Overview
Driving Examiner
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 who'd like to train to become Driving Examiners. Driving Examiners come from all walks of life: you don't 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. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
* 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.
Job details
* Posting date: 09 September 2025
* Salary: £29,525 per year
* Additional salary information: There is an associated London Weighting Allowance of £4000 for some centres within this campaign - please see attached list at end of advert for details.
* Hours: Full time
* Closing date: 22 September 2025
* Location: Folkestone
* Company: Government Recruitment Service
* Job type: Permanent
* Job reference: 425755/63
Responsibilities
* Conduct the driving test in the candidate's vehicle and assess whether they meet the expected standards to pass the test.
* Use a tablet to record performance during the test and provide positive and constructively critical feedback after the test.
* Use exceptional people skills to put nervous test candidates at ease.
* Full-time driving examiners work 37 hours a week over seven days and are expected to complete seven driving tests each day.
* One weekend day of your choice is required to be worked each month, with a weekday off each time one is scheduled.
Disability Confident
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.
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 who'd like to train to become Driving Examiners. Driving Examiners come from all walks of life: you don't 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 DVSA. Joining our department comes with many benefits, including:
* Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
* 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 a privilege day for the King\'s birthday
* Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.
Read more in the Benefits section below. Find out more about what it's like working at DVSA Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency - Department for Transport Careers
#J-18808-Ljbffr