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Apprentice Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) - Fix Auto Dagenham

Fix Auto Hainault · Dagenham · posted 16 October 2026

Wage
£16,640 to £26,436.80 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
2 Years
Level
Higher (Level 4)
Standard
Vehicle damage assessor (level 4)
Starts
16 November 2026
Closing date
4 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 Fix Auto Hainault

Today, the ever-growing Fix Auto UK network currently stands at more than 120 repair centres spanning the entire UK, but the foundations for the multi-award-winning vehicle repair network were laid down when Fix Auto Dagenham became the first to sign up to the concept initiated in Canada. That was in 2005 and the business, headed by Directors Paul Cunningham and Neil Parker, has grown and developed beyond all recognition.  

Such is the quality of both workmanship and the high level of customer service delivered by the team, never an industry awards event will pass by without an accolade or two being won by the East London repairer. 

Housed in three adjoining buildings spanning 10,500 sq ft of workspace with ample secure car parking, as the name suggests the vehicle repair centre is situated under the shadow Dagenham & Redbridge FC’s ground just off Rainham Road South. 

With the capacity to repair more than 2,600 vehicles annually, like all Fix Auto UK vehicle repairers the business holds the prestigious BS10125 accreditation which provides the ultimate confidence that all repairs are carried out to the highest British Standards and as such ensures all car accident repairs, dent removals, dent repairs, bumper repairs, wheel alignment and wheel tracking are repaired or rectified to the highest standards.  

The team at the car body shop specialises in all car accident repairs, paintless dent removals and paintless dent repairs and effortlessly correct those annoying car scratches and door dinks caused in supermarket car parks!  They also have the facilities to re-gas air conditioning systems.  

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

  • 429-431 Rainham Road South, Dagenham, RM10 8XE

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