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Apprentice Vehicle Damage Assessor - Benfleet
Reference: AUG20257342
Expiry date: 2025-09-02 07:16:00.000
Location: Benfleet
Benefits: Standard
We are hiring: Apprentice Vehicle Damage Assessor
Benfleet
£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:
As an 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 liaise effectively with insurance companies to obtain their authority to repair the vehicle at the estimated costs. You will also communicate 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?
We offer a fantastic apprentice starting salary, but there’s more to being an Apprentice Vehicle Damage Assessor at FMG Repair Services than just that. Some of our popular benefits include:
* Funding your Level 4 Vehicle Damage Assessor qualification alongside your work, while being paid!
* Support from a fully trained mentor, our talent team, tutors, skills coaches at Thatcham, and friendly team members at your bodyshop.
* Starting with 23 days of annual leave, plus public holidays and an extra day off for your birthday.
* Free life assurance (x2 your basic salary)
* Pension & save-as-you-earn share scheme
* A Benefits App with retailer discounts and cashback deals
* Well-being services including 24/7 GP, mental health support, physiotherapy, Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan, and Travel Insurance
* Part of ZIGUP, a leading provider of mobility solutions supporting customers across the UK, Ireland, and Spain.
* Opportunity to boost earnings post-qualification through bonus schemes, with potential earnings of £50,000+ per year.
* Investment in your development and opportunities for progression within FMG Repair Services and the wider ZIGUP business.
* Growing industry with investments in EV capabilities, workshops, and training centers.
Join the FMG RS family, apply now!
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