Apprentice Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) Level 4 - SBS Bodyworks
SBS BODYWORKS LTD
LONDON (N18 3AH)
Closes in 21 days (Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 5 October 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 am - 5 pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 9 November 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
UNIT 2
ANGEL ROAD WORKS
ADVENT WAY
LONDON
N18 3AH
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)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
About this employer
SBS Bodyworks is one of the UK’s leading car bodywork specialists,
providing high quality vehicle repairs, vehicle bodywork and insurance claim handling
We’ve been given the BS1 kitemark, a badge of excellence and quality. Our car repair centre is proud to be a leader in driving exceptional repair standards and safety
Nobody wants their car sitting damaged in a garage and not on the road. Our team of experts perform car accident repair as fast as possible without compromising on quality on any level. Our work speaks for itself.
We know how stressful it can be when something unexpected happens to your vehicle. That’s why at SBS Bodyworks we offer to collect and return your vehicle so that you don’t have to worry.
We have a team of ex-OEM technicians who have had specialised training & certifications guaranteeing your repair is carried out safely and to an oem standard. Their vast experience and knowledge ensure that all of our repairs are carried out to the highest quality.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- 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 VAC2000057160.
Apply now
Closes in 21 days (Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 11:59pm)