Automotive Senior Detailer

Xcite Automotive•Jacksonville, FL

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Xcite Automotive is seeking an Automotive Senior Detailer to work with partner dealers in Jacksonville, Florida. The Senior Detailer performs high-quality interior and exterior vehicle detailing, supports and mentors junior detailers, and ensures vehicles meet company and client quality standards. The position requires attention to detail, efficiency, and comfort working in a fast-paced, physically active environment. The role includes advanced detailing and paint correction, final quality inspections, and safely moving and staging vehicles. The Senior Detailer also maintains proper use of chemicals, tools, and equipment, helps meet daily production goals and turnaround times, follows safety and operational procedures, and communicates workflow issues to management. Xcite Automotive is an automotive service and software-based company that helps dealers prepare vehicles for retail. Founded in 2007, the company provides on-site vehicle marketing and reconditioning solutions to more than 1,300 dealers nationwide and has over 1,000 employees.

Requirements

At least 2 years of professional automotive detailing experience.
Strong experience with buffing, polishing, and paint correction.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, production-driven environment.
Comfort with physical labor, including standing, bending, lifting, and moving vehicles.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Ability to operate manual and automatic vehicles.
High attention to detail and consistent quality.
Reliable transportation and a strong work ethic.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a lead or senior detailing role.
Experience in dealership or high-volume shop environments.
Knowledge of ceramic coatings or advanced protection systems.
Familiarity with inventory tracking or workflow coordination.
Experience training or mentoring new hires.
Experience with dealership detailing, including new or used car preparation, pre-delivery inspection, or reconditioning.
Body shop or collision center experience.
High-end or luxury vehicle detailing experience.
Mobile detailing or ownership of an independent detailing business.
Experience with Snappy Shine, Ceramic Pro, or similar product lines.
Experience in production-based or commission-driven detailing environments.

Responsibilities

Perform advanced interior and exterior detailing, including washing, clay bar treatment, buffing, polishing, waxing, shampooing, and stain removal.
Perform paint correction, including compounding, polishing, and swirl removal.
Conduct final quality control inspections to ensure vehicles meet client standards.
Safely move and stage vehicles across dealership or lot environments.
Train and support junior detailers on processes, efficiency, and quality expectations.
Use chemicals, tools, and equipment properly.
Meet daily production goals and turnaround times.
Follow company safety protocols and operational procedures.
Communicate with management about workflow, delays, or other issues.