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Apprentice Vehicle Damage Assessor
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Are you curious about cars, enjoy hands-on work, and want to get paid while learning?
You’ll gain hands-on experience and a nationally recognised Level 4 qualification. No prior experience is needed, just curiosity, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn!
Wage
£17,728.62 a year
Training course
Vehicle damage assessor (level 4)
Hours
Monday to Friday (Varied between 08:00 and 17:00). 40 hours a week
Start date
Thursday 1 October 2026
Duration
1 year 8 months
Positions available
1
What you'll do at work
As an Apprentice Vehicle Damage Assessor, you’ll assist and learn across a variety of tasks, including:
- Inspecting damaged vehicles and accurately recording damage using manufacturer guidance
- Producing repair estimates using estimating software and learning how repair costs are calculated
- Supporting the creation of repair specifications and ensuring work follows manufacturer repair methods and safety standards
- Assisting with job documentation, photographs, parts ordering and workflow planning
- Communicating professionally with customers, colleagues, insurers and engineers
- Maintaining accurate records while following health, safety and environmental procedures
- Supporting the team to ensure repairs are completed on time and to a high standard
Where you'll work
Sea King Road
Lynx Trading estate
BA20 2NZ
What you'll learn
Course contents
- 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
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Training schedule
Your training will take place both at your workplace and Thatcham Research Automotive Academy, Daytona Drive, Thatcham, RG19 4NR. Block-release training with an apprenticeship provider every six weeks.
More training information
- Block-release training with an apprenticeship provider every six weeks
- On-the-job guidance from an experienced team and allocated workplace mentor
- Visits from a training provider coach every 6–8 weeks
- Additional support from Apprenticeship Central
Desirable qualifications
- GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C or above)
- Maths (grade 4/C or above)
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
- Team working
FMG Repair Services
FMG Repair Services are the UK’s leading accident repair services group, with opportunities in our repair centres, Mobile Repair and Motorglass teams throughout England, Scotland and Wales.
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Company benefits
- 23 days annual leave, public holidays too and an extra day off to celebrate your birthday
- Free life assurance (x2 your basic salary)
- Pension & save-as-you-earn share scheme
- Well-being services (incl. 24/7 GP service, mental health support and physiotherapy + Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan & Travel Insurance)
- Stream App for all our colleagues – a Financial Well-being app that gives you more control over your pay.
Your earnings
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
After the apprenticeship
You’ll learn a range of technical skills, gain hands-on experience across multiple disciplines, and receive ongoing support to help you succeed.
After completing the apprenticeship, you may have the opportunity to continue with the company in a permanent role.
Contact information
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THATCHAM RESEARCH
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000046912.
Closes on
Wednesday 30 September 2026
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