Driving Examiner

Government Recruitment Service; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Sunderland is seeking individuals to train as Driving Examiners. This role involves assessing learner drivers' competency and providing feedback. No experience in driver training is necessary. Employees enjoy generous leave entitlements, a strong pension scheme, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 28.97%

25 days annual leave, increasing with service

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• No prior background in driving instruction required.
• Ability to assess safety and competency.
• Strong communication skills to ease candidates.

Responsibilities

• Conduct driving tests and assess candidates.
• Provide sensitive feedback after the test.
• Work a flexible schedule with weekend requirements.

Skills

Exceptional people 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 DVSA.

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.

Read more in the Benefits section below!

Working at DVSA

Find out more about what it's like working at DVSA Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency - Department for Transport Careers

What you will do

• 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 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 7 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.

Note: You do not need a background in driver training or a driving-related profession to join us.