Driving Examiner

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

Job summary

A public sector organization in Chorley seeks Driving Examiners to assess the driving competency of learner drivers. Candidates do not need prior driver training experience, but must possess excellent people skills and a proactive attitude. Full-time commitment required, with flexibility options for work-life balance. Comprehensive benefits package included, such as pension contributions and annual leave.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution

25 days annual leave

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Friendly and proactive demeanor.
• Willingness to train and learn.

Responsibilities

• Put test candidates at ease.
• Conduct driving tests and assess candidates.
• Record performance and provide feedback.
• Work full-time: approximately 37 hours per week.

Skills

Exceptional people skills

Ability to provide feedback

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 by DVSA.

Joining our department comes with many benefits, including:

• 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 and a privilege day for the King’s birthday
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

Read more in the Benefits section below!

Find out more about what it's like working at DVSA Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency - Department for Transport Careers.

Responsibilities

1. Use exceptional people skills to put nervous test candidates at ease.
2. Conduct driving tests in the candidate’s vehicle and assess whether they meet the required standards to pass the test.
3. Record performance using a tablet and provide both positive and constructively critical feedback clearly after the test.
4. Work full time: 37 hours a week over seven days; expected to complete seven driving tests each day.
5. One weekend day of your choice is required to be worked each month, with a weekday off when scheduled.

Qualifications

You will be joining a department that values diverse backgrounds: you don't need a background in driver training or a driving-related profession to join us.

Read more about what it's like working at DVSA Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency - Department for Transport Careers.