Driving Examiner

Government Recruitment Service; Hereford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking proactive and friendly individuals to train as Driving Examiners in Hereford. You will conduct driving tests to assess learner drivers' competence and provide constructive feedback. The role requires working 37 hours a week, with 7 tests per day and weekend coverage. Excellent people skills are essential, and no prior driver training experience is necessary. Competitive benefits include a generous pension contribution and annual leave.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 28.97%

25 days annual leave, increasing each year

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Must be a safe and competent driver.
• Ability to assess driving tests fairly and effectively.
• No prior experience in driver training required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct driving tests for candidates.
• Record performance on a tablet during the test.
• Provide feedback after the test.

Skills

Exceptional people skills

Ability to provide constructive feedback

Proactive and friendly demeanor

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.

Conducting the driving test in the candidate’s vehicle, you will assess whether they meet the expected standards to pass the test. You will use a tablet to record their performance during the test and give both positive and constructively critical feedback sensitively and clearly after the test has concluded.

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 driving tests for candidates and determine whether they meet the required standards to pass.
• Record performance on a tablet during the test and provide clear, constructive feedback after the test.
• Work 37 hours per week across seven days, with seven driving tests per day.
• Cover one weekend day per month, with a weekday off when scheduled.

Benefits

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to 30 days), plus 8 bank holidays and a privilege day for the King\'s birthday
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance

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