Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) Apprentice - Loughborough, Leicestershire – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

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.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Annual leave entitlement - 30 days inclusive of bank holidays

Training course

Vehicle damage assessor (level 4)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

2 years

Positions available

1

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 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

Where you'll work

UNIT 9A-9B
MESSENGER CLOSE
LOUGHBOROUGH
LE11 5SR

Training

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

College or training organisation

AUTO-ASSESS LIMITED

Your 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

Your training plan

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

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English GCSE or equivalent (grade Grade 4/C or above)
Maths GCSE or equivalent (grade Grade 4/C or above)

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
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

About this company

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!

https://fixauto.com/uk/en/shop/fixauto-loughborough/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

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

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

AUTO-ASSESS LIMITED

Sim Yoxen

sim@auto-assessltd.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000318898.

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Closes on Sunday 17 August 2025

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Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) Apprentice - Loughborough, Leicestershire

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