Apprentice Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) - K J Rule & Son Ltd, St Austell, Cornwall

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

Training:
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

Training Outcome:
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

Employer Description:

Fixing cars is more than a job for us. Our founder Keith has loved tinkering with cars since he was a young boy, and his passion has inspired everything KJ Rule has done since.

As an independent family business, we truly care. Not just about the vehicles we work on, but about delivering exceptional service to every one of our valued customers.

We take pride in every job we perform, and don’t settle for anything less than excellence. We take the craft of automotive repair seriously – so you can expect every repair to be done right, and every finish to be flawless. Working with extraordinary care and attention to deliver a manufacturer-standard finish. With our BS10125 accreditation, a mark of quality and safety, and our customer-centred ethos we are a company you can count on.

Working Hours :
Typically, Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm - 28 days annual leave - inclusive of Bank Holidays

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