Vehicle Damage Assessor Apprenticeship

Description:

With a network of body shops that spans the length and breadth of the UK, and 90,000 accident damaged vehicles passing through our garages every year, here at DLG Auto Services, we don’t do things by halves. We’re bringing together sustainable, advanced tech and compassionate customer service to ensure our services stay ahead of the game. And we’re doing it for the good of motorists across the UK.

At DLG Auto Services, we have one goal – to get our customers back on the road as quickly and smoothly as possible. Vehicles keep us connected, and accidents can make getting from A to B that much harder. That’s why, across our 23 sites, we provide high-quality, efficient repair services so that our customers can do more of what they love.

What We Are Looking For
 

• Firstly, you’ll need have or be predicted an A*-G (9-1) GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English, which you’ll need to be able to evidence.
• You need to have lived in the UK for the last 3 years
• You will also have at least a Level 2 qualification in Vehicle Repair/MET OR
• You will also ideally have at least a Level 2 qualification in Vehicle Repair/MET OR had at least 2 years’ experience working in the vehicle maintenance/mechanical/body repair sector
• We’re also looking for an eagerness to learn and embrace change, the ability to meet deadlines and a talent for attention to detail.
   

Who You’ll Be Working With

You’ll become a crucial part of our team by being the next generation of VDA’s. We have qualified VDA’s, Technicians and a diverse group of people who you will build trusting relationships with, so they can help nurture your potential and help you thrive in the role.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a VDA Apprentice you’ll be able to:
 

• Appraise a damaged vehicle and identify and record damage, including impact zone and severity
• Access industry vehicle repair methods and apply them appropriately
• Interpret and accurately apply estimating software system
• Using relevant Health and safety measures to get the vehicle back to pre-accident condition in line with Audatex estimates and our own high standards at Direct Line Group Auto Services
• Along with your standard duties you will have off the job learning through our training partners