Overview
Join to apply for the Remote Enforcement Examiner (Technical) role at the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
Salary and benefits
Salary: £32,475 (Advertised salary is inclusive of a base salary of £29,525 plus a technical allowance of £2,950)
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
Contract Type: Permanent – Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time
25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days). 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday. Access to the staff discount portal. Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department (e.g., CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.). Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities. 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff. Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
Role
You will work within the Remote Enforcement Office to ensure that accurate and thorough assessments are completed, highlighting areas of non-compliance across the Enforcement Spectrum. You will be empowered to make recommendations and decisions, alongside taking appropriate follow-up action. You will conduct technical analysis of mechanical prohibition information and maintenance systems. You will review and assess levels of compliance and conduct tasks in relation to the HGV, PSV and light vehicle MOT testing scheme.
Top Responsibilities
* Triage and conduct risk assessments for compliance with legislative regulations of S Marked prohibitions issued by enforcement network staff. You will work with network staff to ensure correct recording or removal of prohibitions as required.
* Technical assessment of emission cheat device cases or other vehicle system cases, for referral to Desk Based Assessments and investigations.
* Interrogation, assessment and preparation of evidence to establish further actions that may need to be taken forward by enforcement network staff, issuing of improvement notices and providing guidance to vehicle operators.
* Create and provide intelligence and evidential reports using ANPR data, when requested for prosecution, public inquiry or internal purposes, in line with the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act.
* Preparation for accurate and detailed reports to follow up enforcement, prosecution or other actions within appropriate timescales.
* Develop and maintain good relationships with internal and external stakeholders, providing advice and education as required.
About you
To be successful in this role you will need the following experience:
* Excellent oral and written communication skills, including handling challenging conversations.
* Knowledge of the transport industry, vehicle testing (HGV/PSV or light vehicle) and/or a law enforcement role.
* Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.
* Experience of probing for information and gathering further detail.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* A vocational related qualification in Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair and level 3, or IMI ATA registration and diagnostic technician level, or IRTEC registration at advanced technician level.
* A full and current UK driving license.
You will be required to provide evidence that you hold any essential qualifications/licenses at some point during the recruitment process. If you cannot provide evidence, your application will be withdrawn.
How to Apply
Read the full job description and apply here: bit.ly/47EKe7o
This vacancy closes at 23:55 on Sunday 21st September 2025.
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