Vehicle Damage Assessor (Trainee)
Oxford OX4 | 45 hrs per week | Up to £33,500 per annum
Overview
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.
What We Offer
- Excellent salary
- 30 days annual leave (inclusive of 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 includes workplace and e‑learning modules and will take two to three years to complete, depending on your previous experience and abilities.
Skills you will learn and 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 teamwork. 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.
Career progression
Upon completion of the traineeship, candidates may progress to a permanent Vehicle Damage Assessor role or pursue procurement roles, depending on performance and opportunities.
About you
We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate reliability, a strong work ethic and dedication to complete the traineeship and further their career within the automotive sector. Minimum qualifications include GCSE or equivalent level English and Maths (Grade 5 or C). Desired qualifications include further education in Business Studies (A‑level or degree) and/or previous automotive parts experience.
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