Driving Examiner

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

Job summary

A government agency in Maidstone is seeking Driving Examiners to assess the driving competency of learner drivers. The role requires exceptional people skills and the ability to conduct driving tests. Full-time positions work 37 hours per week, and flexible benefits include a generous pension contribution and annual leave. No prior experience in driver training is required.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 28.97%

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working options for work-life balance

Qualifications

• Must be proactive and friendly.
• No prior driving instruction experience needed.
• Willingness to work full-time hours including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Put nervous candidates at ease during tests.
• Conduct driving tests in candidates' vehicles.
• Record performance and provide feedback.

Skills

Exceptional people skills

Ability to assess driving standards

Job description

Overview

DVSA driving examiners assess whether learner drivers (and 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.

Responsibilities

• You will use your exceptional people skills to put nervous test candidates at ease.
• Conducting the driving test in the candidate’s vehicle to assess whether they meet the expected standards to pass the test.
• You will use a tablet to record performance during the test and provide 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.

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

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