Driving Examiner

Government Recruitment Service; Tendring; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in the UK is seeking proactive individuals to train as Driving Examiners. Responsibilities include conducting driving tests and providing feedback to candidates. No prior driving instruction background is necessary. Successful candidates will enjoy benefits like a generous pension and annual leave. Flexible working options are available, ensuring a balance between work and personal life.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 28.97%

25 days annual leave

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Friendly demeanor to help nervous candidates.
• Willingness to train as a Driving Examiner.
• Ability to work weekends and adapt to varying schedules.

Responsibilities

• Conduct driving tests and evaluate candidate performance.
• Provide constructive feedback post-test.
• Work 37 hours each week with weekend duties.

Skills

Exceptional people skills

Proactivity

Safety awareness

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.

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

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

Responsibilities

• Use exceptional people skills to put nervous test candidates at ease.
• Conduct driving tests in the candidate’s vehicle and assess whether they meet the required standards to pass the test.
• Use a tablet to record performance during the test and provide both positive and constructively critical feedback 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, with a weekday off when scheduled.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Proactive, friendly, and safe drivers who’re willing to train to become Driving Examiners
• No requirement for prior driver training or a driving-related profession; Driving Examiners come from all walks of life
• Ability to work across a seven-day week and accommodate weekend scheduling