Vehicle Damage Assessor Apprentice
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Company: DICK LOVETT (SPECIALIST CARS) LIMITED
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Location: Bristol, BS107TU
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000029319
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Application Deadline Date: 12/06/2026
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Start Date: 06/07/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5.00pm.
Brief Description
Dick Lovett are offering a fantastic opportunity for an Apprentice Vehicle Damage Assessor to join their busy bodyshop. You will gain the skills to accurately inspect and assess all elements of a motor vehicle that has sustained damage and requires repair. They work with BMW Porche and Aston Martin.
Training to be Provided
The programme for the Vehicle Damage Assessor Apprenticeship incorporates underpinning knowledge delivered in partnership and managed by EMTEC College.
Throughout the duration of the programme the candidates will be expected to travel to EMTEC's training centre in Nottingham for 24 separate weeks to carry out skills training. The training is individual one-week blocks. Residential accommodation and meals will be provided for the candidates.
Regular review and welfare visits from appointed assessors who will observe all evidence opportunities that occur naturally in the workplace.
Candidates will also be required to study towards achieving level 2 maths and English functional skills if they do not already hold equivalent qualifications.
Future Prospects
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, the role holder can potentially progress to full-time employment with the company.
Vacancy Detail
The comprehensive programme provides you with an exciting and challenging opportunity to achieve formal qualifications through extensive training, while in full-time employment.
What will I be doing? The broad purpose of the occupation is to methodically and accurately inspect and assess all elements of a motor vehicle that has sustained damage and requires repair. They will be able to identify and record damage on a vehicle and determine (using prescribed information from Manufacturers) which parts of the vehicle should be repaired or replaced.
- Appraise a damaged vehicle and identify and record damage, including impact zone and severity
- Identify non-accidental damage to vehicles
- Make use of manual and digital image technology to record areas of damage identified
- Accurately record data from the vehicle including the correct vehicle identification and model details, mileage and modifications
- Differentiate between items that need repairing and items that need replacement
Where could the course take me?
- Advanced apprenticeship to further improve your knowledge and skills
- Career in the motor vehicle industry