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: Bedford
* Company: Government Recruitment Service
* Job type: Permanent
* Job reference: 425755/83
Overview
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’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.
Responsibilities
* Assess practical driving tests in the candidate’s vehicle to determine whether they meet the required standards to pass the test.
* Use a tablet to record performance during the test and provide constructive feedback after the test.
* Deliver a calm, supportive experience to nervous candidates and maintain safety throughout the assessment.
* Work full time, 37 hours per week, across seven days, with seven driving tests per day and one weekend day per month (weekday off when scheduled).
Benefits
* Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of salary (Civil Service Pensions).
* 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day per year of service (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.
Disability Confident
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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. In some recruitment situations, the number of interviews offered may be limited due to high volume, seasonal, or peak times.
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