Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) Apprentice - Loughborough, Leicestershire

As an apprentice Vehicle Damage Assessor, your role will be varied and interesting - no two days will be the same! Typically duties will include: 

Inspecting and assessing accident-damaged vehicles Researching repair methods to work out the correct and safe repair required for each individual vehicle Using specialist software to produce work instructions and costings Liaise with technical colleagues, customers and insurance companies to negotiate the repair

Training:
Our training partner will deliver a high-quality programme here in our state-of-the-art body shop alongside a highly skilled mentor  - both will support you in becoming a skilled and qualified vehicle damage assessor Once the apprenticeship is complete, you will achieve a Level 4 Apprenticeship qualification in Vehicle Damage Assessor Functional skills if required

Training Outcome:
Following completion of your apprenticeship you can expect permanent employment as well as opportunities to progress into roles such as Workshop Controller or Bodyshop Manager The opportunities are endless, having a highly regarded set of skills, Apprentices can go on to develop their careers within the automotive sector following their own interests and ambitions

Employer Description:
Fix Auto Loughborough is one of the foundations for which the Fix Auto UK network we celebrate today is built upon. The Leicestershire repair centre is owned and managed by local businessman Paul Smith who is still at the forefront of what it achieves today. Situated in on the north side of Loughborough, the multi-award-winning repair centre is easily accessible via the main Derby Road. Like all Fix Auto UK vehicle repairers the business holds the prestigious BS10125 accreditation which provides the ultimate confidence that all repairs are carried out to the highest British Standards and as such ensures all car accident repairs, dent removals, dent repairs, bumper repairs, wheel alignment and wheel tracking are repaired or rectified to the highest standards. Significantly, Fix Auto Loughborough hold official vehicle repair accreditations – or approvals – for the V.A.G. Group of premium car brands that includes VW (including commercial vehicles), Audi, Skoda, SEAT and Cupra. In 2024 it also received the official accreditation from Stellantis encompassing Alfa Romeo, DS, Lancia, Jeep, Abarth, Citroën, Fiat, Peugeot and Vauxhall models. The repairer also holds the official status from Kia and Mitsubishi. The team at the car body shop specialises in all car accident repairs, paintless dent removals and paintless dent repairs and effortlessly correct those annoying car scratches and door dinks caused in supermarket car parks!

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness