finish.
• Prepare vehicle surfaces for vinyl and reflective material application.
• Remove existing graphics and adhesive residue when required.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure installations meet company and customer standards.
• Interpret vehicle graphics layouts, fitting instructions and customer specifications.
• Use specialist tools and materials safely and effectively.
• Identify and rectify installation defects where possible.
• Maintain stock levels of the respective vinyl kits for the different vehicles, as well as other reflective materials and any customer livery/ stickers, as required

Vehicle Preparation & Valeting

• Wash and prepare vehicles prior to graphics installation.
• Carry out final cleans following installation.
• Prepare vehicles for customer handover.
• Maintain high presentation standards across the fleet.
• Complete basic vehicle condition inspections before and after work.

Health & Safety

• Follow all workshop health and safety procedures.
• Use PPE where required.
• Maintain a clean and organised work area.
• Handle chemicals, cleaning products and fitting equipment safely.
• Report hazards, incidents and equipment defects promptly.

Person Specification

Essential

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good practical and manual skills.
• Ability to work accurately with measurements and templates.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Able to manage their time and be reliable
• Quality focused
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Ability to travel between depots

Desirable

• Experience fitting vehicle graphics, vinyl wraps or decals.
• Knowledge of Chapter 8 vehicle marking requirements.
• Vehicle valeting or preparation experience.
• Experience working on commercial vehicles.
• Use of cutting and application tools.

Benefits

• Life Assurance X2.5 of salary
• Cycle to work scheme
• Medicash
• Pension
• Long Service awards
• Internally FAST awards by nominations