Apprentice Vehicle Damage Assessor - Swindon

FMG Repair Services; Swindon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A major automotive repair group in Swindon is hiring an Apprentice Vehicle Damage Assessor. You will gain a Level 4 qualification while working and will play a crucial role in assessing vehicle damage and liaising with insurers. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic about learning with a strong attention to detail. The position offers a competitive salary and a supportive environment.

Benefits

23 days annual leave plus public holidays

Free life assurance

Pension and share scheme

Well-being services including 24/7 GP

Additional benefits through a discount app

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4/C or above required.
• Enthusiasm to learn and pursue a career in automotive.
• A keen eye for detail and ability to work with technology.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and assess damaged vehicles for repairs.
• Maintain records of estimates and liaise with insurance companies.
• Coordinate with customers and technicians on repair details.

Skills

Attention to detail

Enthusiasm to learn

Basic computer skills

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4/C or above

Job description

We are hiring: Apprentice Vehicle Damage Assessor.

Location: Swindon

Salary: £20,000 per annum

Level 4 Vehicle Damage Assessor

Launch your automotive career at the UK's largest repair group with this fantastic opportunity!

Do you want a dynamic and exciting career in the automotive industry? We are offering a fantastic opportunity for an Apprentice Vehicle Damage Assessor to join our busy body shop. You will gain the skills to accurately inspect and assess all elements of a motor vehicle that has sustained damage and requires repair.

What You Will Do

In the role of Apprentice VDA you will join a team of professionals, on your learning journey to undertake the inspection of damaged vehicles, assessing the full extent of the damage, costs of repair and timeframes. An important aspect of this job is to identify the correct prescribed repair method and prepare, record and maintain records of electronic and manual estimates. You will then liaise effectively with insurance companies to obtain their authority to repair the vehicle at the costs estimated. You will also effectively liaise with customers engineers and technicians to explain and ensure they understand the repair methodology.

What You Will Bring

• GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4/C or above
• Enthusiasm to learn and build your career
• A keen eye for detail and accuracy
• Ability to use a laptop or desktop
• Previous work experience or interest in the automotive sector

Why choose FMG RS?

• Gain your funded Level 4 Vehicle Damage Assessor qualification alongside your day-to-day work, whilst being paid!
• You will have a huge support system, enabling you to succeed in the role. You will have a fully trained mentor who you will work with day to day, support from our specialist talent team, tutors and skills coaches at Thatcham and our friendly teams at your bodyshop!
• Start with 23 days annual leave, plus public holidays and an extra day off to celebrate your birthday!
• Free life assurance (x2 your basic salary)
• Pension & save-as-you-earn share scheme
• A Benefits App giving a huge range of retailer discounts and cashback deals
• Well-being services (incl. 24/7 GP service, mental health support and physiotherapy + Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan & Travel Insurance)

We're going places

• We’re part of something bigger - ZIGUP, a leading provider of integrated mobility solutions, supporting customers across the UK, Ireland and Spain. Few other businesses can offer you the volume, variety and long-term security as us.
• You’re rewarded for your part in our success - lots of customers means lots of work to share, which in turn means lots of opportunity to boost your earnings post qualification through our fantastic bonus schemes; you could be earning £50,000+ per annum.
• We invest in you - We believe everyone should have the opportunity to better themselves and look to progress, not just within FMG Repair Service but the wider ZIGUP business too.
• We’re growing - It's an exciting time for the industry and we’re committed to being at the cutting edge, investing in everything from our EV capabilities, our workshops to our Training Centres.

Join the FMG RS family, apply now!

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