Driving Examiner

Government Recruitment Service; Derby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in the United Kingdom is seeking enthusiastic individuals to train as Driving Examiners. In this full-time role, you will assess learner drivers' safety and competency while conducting practical driving tests. No prior experience in driver training is needed, but excellent people skills are essential. The position offers great benefits including an employer pension contribution and a generous leave policy.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 28.97%

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Exceptional people skills to ease nervous test candidates.

Responsibilities

• Conduct the driving test and assess candidates' performance.
• Provide constructive feedback after the test.

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.

You will use your exceptional people skills to put nervous test candidates at ease.

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, but you’ll get a weekday off each time one is scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Conduct the driving test in the candidate’s vehicle and assess whether they meet the expected standards to pass the test.
• Record performance on a tablet and provide both positive and constructively critical feedback sensitively and clearly after the test.

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 plus a privilege day for the King’s birthday.
• Flexible working options that support a good 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.