Vehicle Groomer/Cleaner
Vehicle groomers and cleaners wash, vacuum, clean and polish the outside and inside of vehicles.
Tasks & duties
Vehicle groomers/cleaners may do some or all of the following:
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vacuum the inside of the vehicle
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shampoo the seats, carpet and roof lining
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clean the door jambs and rubber seals
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clean the plastic work inside the vehicle
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remove insects and tar from the vehicle's body work
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clean the vehicle's tyres, wheels, wheel-arches and mudflaps
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steam-clean the engine, boot, door sills and outside of the vehicle
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remove small scratches from the vehicle
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wash, rinse and dry the outside of the vehicle
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clean the bumper trim, side mouldings and grill
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clean and polish the windows
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hand polish the outside of the vehicle
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buff the vehicle using a rotary buff
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straighten any dents in the number plates
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fit boot spoilers, side skirts and mudflaps to vehicles
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blacken the tyres
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do a final, detailed clean and check
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drive the vehicle to and from workshops, clients' workplaces or clients' homes
Skills & knowledge
Vehicle groomers/cleaners need to have:
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good knowledge of vehicles
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knowledge of cleaning equipment and substances and how to use them safely
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knowledge of paint technology
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knowledge of different skills and techniques required for different paints
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customer service skills
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cleaning skills
Business management skills may also be useful for vehicle groomers/cleaners who run their own business.
Entry requirements
To become a vehicle groomer/cleaner you need to have a full driver's licence.
Training on the job
Skills are gained on the job, and vehicle groomers/cleaners can complete a National Certificate in Vehicle Grooming. For further information contact the New Zealand Motor Industry Training Organisation (MITO).
Useful experience
Experience as a cleaner or working with cars, particularly in paint or panel work, may be useful for vehicle groomers/cleaners.
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