Senior Auto Detailer: Lead Quality & Paint Correction

Xcite Automotive; Hardeeville (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcite Automotive is seeking an Automotive Senior Detailer for our partner dealers in Hardeeville, South Carolina. The Senior Detailer will perform high-quality interior and exterior detailing, mentor junior team members, and ensure vehicles meet quality standards.

This fast-paced, physically active role requires keen attention to detail, efficiency, and the ability to work with a production-driven team across dealership environments.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional automotive detailing experience.
• Strong experience with buffing, polishing, and paint correction.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, production-driven environment.
• Comfortable with physical labor (standing, bending, lifting, moving vehicles).
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Ability to operate manual and automatic vehicles.
• High attention to detail and consistency in quality.
• Reliable transportation and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced interior and exterior detailing (wash, clay bar, buffing, polishing, waxing, shampooing, stain removal).
• Execute paint correction techniques (compounding, polishing, swirl removal).
• Conduct final quality control inspections to ensure vehicles meet client standards.
• Safely move and stage vehicles across dealership or lot environments.
• Train and support junior detailers on processes, efficiency, and quality expectations.
• Maintain proper use of chemicals, tools, and equipment.
• Ensure daily production goals and turnaround times are met.
• Follow all company safety protocols and operational procedures.
• Communicate effectively with management regarding workflow, delays, or issues.

Skills

Detailing experience

Buffing & Paint Correction

Fast-paced production

Valid Driver’s License

Manual & Automatic vehicle operation

Attention to detail

Reliability & work ethic

Job description

Xcite Automotive is seeking an Automotive Senior Detailer for our partner dealers in Hardeeville, South Carolina. The Senior Detailer will perform high-quality interior and exterior detailing, mentor junior team members, and ensure vehicles meet quality standards.

This fast-paced, physically active role requires keen attention to detail, efficiency, and the ability to work with a production-driven team across dealership environments.