Vehicle Graphics & Valeting Technician

Kelling Group Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelling Group Limited is seeking a dedicated installer to apply Chapter 8 graphics and livery to a fleet of commercial vehicles. You will measure, align and apply vinyl graphics, ensuring a precise finish while preparing vehicles for handover.

Training is provided, and compliance with safety procedures is essential. The role also covers vehicle preparation and valeting, with duties including cleaning, inspections, and maintaining presentation standards across the fleet.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong practical and manual skills.
• Ability to measure accurately and use templates.

Responsibilities

• Install Chapter 8 chevrons, reflective markings and safety decals to customer vehicles.
• Prepare surfaces and apply graphics to a high-quality finish.
• Carry out vehicle preparation, valeting and handover readiness.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Independent & team worker

Quality-driven

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

Vinyl applicator tools

Job description

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

• 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
• 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.