Vehicle Damage Assessor Apprentice - H&L Twickenham

Summary

Do you want a dynamic and exciting career in the automotive industry? H&L Motors are offering a fantastic opportunity for an Apprentice Vehicle Damage Assessor to join their 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.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

Training course

Vehicle damage assessor (level 4)

Hours

Monday - Friday, between 8.00am - 5.00pm (breaks to be confirmed).

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 15 December 2026

Duration

3 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

The broad purpose of the occupation is to methodically and accurately inspect and assess all elements of a motor vehicle that has sustained damage and requires repair. They will be able to identify and record the damage on a vehicle and determine (using prescribed information from manufacturers) which parts of the vehicle should be repaired or replaced.

Duties include:

• Appraise a damaged vehicle and identify and record damage, including impact zone and severity
• Identify non-accidental damage to vehicles
• Make use of manual and digital image technology to record areas of damage identified
• Accurately record data from the vehicle including the correct vehicle identification and model details, mileage and modifications
• Differentiate between items that need repairing and items that need replacement

Where you'll work

70-72 WELLINGTON ROAD
TWICKENHAM
TW2 5NX

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE

Training course

Vehicle damage assessor (level 4)

What you'll learn

• Recognise properties of different types of vehicle damage
• Maintain records
• Use manual and digital image technology
• Locate vehicle unique identification details
• Diagnose safety faults on vehicles
• Read, adhere to and apply relevant legislation
• Use repair methods
• Make judgements on vehicle damage, taking into account safety and cost
• Commercial decision making
• Prepare costings based on parts and labour ratios
• Oral communication, listening and negotiation skills
• Use industry guidelines appropriately
• Recognises importance of gaining approval before work commences
• Use of estimating software, spreadsheets, on-line databases
• Recognise properties of different types of vehicle damage
• Maintain records
• Use manual and digital image technology
• Locate vehicle unique identification details
• Diagnose safety faults on vehicles
• Read, adhere to and apply relevant legislation
• Use repair methods
• Make judgements on vehicle damage, taking into account safety and cost
• Commercial decision making
• Prepare costings based on parts and labour ratios
• Oral communication, listening and negotiation skills
• Use industry guidelines appropriately
• Use of estimating software, spreadsheets, on-line databases

Training schedule

• Vehicle Damage Assessor Level 4 Apprenticeship Standard qualification
• Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the End-Point Assessment

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 9-4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills