At a Glance
- Tasks: Valet and prepare vehicles to showroom standards while supporting the team.
- Company: Join the John Banks Group, a trusted name in automotive service for over 50 years.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, 22 days holiday, staff discounts, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with great career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a friendly team and make vehicles shine every day!
- Qualifications: Experience in valeting, full UK driving licence, and a team-oriented attitude.
The predicted salary is between 12 - 12 £ per hour.
Location: Ipswich
Job Type: Permanent – Full Time
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm (30 mins lunch)
Salary: National Minimum Wage
Join the John Banks Group – Driving Quality for Over 50 Years
Are you passionate about vehicles and take pride in keeping them looking their best? Do you want to be part of a friendly, supportive team with great benefits and long-term opportunities?
At John Banks Group, we’ve been delivering outstanding service to drivers across East Anglia for almost five decades. With established locations in Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich, Cambridge, and Colchester, we are now looking for a Vehicle Valeter / Service Washer & Support Driver to join our team at Ipswich.
About the Role:
As a key part of our operations team, you will ensure our vehicles are presented to the highest standards – from showroom-ready deliveries to customer handovers and service wash clean-ups.
Your duties will include:
- Washing and valeting sales and service vehicles to a high professional standard
- Using professional valeting equipment and approved motor industry chemicals
- Preparing new vehicles after Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI)
- Conducting full vehicle clean-downs after servicing
- Checking for damage or imperfections and reporting them appropriately
- Fitting in-car marketing materials for forecourt vehicles
- Safely moving and parking vehicles across our site
- Working with a time sheet system and maintaining accurate records
- Following all Health & Safety and vehicle movement protocols
What We’re Looking For:
- Previous vehicle valeting or service wash experience
- Familiarity with safe use of valeting products and chemicals
- Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Full UK driving licence (held for a minimum of 2 years – essential)
- Good spoken and written English for communication and task instructions
- Ability to follow paper and digital instructions via laptops, tablets, and smartphones
- A reliable, flexible, and team-oriented attitude
What You’ll Get in Return:
- Competitive pay (dependent on experience)
- 22 days’ holiday + bank holidays (rising to 26 with service)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Staff high street discount platform
- Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
- Life assurance
- Colleague discount on products and services
- Full PPE and uniform provided
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- A welcoming, inclusive, and supportive team environment
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Proof of eligibility will be required prior to employment and full clean drivers licence.
Ready to Apply?
If this sounds like the right role for you, please send your CV and a brief cover letter explaining why you’re a great fit to: [email protected]
We look forward to hearing from you! If you do not hear from us within 14 days, please take this as confirmation that your application has not been successful on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in JBG.
Vehicle Preparation Valeter and driver in Ipswich employer: John Banks Group
At John Banks Group, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a competitive salary package alongside ongoing manufacturer training and career development opportunities. Our supportive and professional team environment, coupled with modern workshop facilities, ensures that our Apprentice Technicians can thrive and grow in their careers while enjoying employee discounts and a company pension scheme.
