Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) Trainee

Vehicle Damage Assessor (Trainee)
Swindon SN5 | 45 hrs per week| Up to £33,500 per annum
Motofix is a leading vehicle body repair provider with nine state-of-the-art centres across the Home Counties, South, and South West of England. We aim to set the benchmark for customer experience and quality in automotive body repair, guided by teamwork, ownership, respect, and eco-integrity.
Why join the Motofix family?
Trusted by Premium Brands: Approved by some of the world’s most prestigious automotive manufacturers, including Mercedes-Benz, Audi, BMW, and Jaguar Land Rover.
Customer Experience: Our repair centre teams consistently achieve an “Excellent” Trustpilot rating for the service they deliver.
Training & Development: We invest in both technical and professional career pathways, supporting our people to develop their skills, progress their careers, and grow with the business.
What We Offer
* Excellent salary
* 30 days annual leave (Inclusive bank holidays and long-service)
* Workplace pension scheme
* Free Training and Development
* Employee long service rewards
* Employee well-being services
* Free uniform (and PPE)
* Life insurance
About the Role
Our Vehicle Damage Assessor Traineeship is a specialised programme covering all aspects of automotive damage repair assessment. You will learn about vehicle construction and modern repair methods, visually assess vehicle damage and transfer information to specialist assessment software. Additionally, you will gain knowledge in job costing, repair scheduling, creating internal work orders and profit management. You will develop skills in sales, negotiation, and effective communication with colleagues and external clients. The traineeship will include workplace and e-learning modules and will take two to three years to complete, dependant on your previous experience and abilities.
Skills you will learn/develop
* Operational Competence - Bodyshop Operations
* Industry and product knowledge
* Customer Service and Conflict Resolution
* Regulatory Compliance
* Communication, Time Management and Personal Development, Skills
* Financial Acumen and Business Key Performance Indicators
* Practical Hands-on Experience
During the traineeship you will further develop your skills related to: IT, Problem solving, Numeracy, Logical thinking and Team working. The initial training for this role is scheduled for 18 months and is designed to provide the opportunity for self-development across various areas of the business.
What is the expected career progression after this traineeship - The traineeship will give candidates the best opportunity to develop and reach their maximum potential and, subject to progression, lay the foundation for developing a career within vehicle damage assessment (or procurement roles).
About You
Desired personnel qualities and qualifications -We will be looking for those who can demonstrate reliability, strong work ethic and dedication to complete the traineeship and further their career within the automotive sector and who have attained the following qualifications – GCSE or equivalent level English and Maths (min Grade 5 or C). Desired – Further education qualification in Business Studies (A level or Degree) and/or previous automotive parts experience would be an advantage.
Interested? Apply today and a member of our Recruitment Team who will be in touch within 3 working days.
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