Driving Examiner

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

Job summary

A government agency is seeking Driving Examiners to assess learner drivers' competency. You will conduct driving tests, provide feedback, and work flexible hours. This role is essential for ensuring road safety and requires exceptional people skills. Ideal candidates should have a proactive approach and enjoy working with people. The position offers a competitive benefits package including pension contributions and annual leave.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 28.97%

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Must be a safe and competent driver.
• No background in driver training required.
• Proactive and friendly demeanor.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Exceptional people skills

Assessment skills

Ability to provide constructive 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.

Responsibilities

• You will use your exceptional people skills to put nervous test candidates at ease.
• Conduct the driving test in the candidate’s vehicle and 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 sensibly 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 a privilege day for the King’s birthday
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

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