Blanchardstown, Dublin
Monday - Friday | 08:00 - 17:00
Permanent | Full-Time
Northgate Vehicle Hire has been supporting businesses across Ireland for over 20 years, providing market-leading commercial vehicle rental solutions from our nationwide network of branches.
We're looking for a reliable and hardworking Valetor / Driver to join our busy Dublin team. This is a varied role that combines vehicle preparation, valeting, customer deliveries, collections, and general fleet support, making it ideal for someone who enjoys being both on the road and hands-on around vehicles.
As a Valetor / Driver, you will play a key role in ensuring our fleet is prepared, presented, and delivered to the highest standards. You'll help maximise vehicle availability, maintain our professional image, and ensure customers receive vehicles that are clean, safe, and ready for the road.
No two days are the same. One day you could be preparing vehicles for rental, and the next you could be delivering a vehicle to a customer or collecting one back into the depot.
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Clean and valet vehicles to a high standard, both internally and externally
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Prepare vehicles for hire, ensuring they meet company presentation and cleanliness standards
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Carry out final quality checks before vehicles are handed over to customers
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Ensure vehicles are fuelled and ready for immediate use
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Deliver vehicles to customers across the region in a professional and courteous manner
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Collect vehicles from customer sites and return them safely to the depot
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Complete vehicle handovers and collections in line with company procedures
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Represent Northgate professionally while interacting with customers
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Plan routes efficiently to ensure timely deliveries and collections
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Complete basic vehicle checks including tyres, lights, fluid levels, and general condition
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Identify and report any damage, faults, or defects promptly
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Accurately record vehicle condition before and after customer use
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Assist with maintaining fleet records where required
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Work closely with the Rental Team to ensure vehicles are available when needed
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Safely move vehicles around the depot and workshop areas
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Support operational requirements during busy periods
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Help maintain a clean, organised, and professional working environment
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Follow all Health & Safety policies and procedures
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Use cleaning products and equipment safely and responsibly
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Ensure all vehicle movements are carried out safely and compliantly
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Keep work areas clean, safe, and free from hazards
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Full, clean Category B driving licence
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Confident driving a range of cars and light commercial vehicles
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Strong attention to detail
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Excellent customer service skills
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Good time management and organisational skills
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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Reliable, hardworking, and punctual
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A positive attitude and pride in delivering high standards
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Approximately 80% vehicle valeting and preparation duties
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Approximately 20% driving, vehicle deliveries, and collections
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Mix of indoor valeting bay/workshop duties and outdoor work
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Physically active role involving vehicle cleaning, movement, and customer interaction
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Stable, long-term career with a market-leading business
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Supportive team environment
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Opportunity to work with a diverse fleet of modern vehicles
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Employee discounts and benefits
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Pension scheme
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Life assurance
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Ongoing training and development opportunities
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Enhanced annual leave with service
If you enjoy working with vehicles, take pride in delivering excellent customer service, and want a role that combines hands-on vehicle preparation with time out on the road, we'd love to hear from you.
