Dawsongroup
Valet & Yard Person
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About This Role
Are you an experienced Facilities Site Operative, Vehicle Valeter or someone with practical experience looking for a hands-on role within a busy asset rental business? As a Valet & Yard Person at Dawsongroup, you will take ownership of the wash facility at our Avonmouth site, ensuring fleet assets are cleaned, prepared and presented to the required standard while supporting wider site activities when needed.
- Operate the jet wash booking system, ensuring vehicles are prepared in the agreed order and within required timescales.
- Complete external washing, cab valeting, internal cleaning and final presentation checks across fleet assets.
- Carry out basic visual condition checks and report any damage, defects or issues promptly.
- Complete daily pre-use checks and keep jet wash and valeting equipment clean, maintained and serviceable.
- Keep wash bays, the surrounding yard and working areas clean, organised and safe.
About You
You will take pride in your work, pay attention to detail and enjoy seeing a job completed to a high standard. Previous experience in vehicle washing, valeting, yard operations or a commercial vehicle environment would be useful, but we are also interested in people with practical skills, a positive attitude and the willingness to learn.
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- A practical, can-do approach with the ability to take ownership of your work.
- Able to prioritise tasks, follow a booking schedule and adapt when operational requirements change.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work positively with colleagues across the Business Unit.
- Comfortable working outdoors in a range of weather conditions and able to recognise and report unsafe conditions.
- Full, clean and valid UK driving licence, with basic computer literacy and willingness to use company systems.
You do not need to have worked in exactly the same role before. If you have practical ability, attention to detail and the attitude to do a great job, we want to hear from you.
About Us
Dawsongroup has been in business since 1935 and has operated in asset rental since 1974, supporting customers through a wide range of asset rental and related services. We invest in our people, our assets and our facilities, with a focus on safety, customer service and smarter ways of working.
- Internal progression pathways across the UK and internationally.
- Funded training and opportunities to develop your skills.
- 2x Life Assurance, long-term incentives and wellbeing and mental health support.
- Cycle to Work schemes and seasonal gifts.
- 24 days standard leave allowance + plus Birthday + plus Bank Holidays + up to 10 days extra (time served and purchase scheme).
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About Your Future
This role offers the chance to build your experience within a practical site environment where the work you do directly supports fleet availability and the wider operation. You will develop your knowledge of fleet preparation and facilities while working alongside experienced colleagues and taking increasing ownership of the wash facility.
- Develop your vehicle washing and valeting skills across different fleet assets.
- Build practical knowledge of fleet presentation, condition checks and safe site operations.
- Gain experience working with jet wash equipment, booking systems and site processes.
- Broaden your experience by supporting general Facilities activities during quieter periods.
- Develop your career through training, experience and internal progression opportunities.
Dawsongroup is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
Our people are our greatest asset, and we want to invest in yours. If you are ready for a practical role where your work makes a visible difference every day, apply today and take the next step with Dawsongroup.
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