Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) Apprentice (Level 4) - Fix auto Worsley - Worsley, Manchester

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:

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

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:
Fix Auto Worsley is part of Fix Auto UK, a network of more than 110 independently owned, branded franchised bodyshops operating across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Fix Auto UK network is rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot by thousands of customers. Established as Fix Auto Worsley in 2020, the business is a true family affair. Headed by Managing Director Feroz Bhaloda, his Operations Director brother Idrish and Body Shop Controller brother Sunny. We are a 20+ strong workforce with the site itself possessing more than 20 years of vehicle repair experience. Housed in a purpose built 8,000 sq ft building with ample secure car parking, the vehicle repair centre consists of two adjoining buildings, one used specially for panel work while the other for MET and paint work. The bodyshop can be easily found just off the A575 main arterial road running west of Manchester city centre. Like 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!

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 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