Lead Heavy Vehicle Compliance Officer

Government Recruitment Service; Dover; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

Annual leave

Flexible working

Job summary

Government Recruitment Service in Dover is seeking a Heavy Vehicle Technical Officer to join the DVSA Vehicle Services leadership. You will assess heavy vehicle applications, ensure compliance with DVSA and ECWVTA standards, and advise front line teams.

You will work with policy teams, operators and manufacturers, manage risks, and help develop guidance while maintaining safety and service standards across the vehicle testing network.

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy vehicle testing and approvals.
• Knowledge of DVSA and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and provide clear guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional assessment of heavy vehicle statutory test applications for first test and conversions, ensuring compliance.
• Assess applications of ECWVTA-approved vehicles and provide technical support to non-technical teams.
• Respond to technical queries from processing teams and external parties in a timely manner.
• Investigate solutions to mitigate risks and advise on regulatory changes.
• Collaborate withPolicy Team on new initiatives and develop new requirements and standards.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers to clarify requirements.
• Provide support to Heavy Vehicle Processing Manager and represent DVSA at trade events.
• Maintain relevant databases as required.

Skills

Regulatory standards knowledge

DVSA procedures

Risk assessment

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Relevant technical degree or professional qualification

Job description

Government Recruitment Service in Dover is seeking a Heavy Vehicle Technical Officer to join the DVSA Vehicle Services leadership. You will assess heavy vehicle applications, ensure compliance with DVSA and ECWVTA standards, and advise front line teams.

You will work with policy teams, operators and manufacturers, manage risks, and help develop guidance while maintaining safety and service standards across the vehicle testing network.