Driving Examiner
CAPTION: 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: Letchworth
* Company: Government Recruitment Service
* Job type: Permanent
* Job reference: 425755/42
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 are looking for proactive, friendly, and safe drivers who would 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.
Responsibilities
* Assess practical driving tests conducted in the candidate’s vehicle and determine whether they meet the required standards to pass the test.
* Use a tablet to record performance during the test and provide positive and constructively critical feedback after the test.
* Work full-time, 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.
Requirements / Qualifications
* Excellent people skills to put nervous test candidates at ease.
* Ability to conduct tests with fairness and clear communication.
* Open to applicants from all backgrounds; no prior driver training or driving-related profession required.
Benefits
* Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of salary.
* 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day per year up to 30 days, plus 8 bank holidays and a privilege day for the King’s birthday.
* Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
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