Vehicle washers clean the interior and exterior of customers' motor vehicles.
They clean the interior with automatic cleaning equipment, such as vacuum cleaners and wash the exterior with water and automotive cleaning products. The vehicle is then dried and polished, waxed and other protection products applied.
Satisfying Aspects
- working mostly outdoors
- working with people
- receiving good tips when good service is provided
Demanding aspects
- dealing with rude and over-demanding people
- boredom during slack periods
- not very high remuneration
Requirements
A vehicle washer should:
- be physically fit;
- be interested in motor vehicles and getting them to look their best;
- be honest (people often forget to remove valuable possessions from their cars
when taking them for cleaning).
School Subjects
No specific requirements
Compulsory Subjects: None
Recommended Subjects: None
Training
IN-SERVICE TRAINING:
The worker is trained to effectively perform the duties.
Employer
- Petrol stations
- Vehicle service centres
- Independent vehicle cleaning units
- Large corporations
- Self-employment, can work independently and with enough capital, start own car washing business
Contact
Any of the above-mentioned potential employers