Apprentice Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) - Fix Auto Buckingham, Brackley

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:

Owned and managed by local businessman Richard Taylor, Fix Auto Buckingham joined the Fix Auto UK network in November 2008 and is firmly established as a key multi-award-winning vehicle repair centre. Housed in a 12,000 sq ft bodyshop with ample secure car parking, the repair centre which is located on the south side of the town of Buckingham equally placed between Bicester and Milton Keynes and is easy to find as its position is exceptionally close to the main A421 arterial road. Designed to ensure the most efficient and speedy repairs possible, the facility has the capacity to repair more than 1,500 vehicles including LCVs annually. As with 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. 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! They also have the facilities to re-gas air conditioning systems.

Working Hours :
Typically Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.30pm.

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