Driving Examiner

Government Recruitment Service; Buxton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in the UK is seeking proactive individuals to train as Driving Examiners. You will assess learner drivers during practical tests, ensuring safety on the roads. Offering 25 days annual leave, pension contributions, and flexible working options, this role is perfect for friendly and safe drivers wanting to make a difference.

Benefits

Pension contribution of 28.97%

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Friendly and safe drivers with a proactive attitude.
• No prior driving training background required.

Responsibilities

• Put nervous test candidates at ease during the test.
• Assess candidates' driving ability against expected standards.
• Record performance and provide feedback post-test.
• Work full-time with a structured schedule including weekends.

Skills

Exceptional people skills

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Job description

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’re looking for proactive, friendly, and safe drivers who’d 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 DVSA.

Responsibilities

• Use exceptional people skills to put nervous test candidates at ease.
• Conduct the driving test in the candidate’s vehicle and assess whether they meet the expected standards to pass the test.
• Use a tablet to record performance during the test and provide positive and constructively critical feedback after the test.
• Full-time driving examiners work 37 hours a week over seven days and are expected to complete seven driving tests each day.
• One weekend day of your choice is required to be worked each month, with a weekday off when one is scheduled.

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), plus 8 bank holidays
• Flexible working options that support a good work-life balance

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