Introduction
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 determine the correct and safe repair required for each individual vehicle, and using specialist software to produce work instructions and costings.
About the Employer
Brian Robson Coachworks (BRC) is an award‑winning, second‑generation family‑run body repair business in Hertfordshire, established more than 40 years ago. Delivering a complete service to private and trade customers, we specialise in vehicle collision repair and have dedicated accident repair centres in St Albans, Hatfield and Welwyn Garden City. We have achieved Approved Repairer status with many of the UK’s leading car manufacturers and hold the BSI Kitemark for Vehicle Damage Repair, accredited to the standard – BS 10125:2014+A1:2016. We are able to carry out body repairs on all vehicle models, including prestige models and supercars, as well as vans.
What You'll Do
As an apprentice Vehicle Damage Assessor, your role will be varied and interesting – no two days will be the same! Typical duties include:
- Inspecting and assessing accident‑damaged vehicles
- Researching repair methods to determine the correct and safe repair required for each individual vehicle
- Using specialist software to produce work instructions and costings
- Liaising with technical colleagues, customers and insurance companies to negotiate the repair
Training Outcome
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 develop their careers within the automotive sector, following their own interests and ambitions.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisational skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non‑judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Qualifications
- Essential – GCSE English, Grade 4/C or above
- Essential – GCSE Maths, Grade 4/C or above
Course Information
- Course: Vehicle Damage Assessor (Level 4)
- Level: 4
- Route: Engineering and Manufacturing
- Apprenticeship Level: Higher
Working Arrangements
- Working Week: Monday – Friday, 8.00am – 5.00pm
- Expected Duration: 2 Years
- Training Provider: AUTO‑ASSESS LIMITED
Contact Details:
BRIAN ROBSON COACHWORKS LTD Recruitment Team
