Commercial Vehicle Examiner (Enforcement) - Scotland
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 5th January 2026
đź“Ť Location: Inverness, Bishopbriggs, Livingston, Aberdeen.
Please select Glasgow if your preferred location is Bishopbriggs.
đź’· Salary: ÂŁ33,435 (Advertised salary is inclusive of a base salary of ÂŁ30,485 plus a technical allowance of ÂŁ2,950)
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
🕒 Contract Type: Permanent – Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time
Available positions: 10
We are looking for self-motivated individuals to join our professional enforcement team as a Commercial Vehicle Examiner, for shift working positions at strategic sites throughout the country.
Vehicle Examiners contribute to the integrity of road safety and standards to keep Britain moving safely and sustainably.
Top Responsibilities
What did you do this week?
* I carried out roadside checks and prohibited dangerous vehicles from continuing with their journeys.
* I wrote reports on my findings.
* I presented evidence at a Public Inquiry / Court.
* I attended a team meeting and collaborated with my colleagues.
* I made a difference to the safety of our roads.
A typical Commercial Vehicle Examiner will also:
* Analyse data, looking for discrepancies and trends.
* Answer technical queries from customers, offering advice, guidance and education as required.
* Keep their technical knowledge up to date and manage their personal development.
* Be an effective teammate and contribute to team events and meetings.
* Champion DVSA and road safety.
Benefits
* 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).
* 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, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
* Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
* 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
* Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.
About you
To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:
* You will have experience in the repair, maintenance or inspection of at least one type of vehicle, if not multiple, along with the relevant qualifications.
* This is a hands-on technical role where an eye for detail to spot defects and problems is highly important.
* The Vehicle Examiner role can be physically demanding, which could include working in inspection pits and getting in and out of vehicles.
Essential qualifications/licenses:
* Applicants are required to hold a full and current car driving licence.
* You must have a vocational related qualification in Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at level 3 or IMI ATA registration at diagnostic technician level, or IRTEC registration at advanced technician level.
How to Apply
👉 Read the full job description and apply using the link provided
This vacancy closes at 23:55 on Monday 5th January 2026