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Apprentice Vehicle Damage Assessor Level 4 (VDA) - BRIAN ROBSON COACHWORKS LTD - St Albans

BRIAN ROBSON COACHWORKS LTD · AUTO-ASSESS LIMITED
Location
ST ALBANS, HERTS
Postcode
AL1 5UG
Salary
£16,640 a year
Duration
2 Years
Hours per week
40h
Positions available
1
Level
Level 4 – Higher
Qualification
Vehicle damage assessor (level 4)
Start date
7 December 2026
Application deadline
25 November 2026
Posted
29 October 2026
Vacancy reference
2000061572

About the role

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

Working week

Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm.

Skills

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitness

Required qualifications

Essential
GCSE · English GCSE · Grade Grade 4/C or above
Essential
GCSE · Maths GCSE · Grade Grade 4/C or above

Training & development

  • 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
Future prospects
  • 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

Things to consider

We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, enthusiastic and organised. Keen to support others as a cooperative team member and eager to learn, with a genuine passion for cars and all things automotive.

About BRIAN ROBSON COACHWORKS LTD

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. Having built a reputation for quality workmanship, reliability, customer service and competitiveness, BRC 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, however, able to carry out body repairs on all vehicle models, including prestige models and supercars, as well as vans.

Website
www.brobson.co.uk/our-locations/brc-welwyn/
Contact name
Jo Jones
Contact email
Joanne@auto-assessltd.co.uk