Overview
Driving Examiner – The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
Location: Various locations
Salary: £28,119
Contract: Permanent • Full time
Status: CLOSING SOON
About us
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is a fascinating place in which to forge your career. Tasked with keeping Britain moving safely and sustainably, we have a significant impact not only on road safety, but also 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, as you will help us ensure people get their driving future off to a great start. As such, we are looking for proactive, friendly and safe drivers who would like to train to become fully qualified Driving Examiners.
Training
We will provide all the training you need, to get your career off to an incredible start. 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. When this stage is complete, you will have up to three weeks of guidance at one of our regional training facilities before embarking on a fulfilling and varied career in which you will assess the readiness of drivers who are seeking to secure their licences.
Responsibilities
* Meet people from all walks of life and oversee seven driving examinations a day.
* Use a tablet to record results and determine whether drivers meet the expected standards.
* Communicate clearly to deliver positive and negative outcomes with tact and diplomacy.
Requirements
* Have held a UK or EU driving licence for at least three years.
* Have no more than three penalty points on your licence.
* Have a good knowledge of the Highway Code and correct road procedures.
* Be respectful, friendly, team-spirited, with a passion for setting standards that drivers will uphold for years to come.
* Demonstrate exceptional verbal and non-verbal communication skills; calm and unflappable under pressure.
What you can expect in return
* Flexible working options and an excellent work-life balance.
* 25 days of annual leave, all public holidays and an extra privilege day to mark the King's birthday.
* Employer contribution to your pension of up to 27%.
* Ongoing training and development opportunities.
Next steps
So if you are ready to embark on an interesting career in which no two days will ever present you with the same experiences, then don't hesitate to get in touch.
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