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Apprentice Vehicle Damage Assessor - Guildford
Reference: AUG20257341
Expiry date: 2025-11-01 08:05:00.000
Location: Guildford
Benefits: Standard
We are hiring: Apprentice Vehicle Damage Assessor
Guildford
£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 inspect damaged vehicles, assess the extent of the damage, estimate repair costs and timeframes. An important aspect of this job is to identify the correct prescribed repair method and prepare, record, and maintain electronic and manual estimates. You will liaise effectively with insurance companies to obtain their authority to repair the vehicle at the estimated costs. Additionally, you will 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?
Of course, we offer a fantastic apprentice starting salary, but there’s much more to being an Apprentice Vehicle Damage Assessor at FMG Repair Services than just that. Some of our most popular benefits include:
* 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, including a fully trained mentor, support from our talent team, tutors, skills coaches at Thatcham, and friendly teams at your bodyshop!
* Start 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 offering 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 through bonus schemes, potentially earning £50,000+ per year post-qualification
* Investment in your growth and career progression within FMG Repair Services and the wider ZIGUP group
* Growing industry with investments in EV capabilities, workshops, and training centres
Join the FMG RS family, apply now!
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