Apprentice Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) - MG Accident Repair Centre, Wolverhampton
MG ACCIDENT REPAIR CENTRE
WOLVERHAMPTON (WV10 7DF)
Closes in 28 days (Thursday 25 June 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 28 May 2026
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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 using specialist software to produce work instructions and costings.
- Wage
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£16,640 a year
- Training course
- Vehicle damage assessor (level 4)
- Hours
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Typically Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 13 July 2026
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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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
ENTERPRISE DRIVE
FOUR ASHES
WOLVERHAMPTON
WV10 7DF
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
- 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
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English GCSE (grade Grade 4/C or above)
- Maths GCSE (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
Other requirements
We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, enthusiastic and organised. Keen to support others as a cooperative team member and eager to learn, with a genuine passion for cars and all things automotive.
About this employer
Doing the simple things brilliantly…vehicle repair perfection. MG Accident Repair Centre is renowned for absolute professionalism, quality and attention to detail in all aspects of vehicle body repair, with customer focus and communication at the very centre. Widely recognised throughout Wolverhampton, Stafford, Cannock and Stoke-on-Trent, their first-class service extends throughout the West Midlands, Staffordshire and Shropshire. Holding numerous insurance approvals and BSI 10125 status. MG Accident Repair Centre continue to strive, invest and exceed all customer expectations. We believe in delivering uncompromising quality whilst providing an exceptional level of service for all of our customers. Utilising our years of expertise and training we provide a specialised range of services tailored to enhancing the experience of owning your vehicle whether it be repair your vehicle after an accident, carry out minor cosmetic repairs or carrying out any routine checks…why would you settle for anything less? Everything we do is built around the same philosophy, to repair your vehicle and return it to its original pre-accident condition, with the least amount of inconvenience to you. We handle the whole claim process for you and promise to keep you informed every step of the way. Customer focus, service and retention is a key element within the business model. We have eliminated conflict, implemented new thinking processes, new technology, new rules and procedures to ensure we have a solution we know our customers and partners desire.
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 VAC2000033489.
Apply now
Closes in 28 days (Thursday 25 June 2026 at 11:59pm)