Bodyshop Advisor​/Trainee VDA

Skills can be taught. Attitude makes the difference.”

🛠️ Bodyshop Advisor/Administrator

with Trainee Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) Opportunity

Salary: £32,000 – £38,000

Monday to Friday - Wimborne Area

We’re looking for an organised, computer-literate Bodyshop Advisor/Administrator to join our clients busy commercial bodyshop, offering a genuine opportunity to train and progress into a Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) role.

This is a varied, office-based position with strong links to the workshop, customers, and insurers—ideal for someone with some automotive or trade knowledge who’s keen to develop more technical skills over time.

🚐 About the Business

My client is a commercial bodyshop carrying out:

* Internal repair work

* Private customer repairs

* Insurance work

You’ll be working in a fast-paced but supportive environment where quality, organisation, and communication really matter.

📋 The Role

This role is similar to a Service Advisor position, with a strong focus on administration and customer communication.

Key responsibilities include:

* Managing customer updates via phone and email

* Handling job administration and documentation

* Liaising closely with the workshop, customers, and insurers

* Supporting vehicle drop-offs and occasional face-to-face customer interaction

* Assisting with damage assessment and repair processes over time

💡 All pricing and estimates are completed longhand (not Audatex), so attention to detail and a willingness to learn are essential.

🎓 Training & Progression – Trainee VDA

For the right person, this role offers a clear pathway into Vehicle Damage Assessment. You’ll gain:

* Hands-on exposure to estimating and repair methods

* On-the-job learning alongside experienced professionals

* Structured development toward a VDA role

✅ What We’re Looking For

* Highly organised with strong admin skills

* Confident using computers and systems

* Good communication skills (phone & email essential)

* Some trade or automotive knowledge preferred

* Keen to learn and progress into a VDA role

* Comfortable working with workshops, insurers, and customers

⏰ Hours & Benefits

* Monday to Friday: 7:30am – 5:30pm

* 20 days holiday + bank holidays + long service leave

* Competitive salary £32,000 – £38,000, depending on experience

Other Opportunities

If you are looking for something else in the Automotive sector, please get in touch, as at ASI Automotive Recruitment, we make it our mission to find the right job for YOU!!

Referral Scheme

If you’re not a Bodyshop Advisor, but you know of someone who is and maybe interested, we will pay £75 in vouchers of your choice for a successful recommendation. If you’re interested or know of someone that might be please get in touch.

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Please note:

ASI Recruitment will never move forward with an application without speaking to you first. To make sure we can reach you quickly, please include up-to-date contact details (mobile, email, and landline if you have one) on your CV.

The job is based in Wimborne, and our client would like you to have a commute you can carry out in the long term.

If you would like to know more about this exciting opportunity, please get in touch with your current and accurate CV.

Our standard procedure is to speak to you before we send your CV to any of our clients so, please make sure your contact details are on your CV