Vehicle Damage Assessor Trainee Up to £32,500 per annum 45 hours per week Location: Swindon SN5 Benefits * Excellent salary * 28 days annual leave (Inclusive bank holidays) * Workplace pension scheme * Free Training and Development Academy * Employee long service rewards (Inc. additional holiday) * 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. What 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. About us: Motofix Group is an award-winning provider of vehicle repair and bodyshop services to motorists across the Southeast of England. Independently owned and motivated to positively redefine the customer experience after an accident, Motofix operates a network of nine centres in the region and can repair up to 16,500 vehicles per year to manufacturers’ exacting standards. The Group’s strategy to continually invest in its facilities and world-class technician training has been recognised by 10 automotive manufacturer groups including JLR, BMW and Mercedes-Benz who have officially granted Motofix approved repairer status. The network also holds the prestigious BSI 10125 Kitemark accreditation. [Application Closing Date: 24/11/24] What next · Contact our talent team who will be in touch within 5 working days · Please check out our website for our privacy and covid-19 welfare policies