Automotive Detailer

As an Automotive Detailer at Faulkner Automotive Group, your main responsibility is to ensure that every vehicle—from new to used and serviced—looks its absolute best before handing it to the customer. This involves washing, buffing, and waxing the exterior, as well as vacuuming and cleaning the interior, which includes upholstery and carpets. Additionally, you will clean engine compartments and perform general shop tasks such as fueling vehicles and maintaining the workspace.

To apply for the Automotive Detailer position at Faulkner Automotive Group, you must be at least 18 years old and hold a clean, valid driver's license. We also require a high school diploma or its equivalent, and 3-5 years of automotive detailing experience. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team are essential for success in this role.

Automotive Detailers at Faulkner Automotive Group enjoy a wide range of benefits, including top-tier health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), a 401k plan with company match, paid time off, holidays, employee discounts, and referral bonuses. The company also conducts annual reviews and provides merit increases, ensuring that your hard work is acknowledged and rewarded.

Faulkner Automotive Group is dedicated to the professional development of our employees, offering comprehensive training programs and ongoing growth opportunities. Automotive Detailers have access to a supportive environment where talent, energy, and ambition can thrive, making it easier for you to advance your career within our family-run dealership group.

At Faulkner Automotive Group, we strive to create a dynamic and positive work environment for our Automotive Detailers. You will work in a team-oriented setting that promotes collaboration, communication, and shared success. Our commitment to a drug-free workplace means you can feel secure and respected while contributing to our culture of excellence.

When answering this question, reflect on your previous detailing roles, mentioning specific techniques you’ve mastered, tools you prefer, and the types of vehicles you’ve worked on. Sharing success stories about exceeding customer expectations can also help to demonstrate your skills effectively.

Explain your approach to time management and prioritization. Consider giving examples of situations where you successfully completed detailing tasks quickly without compromising quality. Highlight your ability to remain detail-oriented and focused even when pressured.

Discuss the thorough processes you follow for vehicle preparation, emphasizing your attention to detail. Mention how you inspect vehicles to ensure they meet high standards before returning them to customers, along with your commitment to leaving a positive impression.

Indicate your proactive approach to professional development, such as attending workshops, following industry blogs, and engaging in forums or groups dedicated to automotive detailing. This shows your commitment to excellence and growth in the field.

Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to describe a specific challenge you faced in detailing and how you overcame it. Highlight your problem-solving skills and the positive results that followed your actions.

List the brands and types of cleaning products you regularly use and how each contributes to achieving high-quality results. Discuss your comfort level with various detailing tools and machinery to convey your expertise.

Discuss your openness to constructive criticism and how you view feedback as an opportunity to improve your skills. Provide an example where you implemented suggestions to enhance your detailing work.

Express your enthusiasm for the Faulkner Automotive Group and your alignment with their values of excellence and customer service. Mention specific aspects of the company culture or benefits that attract you to this opportunity.

Talk about your familiarity with health and safety standards, including the proper use of PPE and maintenance of safe workspaces. Emphasize your awareness of product labels and safety precautions when using tools and chemicals.

Share your views on communication and collaboration as key themes, citing examples from past experiences where working well with others led to improved efficiency and outcomes in detailing projects.