Overview
* Job title: Driving Examiner
* Posting date: 09 September 2025
* Salary: £29,525 per year
* Hours: Full time
* Closing date: 22 September 2025
* Location: Horsforth
* Company: Government Recruitment Service
* Job type: Permanent
* Job reference: 426085/60
Summary
DVSA driving examiners assess whether learner drivers (riders) are safe and competent to drive independently on our roads. Most importantly, this work saves lives. We’re looking for proactive, friendly, and safe drivers whoollow to train to become Driving Examiners. Driving Examiners come from all walks of life: you dont need a background in driver training or a driving-related profession to join us. Driving examiners assess practical driving tests, but do not teach people to drive - this is a separate role carried out by driving instructors who are not employed by DVSA.
Joining our department comes with many benefits, including:
* Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary.
* 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays and a privilege day for the King's birthday.
* Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.
Responsibilities
* Conduct driving tests in the candidate's vehicle and assess whether they meet the required standards to pass the test.
* Record performance using a tablet and provide positive and constructively critical feedback after the test.
* Operate full-time as a Driving Examiner, working 37 hours per week over seven days, and complete seven driving tests per day.
* Work one weekend day of your choice each month, with a weekday off when scheduled.
Qualifications & Expectations
* Proactive, friendly, and safe drivers who would like to train to become Driving Examiners.
* Open to applicants from all backgrounds; no specific driver training background required to join DVSA.
Additional Information
* Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
* A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to applicants who declare a disability and meet minimum criteria. Some recruitment situations may limit interview numbers for disabled and non-disabled applicants.
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