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Apprentice Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA)
C.A.R.S Kidderminster Ltd t/a Smart Bodyshop Solutions
Apprenticeship
£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
KIDDERMINSTER (DY10 1HT)
Full-time
In person
For candidates not already in education
03 Sept 2026
About the Organisation
Mechanical
Automotive
SMART Bodyshop Solutions Group Ltd is the UK’s Largest Independent Fleet Repair Network providing an efficient turnaround time with value for money vehicle body repairs.
SMART Bodyshop Solutions at Kidderminster offers a complete vehicle, LCV and HGV body repair solution. At our 12,500 sq ft Kidderminster facility, offering a firm focus on quality repairs, cycle time and a Key-to-Key service.
The group operate to BS10125 British Kitemark Standards and focus on the individual needs of our customers. An excellent team of highly trained technicians at Kidderminster use a forward-thinking production model. This sets SMART Bodyshop Solutions' performance ahead of the competition, creating a Win-Win for all clients.
About the role
As a Vehicle Damage Assessor, you will be inspecting and assessing accident-damaged vehicles. You will learn skills to appraise and compile accurate estimates. Researching repair methods to work out the correct and safe repair required for each individual vehicle and using specialist software to produce work instructions and costings.
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Undertake appropriate job preparation prior to commencing
Where you'll work
WHITEHOUSE ROAD
KIDDERMINSTER
DY10 1HT
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
AUTO-ASSESS LIMITED
Training course
Vehicle damage assessor (level 4)
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
Training schedule
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
Level 2 maths and English Functional Skills (if not already achieved)