Vehicle Valeter

Babcock International; Walsall; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national support organization in Walsall is looking for a Vehicle Valeter to ensure a clean and presentable fleet. The ideal candidate will have experience in valeting and detailing vehicles, supported by a full UK driving license. This full-time position offers generous benefits like paid volunteering leave and a matched pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to Digital GP services

Employee share scheme

Holiday Trading

‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering

Responsibilities

• Valeting the interior and exterior of vehicles to meet quality standards.
• Using jet wash equipment and cleaning tools.
• Moving and refuelling vehicles as required.
• Working as part of a close-knitted team of three valeters.
• Supporting the delivery of vehicles that meet contractual and operational expectations.

Skills

Experience working in a similar role

Experience in detailing and mopping paintwork

Ability to polish out scratches

Education

Full UK Manual Driving Licence

Job description

Job Title: Vehicle Valeter

Location: Walsall, West Midlands

Compensation: From £26,663.64 Depending on Experience + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF68473

Take Pride in Presentation and Play Your Part in National Support

At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Vehicle Valeter at our site in Walsall, near Birmingham, West Midlands.

The role

As a Vehicle Valeter, you’ll be part of a dedicated team ensuring our fleet meets the highest standards of cleanliness and presentation. This is a hands‑on role where your attention to detail and pride in your work will directly contribute to the delivery of high‑quality services that support critical national operations.

Day‑to‑day you’ll be:

• Valeting the interior and exterior of vehicles to meet quality standards.
• Using jet wash equipment and cleaning tools.
• Moving and refuelling vehicles as required.
• Working as part of a close‑knit team of three valeters.
• Supporting the delivery of vehicles that meet contractual and operational expectations.

Please note that this position involves manual work. This could include lifting, bending, using tools or standing for extended periods of time.

The role is based onsite at Walsall, and the set working times are 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Early finish every Friday.

Essential experience of the Vehicle Valeter:

• Experience working in a similar role.
• Experience in detailing and mopping paintwork.
• Ability to polish out scratches (training available if needed).

Qualifications for the Vehicle Valeter:

• Full UK Manual Driving Licence

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK.

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10‑days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day’s paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email [e-mail] with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Application Guidance

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Early applications are encouraged, as we may close the advert ahead of the closing date if we receive a high volume of strong applicants.

Closing date: 17/11/2025