Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) Apprentice - Luton, Bedfordshire
As a Vehicle Damage Assessor, you will be inspecting and assessing accident-damaged vehicles. You will learn skills to appraise and compile accurate estimates. Researching repair methods to work out the correct and safe repair required for each individual vehicle and be using specialist software to produce work instructions and costings.
Role
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
- 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
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Vehicle damage assessor (level 4)
- Training Provider
- AUTO-ASSESS LIMITED
- Working Week
- Monday - Friday 8.00am - 5.00pm.
- Expected Duration
- 36 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Monday, 17th June 2024
- Start Date
- Wednesday, 19th June 2024
Desired 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
Qualifications
- English GCSE or equivalent GCSE or equivalent, grade Grade 4/C or above (Essential)
- Maths GCSE or equivalent GCSE or equivalent, grade Grade 4/C or above (Essential)
About the Employer
COUGAR ACCIDENT REPAIR CENTRE LTD
Established in 1995, Cougar Accident Repair Centre has been a key member of the Luton business community for nearly three decades. We have earned a great reputation in the local area for the high quality of repair work and first class customer service we provide, and our expert team are regular industry award winners. We work alongside the UK’s leading manufacturers, insurers, fleet companies, as well as private vehicle owners carrying out repairs on all makes and models of cars and light commercial vehicles, and our much-valued accreditations and manufacturer approvals guarantee only the highest standards of repair.
- Company
- COUGAR ACCIDENT REPAIR CENTRE LTD
- Location
- COUGAR ACCIDENT REPAIR CENTRE, EATON GREEN ROAD, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, England
- Employment Type
- Higher Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £13,312.00
- Posted
- Company
- COUGAR ACCIDENT REPAIR CENTRE LTD
- Location
- COUGAR ACCIDENT REPAIR CENTRE, EATON GREEN ROAD, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE, England
- Employment Type
- Higher Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £13,312.00
- Posted