Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) Permanent Role
Join a well-established Accident Repair Centre in the Nottingham area, Great earning potential and excellent benefits. Must have previous experience working as a VDA and ideally trained to ATA/NVQ level.
The role
- Assess accident-damaged vehicles
- Use Audatex/estimating software
- Confirm repair methods & pricing
- Liaise with insurers & customers
- Provide regular updates
- Help maintain strong work flow
What you need
- Experience using Audatex (or similar)
- ATA beneficial but not essential
- Strong communication & customer service
What you get
- Circa £40k basic + bonus
- 22 days holiday + bank hols
- Health & rewards scheme
- Pension
- No weekends
- Ongoing training & development
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Diagnostics
Preventative maintenance
Servicing
Repairs
Pre MOT / Ministry inspections
Logging and maintaining records accordingly
Comply with relevant regislation
Training:The apprenticeship programme usually consists of the following elements:
Knowledge element:
This is the technical certificate and covers the theory side of your work which is delivered when you attend College, so that you can put these newly acquired skills into practice at work.
Competence element:
This is the practical side of the programme and is assessed directly within the workplace by a Harlow College Assessor to ensure that you are developing your skills within the workplace and putting all that you learn at College into practice
Functional skills:
This area covers English, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) if not already at Grad 4 GCSE standard.
Transferable skills:
These are the skills that help you develop your Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS) and your rights as an employee within the workplace (ERR).
The duration of the course is 36 months. You will attend College for 1 day a week and you be in the workplace for the remaining 4 days.
How and when will I study?
IMI NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
Level 2 Functional Skills – English, if required
Level 2 IT, if required
ERR (Employment Rights & Responsibilities)
PLTS (Personal Learning and Thinking Skills)
Training Outcome:Permanent post after completion of the apprenticeship.Employer Description:Located in Harlow, Enfield, Middlesex and Bedford, Hunter Vehicles Ltd has been involved in building and repairing commercial vehicles.
The company has expanded to include a fully equipped commercial vehicle service department, four bay paintshop, bodyshop, DVSA approved tachograph centre, and it's own commercial vehicle daily hire fleet. We are also a Nissan Commercial Vehicle Approved Repairer.
60 years experience in the provision of high quality solutions in: Van & Truck Rental, Full Service Contract Hire, Vehicle Sales, Servicing & Repair, Commercial Bodybuilding and insurance recognised accident repairers has enabled us at Hunter to provide a comprehensive “ONE STOP SHOP” for the commercial vehicle industry. ANY VEHICLE, ANY MAKE.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 17:00.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Patience,Enthusiasm/Motivation,Reliable....Read more...
Assist with undertaking the maintenance and repair of all fleet vehicles
Ensuring that documentation regarding the MOT preparation, servicing and repair of vehicles conforms to ‘O’ Licence requirements and is accurately completed
Maintaining an ongoing visual assessment of any vehicles which are serviced or repaired by external providers, to ensure that the highest standards are provided by any third party and that they are adhering to all legal requirements
Report any workshop equipment defects
Comply with relevant legalisation
Training:The apprenticeship programme usually consists of the following elements:
Knowledge element
This is the technical certificate and covers the theory side of your work which is delivered when you attend College, so that you can put these newly acquired skills into practice at work.
Competence element
This is the practical side of the programme and is assessed directly within the workplace by a Harlow College Assessor to ensure that you are developing your skills within the workplace and putting all that you learn at College into practice.
Functional skills:
This area covers English, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) if not already at Grad 4 GCSE standard.
Transferable skills
These are the skills that help you develop your Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS) and your rights as an employee within the workplace (ERR).
The duration of the course is 36 months. You will attend College for 1 day a week and you be in the workplace for the remaining 4 days.
How and when will I study?
IMI NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
Level 2 Functional Skills – English (if required) and Level 2 IT (if required)
ERR (Employment Rights & Responsibilities)
PLTS (Personal Learning and Thinking Skills)
Training Outcome:Fiveways are always seeking to develop our staff and there will be regular training provided both internal and external. Further we would foresee that on successful completion of the apprenticeship a permanent position would be offered. Employer Description:Fiveways is an established family run business specialising in the hire of and rental of commercial vehicles in the waste industry in London, Essex, Kent and across the UK. Our vehicle maintenance facility includes an MOT test lane for LGV vehicle and a separate MOT test lane for vehicles up to 7.5t. We have over 400 vehicles available on our fleet ranging from 32t waste collection vehicles, mechanical sweepers, 3.5t cage vehicles and other specialist vehicles.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 07.00 - 16:00.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Physical fitness,Good hand skills,Flexible approach to learning....Read more...
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide a welcoming and efficient reception service, receiving parents and other visitors, filtering telephone calls, taking and distributing messages as required, processing enquiries when appropriate.
Ensuring that the Reception area always looks professional and welcoming.
Undertake general office duties, including maintaining and updating manual and computerised records and filing systems, e.g. pupil admissions records, photocopying, collating and word processing.
Assist with ordering of milk/uniform and keep up-to-date and accurate records.
Assist the Admin Officer in ensuring that all pupil data is recorded on the database and kept up to date at all times.
All pupil admissions and leavers, emergency information and all statistics and returns to the Local Authority are promptly made.
Book appointments, arrange meetings and maintain diaries as directed.
Assist in processing the incoming and outgoing post. To maintain the confidentiality of information in line with the Data Protection Act 1998 and the security of office systems, records, files and equipment. Assist with ordering procedures as requested, take delivery of post and parcels, ensure prompt and safe storage, checking delivery and alerting relevant staff of arrival.
Assist the Admin Officer with all school meal procedures, including registers, collection and reconciliation of cash and its security until collection. Control and notify relevant departments of the number of meals required. Liaise with the Local Authority regarding free meals allocations and update information on the pupil database.
Assist with the administrative arrangements for school trips. Answer questions and assist parents with the Parent App used to charge for dinner money/trips/milk/uniform etc.
Collect cash for the various school schemes and activities, maintain appropriate records and ensure the proper procedures are followed in accordance with Coventry City Council finance procedures.
Assist with procedures to ensure parents attend or provide authorisation for school medicals, contact parents to ensure hospital attendance in the event of a child’s illness or accident.
Assist with the issuing of reports to parents and clerical arrangements for curriculum matters.
Oversee children's play activities during morning club / lunchtime, ensuring they are safe, fun, and educational; liaise with parents, teachers or healthcare professionals, and handle administrative tasks.
Training:The apprentice will undertake and complete the required elements of the apprenticeship framework, which includes:
NVQ in Business Administration
Employment Responsibilities and rights.
Functional Skills in numeracy and literacy where an exemption has not been made.
The apprentice will attend college/online study sessions as required.
Will work with an assessor/mentor to develop a work-based portfolio.
Undertake work-based assessments.
Complete assignments/projects relating to their apprenticeship framework.
Present evidence portfolios for assessment within specific time frameworks.
The apprentice will develop skills, knowledge and experience in all aspects of the role of a Business Administration Apprentice through on-the-job training, attending training/study sessions and completion of the apprenticeship framework.
Training Outcome:It is hoped, but not guaranteed, that a full-time offer of employment will be made upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.Employer Description:At Edgewick, we are proud of the support we offer every child throughout their time with us, helping them to achieve their full potential. We believe that when children feel safe, valued, and supported, they thrive - and that’s exactly what we aim to provide every day.
We take the time to get to know each child and their family, creating a strong sense of community where pupils feel confident, happy, and ready to learn. Our school is often praised for its calm, inclusive atmosphere, where children of all backgrounds learn and play together harmoniously.Working Hours :20 hours per week, Term Time Only, plus training days. Monday to Friday, one post will be 8am to 12pm, one will be 12pm to 4pm.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....Read more...
