419250 Enforcement Support Officer
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Apply before 11:55 pm on Friday 29th August 2025
Location: Ashford (Kent)
Salary: £33,210 - The advertised salary is inclusive of a base salary of £25,159 and a shift working allowance of £8,051
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
Contract Type: Permanent – Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time
We have an exciting opportunity for an Enforcement Support Officer to join our team. If you would like a job where no two days are the same and to also have the chance to make a real difference to Road Safety & Environmental Standards, then this is the role for you! You'll provide support by means of stopping vehicles for other enforcement staff, thus contributing to the maintenance and improvement of Road Safety & Environmental Standards. The role would require you to work to a 5-week rota consisting of early, late and night shifts, for this you will be rewarded with an attractive allowance for this.
Top Responsibilities
* Directing / causing vehicles to stop, using vehicles or other methods, to enable staff from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) to undertake road safety inspections.
* Contributing to the efficiency of roadside checks by making sure the equipment and vehicles are available and fit for use.
* Providing basic IT and clerical support during roadside checks, and other associated tasks.
* Carrying out minimum maintenance and upkeep of “High-Viz” vehicles (oil, water, tyre pressures & condition etc).
* Assisting in the administration of the check site by confirming staff resources are available.
* Assisting the Area Management Team in ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements.
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £33,210, Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency contributes £9,620 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
Alongside your salary of £32,899, Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency contributes £9,530 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic 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:
* Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong customer service focus.
* Ability to be confident and can remain composed, expressing yourself in a clear and professional manner.
* Be able to multitask and relish a varied workload.
* You will have a flexible, can do attitude allowing you to adjust to different environments and the requirements and strategic direction of the Agency.
Essential licenses:
* Applicants are required to hold a full clean category B driving licence.
You will be required to provide evidence that you hold any essential 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 https://bit.ly/45p9uwR
This vacancy closes at 23:55 on Friday 29th August 2025.
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