About Summit Details
Summit Details is one of West Sussex’s leading vehicle detailing and paint protection specialists. We work with private vehicle owners, prestige dealerships and automotive enthusiasts, delivering premium detailing, ceramic coating and paint protection services.
Due to continued growth, we’re looking for an enthusiastic Vehicle Detailer & Paint Protection Technician to join our team.
This is an excellent opportunity for somebody who already has detailing experience and wants to develop specialist skills in paint correction, ceramic coatings and Paint Protection Film (PPF).
The Role
No two days are the same.
You’ll split your time between:
- Our detailing studio in Chichester
- Supporting dealership partners across West Sussex
- Mobile detailing and valeting at customers’ homes and workplaces
You’ll be trusted to represent Summit Details professionally, deliver exceptional workmanship, and provide a fantastic customer experience.
Responsibilities
- Safe wash and decontamination processes
- Interior and exterior valeting
- Machine polishing and paint correction
- Ceramic coating preparation and application
- New vehicle preparation
- Mobile detailing services
- Supporting dealership accounts
- Maintaining workshop standards and equipment
- Customer handovers and communication
- Assisting with Paint Protection Film installations and preparation
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience in vehicle valeting or detailing
- Experience using machine polishers
- Experience applying ceramic coatings
- Excellent attention to detail
- Full UK driving licence
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Reliable, professional and well presented
- Able to work independently and manage your time effectively
Desirable Skills
- Paint correction experience
- PPF experience
- Dealership experience
- Experience working with prestige or performance vehicles
Training & Development
We’re committed to helping the right person develop their career.
Training opportunities include:
- Advanced machine polishing
- Paint correction techniques
- Ceramic coating accreditation
- Paint Protection Film installation
- Pattern cutting and PPF software training
- Ongoing industry development
For someone with ambition, this role offers a genuine pathway into becoming a specialist paint protection technician.
Overtime Opportunities
We’re looking for somebody who wants to grow with the business.
Additional hours and overtime opportunities are regularly available, particularly during busy periods, dealership projects and specialist detailing work.
The Person We’re Looking For
You don’t need to know everything.
What matters most is:
- Pride in your work
- A positive attitude
- Strong communication skills
- A willingness to learn
- The confidence to speak with customers professionally
- The desire to build a long-term career in the automotive industry
- Age 25+ due to motor insurance purposes
If you’re the sort of person who notices the details others miss and genuinely cares about delivering exceptional work, we’d love to hear from you.
Note: £27,000 is the starting salary, opportunities exist to increase your earning potential through overtime, development and progression.
Pay: £27,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Chichester, West Sussex: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- car detailing or valeting: 1 year (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
