Audi St. John’s is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Automotive Detailer to join our high-performing team within a luxury dealership environment. This role plays a key part in delivering a polished and professional final product, ensuring every vehicle meets our dealership’s exacting standards for cleanliness, presentation, and customer satisfaction.
The ideal candidate takes pride in their work, has a strong eye for detail, and thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. A proactive approach, strong time management skills, and a commitment to quality are essential to success in this role.
If you’re ready to contribute to a dealership known for quality, teamwork, and service excellence, we’d love to hear from you.
Drive your career forward—apply today and become part of the Audi St. John’s team.
You May Be a Great Fit If You:
- Have 1–2 years of automotive detailing experience (or similar hands-on experience)
- Take pride in delivering a clean, polished, and high-quality finished product
- Have a strong attention to detail and notice the small things others might miss
- Enjoy working in a fast-paced, physically active environment
- Are reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team
- Are comfortable operating detailing equipment such as pressure washers
- Hold a valid driver’s license and can operate both manual and automatic vehicles
If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply and join our team at Audi St. John’s!
Position: Permanent, Full-Time
Location: Audi St. John’s
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wage: $18.00 per hour
What You’ll Be Doing
- Preparing vehicles for display and customer delivery
- Performing interior and exterior detailing (washing, waxing, polishing, vacuuming, shampooing, deodorizing)
- Experience with buffing, ceramic coating application, or Sharkskin application, is considered an asset.
- Inspecting vehicles for minor cosmetic damage and reporting concerns
- Completing minor touch-ups such as removing stains, scuffs, and light scratches
- Safely operating cleaning equipment, tools, and detailing products
- Moving vehicles between wash bays, service areas, and the lot
- Maintaining cleanliness of showroom and display vehicles
- Working with Sales and Service teams to support vehicle deliveries
- Keeping your work area clean, organized, and safe
- Supporting team objectives through additional duties as required
What We’re Looking For
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract
- Ability to operate manual and automatic transmission vehicles
- Clear criminal record check
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- 1–2 years of detailing or automotive experience preferred
- Experience in the automotive industry considered an asset
- Ability to use detailing tools and equipment safely and effectively
- Strong attention to detail and time management skills
- CSA-approved, steel-toe safety boots required; waterproof is ideal
The Skills That Will Help You Succeed
- Strong work ethic and reliability
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good organizational and time management skills
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
What You’ll Experience in the Role
Physical Requirements
- Standing and walking for extended periods
- Lifting up to 50 lbs regularly
- Bending, stretching, reaching, and manual dexterity
- Moving vehicles and working throughout the dealership and lot
Working Environment
- Noise and vibration
- Dust and vehicle exhaust fumes
- Wet or slippery surfaces
- Exposure to hazardous and non-hazardous materials
- Working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat and cold
Benefits:
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Store discount
- Vision care
About the Company:
Matthews Motors: Audi St. John’s is a division of Matthews Motors, owners of Volkswagen St. John’s, Audi St. John’s and Bodyworks St. John’s. Enjoy referrals between companies and access to one another’s used vehicle lineup (excluding CPO vehicles).
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Store discount
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Are you able to reliably operate a manual transmission?
Experience:
- Automotive Detailing: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
