Driving Examiner

Government Recruitment Service; Chorley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization in Chorley is looking for a Driving Examiner to ensure road safety and evaluate driver competence. You will conduct practical driving tests, provide clear instructions to applicants, and maintain accurate records of results. Ideal candidates should possess strong driving skills, the ability to remain calm under pressure, and excellent communication skills. This role offers a variety of benefits including annual leave, pension contributions and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 28.97%

25 days annual leave, increasing with service

8 bank holidays and a privilege day for the King’s birthday

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly with members of the public.
• Strong awareness of surroundings both within and outside the car.
• Ability to conduct practical driving tests and evaluate drivers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct driving tests and ensure safety.
• Assess drivers' ability to drive safely under varying conditions.
• Maintain accurate records of test results.

Skills

Good driving skills

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment

Sensitively giving feedback

Job description

Do you have good driving skills and always follow the Highway Code?

Are you a resilient person who can remain cool, calm, and collected under pressure?

Can you multi-task in a fast-paced environment?

Are you good at giving feedback sensitively?

If so, we’d love to hear from you!

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 a privilege day for the King’s birthday

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

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.

As a Driving Examiner, you will work at a DVSA driving test centre with a team of professionals. You will spend your day conducting driving tests; each test is approximately 57 minutes long and Examiners working full-time are expected to complete 7 tests a day. During the tests you will:

• 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 driver’s 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 license
• Hold difficult conversations with the driver and deliver driving test outcomes sensitively, clearly, and professionally

As well as carrying out driving tests you’ll be collaborating with colleagues, discussing the current local traffic conditions on test routes and finding alternatives if there are problems like roadworks, and sharing ideas about how to improve the service for customers as well light admin such as writing up feedback for test candidates, checking your schedule and answering customer queries.

At all times, our Driving Examiners uphold impartiality, professionalism, and integrity, and act as a role model for the DVSA and Civil Service.

Want to know more? Check out our Careers site: Driving Examiner Roles - Department for Transport Careers