Apprentice Vehicle Damage Assessor

SOLUS (LONDON) LIMITED

Bishop's Stortford, CM23 2TH

Closes in 8 days (Sunday 4 August)

Posted on 13 May 2024


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
£13,312 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course
Vehicle damage assessor (level 4)
Hours
Monday to Friday 40 hours per week with paid breaks, 8am - 4pm.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 5 August

Duration

3 Years

Positions available

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
  • Recognise properties of different types of vehicle damage
  • Maintain records
  • Use manual and digital image technology
  • Locate vehicle unique identification details
  • Diagnose safety faults on vehicles
  • Read, adhere to and apply relevant legislation
  • Use repair methods
  • Make judgements on vehicle damage, taking into account safety and cost
  • Commercial decision making
  • Prepare costings based on parts and labour ratios
  • Oral communication, listening and negotiation skills
  • Use industry guidelines appropriately
  • Recognises importance of gaining approval before work commences
  • Use of estimating software, spreadsheets, on-line databases
  • Recognise properties of different types of vehicle damage
  • Maintain records
  • Use manual and digital image technology
  • Locate vehicle unique identification details
  • Diagnose safety faults on vehicles
  • Read, adhere to and apply relevant legislation
  • Use repair methods
  • Make judgements on vehicle damage, taking into account safety and cost
  • Commercial decision making
  • Prepare costings based on parts and labour ratios
  • Oral communication, listening and negotiation skills
  • Use industry guidelines appropriately
  • Use of estimating software, spreadsheets, on-line databases
  • Your training plan

    This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

    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

    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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