Vehicle Damage Assessor Apprentice - H&L Twickenham

Nottingham College; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Twickenham is looking for a detail-oriented professional to inspect and assess vehicle damage. The role involves identifying and recording damage accurately, utilizing manual and digital tools. Candidates should be skilled in differentiating between items that require repair or replacement. This position offers a chance to work in a structured environment focused on automotive education.

Qualifications

• Ability to methodically and accurately assess vehicle damage.
• Proficiency in using manual and digital image technology for documenting damage.

Responsibilities

• Appraise a damaged vehicle and identify and record damage.
• Identify non-accidental damage to vehicles.
• Record data from the vehicle including identification details and mileage.

Job description

The broad purpose of the occupation is to methodically and accurately inspect and assess all elements of a motor vehicle that has sustained damage and requires repair. They will be able to identify and record the damage on a vehicle and determine (using prescribed information from manufacturers) which parts of the vehicle should be repaired or replaced.

Duties include:

• Appraise a damaged vehicle and identify and record damage, including impact zone and severity
• Identify non-accidental damage to vehicles
• Make use of manual and digital image technology to record areas of damage identified
• Accurately record data from the vehicle including the correct vehicle identification and model details, mileage and modifications
• Differentiate between items that need repairing and items that need replacement