Apprentice Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) - Fix Auto Dagenham
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Company Fix Auto Hainault
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Provider AUTO-ASSESS LIMITED
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Location Dagenham, RM10 8XE
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Type Apprenticeship
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Salary £16,640.00 per year
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Sector Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref NAS-2000059532
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Application Deadline Date 04/11/2026
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Start Date 16/11/2026
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Positions Available 1
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Working Week Typically Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm
Brief Description
As a Vehicle Damage Assessor, you will be inspecting and assessing accident-damaged vehicles. You will learn skills to appraise and compile accurate estimates. Researching repair methods to work out the correct and safe repair required for each individual vehicle and using specialist software to produce work instructions and costings.
Training to be Provided
- 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
Future Prospects
- 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
Vacancy Detail
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