Vehicle Damage Assessor Apprentice Level 4

L & I EATON ARC LIMITED

Birmingham, Carlisle, Gateshead, Lincoln, Liverpool, Manchester, Nottingham, Sheffield

Closes on Monday 5 January 2026

Posted on 1 December 2025

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Summary

L & I Eaton are currently recruiting for Bodyshop Apprentices across their English sites. This is an excellent opportunity to earn while you learn within the Automotive Industry.

Wage

£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Vehicle damage assessor (level 4)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 07:00 - 16:00 or 08:00 - 17:00.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 9 February 2026

Duration

3 years

Positions available

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Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

As a Vehicle Damage Assessor (Level 4), you will:

  • Play a key role in accurately evaluating accident-damaged vehicles and determining the most efficient and cost-effective repair methods.
  • Your responsibilities include carrying out detailed inspections, assessing structural and cosmetic damage, and producing precise repair estimates using industry-standard systems.
  • You’ll liaise with customers, insurers, and repair teams to ensure transparency and compliance with manufacturer and insurance guidelines.
  • Working in a dynamic workshop and office environment, you’ll use advanced diagnostic tools and estimating software to deliver high-quality assessments.
  • Strong attention to detail, technical knowledge, and excellent communication skills are essential to maintain customer confidence and support the repair process.
  • Customer satisfaction, accuracy, and collaboration are central to this role.

Where you'll work

You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

  • Unit 66, Gravelly Industrial Park, Birmingham, B24 8TQ
  • Unit C, Earls Way, Kingmoor Park Central, Carlisle, CA6 4SE
  • 19E White Rose Way, Gateshead, NE10 8YX
  • 14-15 Crofton Drive, Lincoln, LN3 4NR
  • Kingsley Road, Lincoln, LN6 3TA
  • Units 11 -13, Graylaw Trading Estate, Aintree, Liverpool, L9 7AU
  • Alder Street Garage, Alder Street, Atherton, Manchester, M46 9EY
  • Shelley Close, Lowmoor Business Park, Kirkby-In-Ashfield, Nottingham, NG17 7ET
  • Unit 3, Holbrook Commerce Park, Holbrook Close, Holbrook Industrial Estate, Holbrook, Sheffield, S20 3FJ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE COLLEGE

Training course

Vehicle damage assessor (level 4)

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What you'll learn

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

Training schedule

Training Provider: Blackpool & The Fylde College

  • Block release: College attendance at Blackpool & The Fylde College approximately 1 week every 6 weeks.
  • Accommodation provided at Fleetwood Nautical Campus.

More training information

Please indicate on your application which Accident Repair Centre you are applying to by highlighting both the postcode and the city.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Physical fitness

About this employer

Our Group consists of 15 Accident Repair Centre’s covering Scotland, Cumbria, North West England and East and West Midlands regions.

All L&I Eaton Accident Repair Centres are strategically located throughout the country, offering coverage across all the major cities in the UK, and repairing over 20,000 vehicles annually. 

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Company benefits

Incentives with L & I Eaton: Free uniform and PPE. 29 days paid holiday including bank holidays. Life insurance.

After this apprenticeship

Future Prospects: A full-time position will be available on successful completion of the apprenticeship with future career development.

Training Provided: Apprentices will work towards completing their Level 3 Apprenticeship (Level 4 for Vehicle Damage Assessor).

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000003216.

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Closes on Monday 5 January 2026

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