Driving Examiner
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
West Bridgford
£28,119
Permanent
Full time
CLOSING SOON
Driving Examiners
£28,119 + excellent benefits
Various locations
Help us deliver 1.9 million driving tests every year!
About us
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is a fascinating place to forge your career. Tasked with keeping Britain moving safely and sustainably, we have a significant impact on road safety and the life moments that can only be enjoyed when people can easily travel to their destinations. As a Driving Examiner you will be at the heart of this mission, helping people get their driving future off to a great start. We are looking for proactive, friendly and safe drivers who would like to train to become fully qualified Driving Examiners.
We will provide all the training you need
Our test centres are grouped into clusters, so we will ask you to select a cluster that is local to you. Once a job offer has been made, you will start your training online before undertaking practical training at a local test centre. After this stage, you will receive up to three weeks of guidance at one of our regional training facilities before embarking on a fulfilling and varied career assessing the readiness of drivers seeking to secure their licences.
On a day-to-day basis
You can expect to meet people from all walks of life as you oversee seven driving examinations a day. While many customers will be understandably nervous, you will use your exceptional people skills to put them at ease while you talk them through your instructions. Using a tablet to record your results, you will determine whether or not they meet the expected standards, and you will have the tact and diplomacy to deliver both positive and negative outcomes.
To make the most of this challenge
It is important to us that every learner and driving instructor feels respected. You will have a deep appreciation for diversity and inclusivity, supported by exceptional verbal and non‑verbal communication skills. Calm and unflappable under pressure, you will be a safe driver who has held a UK or EU driving licence for at least three years, with no more than three penalty points. You will have a good knowledge of the highway code and correct road procedures, and will be friendly, team‑spirited, and passionate about setting standards that drivers uphold for years to come.
What you can expect in return
Aside from a deeply satisfying career and ongoing training and development opportunities, we offer an excellent work‑life balance through flexible working options, 25 days of annual leave, all public holidays, and an extra privilege day to mark the King’s birthday. You also receive a range of benefits, including an employer contribution to your pension of up to 27 %.
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