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: Bletchley
Company: Government Recruitment Service
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 425755/86
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 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
* Conduct driving tests in the candidate\'s vehicle and assess whether they meet the required standards to pass.
* Use a tablet to record performance during the test and provide positive and constructive feedback after the test is concluded.
* Put nervous candidates at ease and maintain a professional, fair testing environment.
* Work full-time (37 hours per week) over seven days, with seven driving tests expected per day and one weekend day per month (weekday off when that weekend is scheduled).
Qualifications and skills
* Excellent people skills and the ability to communicate clearly and sensitively.
* Ability to assess candidate performance objectively and provide constructive feedback.
* Flexibility to work across seven days and adapt to schedule requirements.
* No requirement for a background in driver training; suitable for applicants from diverse backgrounds.
Benefits
* Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of salary.
* 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.
Additional notes
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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.
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