Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) Apprentice (Level 4) - BBS Fleet Logistics - Bedfordshire

BBS Fleet Logistics

BEDFORD (MK44 1RU)

Closes on Sunday 28 September 2025

Posted on 19 August 2025

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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 - 28 Days Inclusive of Bank Holidays

Training course
Vehicle damage assessor (level 4)
Hours
Between 7am and 6pm over 5/6 days - actual hours to be agreed.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 13 October 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

41 RUSHDEN ROAD
MILTON ERNEST
BEDFORD
MK44 1RU

Training

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

Training provider

AUTO-ASSESS LIMITED

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

Vehicle Damage Assessor Level 4 (Higher national certificate) Apprenticeship Standard:

  • 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 in:

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

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted 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
  • Positive Attitude

Other requirements

A positive attitude with a genuine passion for all things automotive.

About this employer

We are an unusual beast in the industry, employing 40 persons directly and the same again as contractors. We work across traditional crash repairs PLUS fleet refurbishment for 25 blue chip companies. BBS Fleet Logistics is a leading provider of fleet vehicle reallocation, storage and refurbishment services. When business requirements change, so do those of the vehicle fleet. BBS has spent years helping countless businesses control vehicle costs and ensure the safety of drivers by assisting with the re-homing, refurbishment and new user acceptance of fleet vehicles, from cars to light commercial. Far from a faceless fleet logistics service provider, the in-house BBS team benefits from over two decades of experience and an unrelenting desire to provide the most personable, approachable service for our customers. As part of the IFC Fleet Group, BBS benefits from a UK-based team of highly experienced fleet specialists. For over 25 years, we’ve built invaluable relations and trusted partnerships with a wide variety of fleet and leasing companies. Our experience, personable approach and focus on utilising and developing the latest technology will be applied to your fleet, saving you time and removing the stress associated with vehicle management and reallocation

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Company benefits

Excellent working conditions within a real team environment.

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

Jo Jones

Joanne@auto-assessltd.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000337922.

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Closes on Sunday 28 September 2025

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