At a Glance
- Tasks: Assess driving skills and ensure road safety while providing clear instructions to learners.
- Company: Join the DVSA, a vital public service dedicated to road safety.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave, and excellent career development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible working options and a supportive, diverse workplace await you.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community by helping drivers become safe and responsible.
- Qualifications: Must be 23+, hold a full driving licence for 3 years, and have strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 30485 - 34485 £ per year.
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Driving Examiners. This vital public service role plays an important part in keeping Britain’s roads safe, as well as connecting people and their communities.
Top Responsibilities
- Communicate clearly with members of the public, giving clear instructions
- Put nervous drivers at ease
- Keep yourself, the driver, and other members of the public safe
- Have a strong awareness of your surroundings both within and outside of the car
- Use a tablet to record results during tests, maintaining accurate records
- Assess the competence of drivers undertaking practical driving tests, evaluating their ability to drive safely and responsibly under varying road and traffic conditions. Ensure that only those who meet the required standards are granted a driving licence
- Hold difficult conversations with the driver and deliver driving test outcomes sensitively, clearly, and professionally
Benefits
- Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary
- 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, 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 to encourage a great work‑life balance
About You
- Aged 23 or over (a requirement of the 3rd EU Driving Licence Directive – Directive 006/126)
- Have held a full manual UK or EU driving licence continuously for the last 3 years
- Have no more than 3 penalty points on your licence at time of application
- Understand and can demonstrate what safe driving looks like (you don't need a background in driver training or a driving‑related profession)
- Resilient and remain calm and composed in stressful situations
- Efficiently manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Strong observational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to give clear instructions, hold difficult conversations, and deliver messages sensitively
- Adapt your style to a diverse range of customers to ensure that every driver feels respected
- Make fair, impartial, evidence-based decisions
- Uphold high standards of professionalism and integrity
- Willing to travel to various test centres as required
Training
After the onboarding process is complete, successful candidates will start a 6‑week Driving Examiner training programme. This will equip you with everything that you need to know for the role. All Driving Examiners must pass this training programme. It is comprehensive and fast‑paced, so before you apply, please ensure that you are ready and willing to undertake the 6‑week full‑time training programme. Driving Examiners can work a range of work patterns but the training is delivered on a full‑time basis to allow you the necessary time to learn the skills for the role.
- Week 1: at your designated test centre
- Weeks 2–6: Driving test control & assessment training at a regional training facility. This may be residential, with expenses covered by DVSA
Driving Examiner employer: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is an exceptional employer, offering a rewarding role as a Driving Examiner in East London, where you can contribute to road safety and community connectivity. With a generous benefits package including a substantial pension contribution, flexible working options, and excellent career development opportunities, DVSA fosters a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. Join a diverse team dedicated to making a difference while enjoying a healthy work-life balance and access to various staff support initiatives.
Contact Details:
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Recruitment Team
