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Apprentice Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) Level 4 - SBS Bodyworks

SBS BODYWORKS LTD · ADVENT WAY

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Pay
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 a week
Length
24 months
Starts
9 Nov 2026
Advertised closing date
28 Oct 2026
Openings
1 position
Last checked
just now
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What you would do

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.

Day to day

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

What you would study

Vehicle damage assessor (level 4)

  • 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

Training provider: AUTO-ASSESS LIMITED

Working week

Typically Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm.

What you need

  • GCSE English GCSE at grade Grade 4/C or above (essential)
  • GCSE Maths GCSE at grade Grade 4/C or above (essential)

Skills they are looking for

  • 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

After the apprenticeship

  • 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

Where

ADVENT WAY, London (N18).

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About SBS BODYWORKS LTD

SBS Bodyworks is one of the UK’s leading car bodywork specialists,

providing high quality vehicle repairs, vehicle bodywork and insurance claim handling

We’ve been given the BS1 kitemark, a badge of excellence and quality. Our car repair centre is proud to be a leader in driving exceptional repair standards and safety

Nobody wants their car sitting damaged in a garage and not on the road. Our team of experts perform car accident repair as fast as possible without compromising on quality on any level. Our work speaks for itself.

We know how stressful it can be when something unexpected happens to your vehicle. That’s why at SBS Bodyworks we offer to collect and return your vehicle so that you don’t have to worry.

We have a team of ex-OEM technicians who have had specialised training & certifications guaranteeing your repair is carried out safely and to an oem standard. Their vast experience and knowledge ensure that all of our repairs are carried out to the highest quality.

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