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

Brian Robson Coachworks LTD · St Albans · posted 29 October 2026

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
2 Years
Level
Higher (Level 4)
Standard
Vehicle damage assessor (level 4)
Starts
7 December 2026
Closing date
25 November 2026
Positions
1

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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

Your training

  • 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

Where it leads

  • 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

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.

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.

Skills they're looking for

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

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English GCSE (grade Grade 4/C or above) — essential
  • GCSE Maths GCSE (grade Grade 4/C or above) — essential

Where you'll work

  • UNIT 2 BRICK KNOLL PARK, ASHLEY ROAD, ST ALBANS, HERTS, AL1 5UG

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