Apprentice Vehicle Damage Assessor
SOLUS (LONDON) LIMITED
Bishop's Stortford, CM23 2TH
Closes in 8 days (Sunday 4 August)
Posted on 13 May 2024
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Summary
Our Solus Aviva Vehicle Damage Assessors are able to methodically and accurately inspect and assess all elements of a motor vehicle that has sustained damage and requires repair. Identify which parts of the vehicle should be repaired or replaced, assessing and costing repair of a vehicle producing accurate & detailed repair specifications.
- Annual wage
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£13,312 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.
- Training course
- Vehicle damage assessor (level 4)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday 40 hours per week with paid breaks, 8am - 4pm.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 5 August
- Duration
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3 Years
- Positions available
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1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
Our training is conducted in partnership with Nottingham College. Training will take place over three years and result in a Level 4 Vehicle Damage Assessor Standard Qualification.
Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the End-Point Assessment.
- Top quality training methods, materials and resources
- Technical specialists with industry expertise
- Support from a world-leading vehicle repair technology centre
- Excellent pastoral care
Where you’ll work
1 Birchanger Industrial Estate
Bishop's Stortford
CM23 2TH
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE
Your training course
Vehicle damage assessor (level 4)
Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)
Course contents
Your training plan
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Initiative
- Patience
Other requirements
To become a Solus Aviva Vehicle Damage Assessor all we ask is that you have a passion for what we do. Our programme is designed to give you support in your career journey where you are recognised for your achievements at every step of the way. Winner of the 2022 Best Apprenticeship Scheme Award.
About this company
Solus is one of the largest body repair groups in the country, employing over 1000 expert people across 27 UK locations and have repaired over 700,000 vehicles in the last 15 years and is wholly owned by Aviva -Up to £5,250.00 per annum in additional bonus -Our excellent benefits and rewards packages -Employer matched pension contributions up to 7.5% (service dependent) -Discounts on Aviva products and services -Savings and benefits schemes -Discounts and schemes for electric vehicle purchase for all employees -Holding several main manufacturer approvals – Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes Benz, BMW, Mini, and Volkswagen -Well known for prestigious award winning in the industry, customer service, apprenticeships, and IT systems fields -Links with Thatcham to get the best products and training here in the UK -We have a variety of locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. -We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job.
https://www.solusarc.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
You will become a qualified Vehicle Damage Assessor which could progress to Motor Engineer.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SOLUS (LONDON) LIMITED
Samantha Ranger
samantha.ranger@solusarc.co.uk
07385026960
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000250646.
Apply now
Closes in 8 days (Sunday 4 August)
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