Driving Examiner

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency; Wales; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government agency in Wales is seeking a Driving Examiner to conduct driving tests and assess candidates' readiness. This role requires exceptional people skills, a deep appreciation for diversity, and knowledge of UK road procedures. The agency offers a flexible work-life balance, ongoing training, and generous benefits, including up to 27% pension contributions.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Public holidays

Flexible working options

Employer pension contribution up to 27%

Qualifications

• Must hold a UK or EU driving licence for at least three years.
• No more than three penalty points on your licence.
• Good knowledge of the highway code and correct road procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee seven driving examinations a day.
• Determine whether candidates meet the expected standards.
• Provide both positive and negative feedback to candidates.

Skills

Exceptional people skills

Strong communication skills

Calm under pressure

Knowledge of highway code

Job description

Driving Examiner

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Tongwynlais
£28,119
Permanent
Full time

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Driving Examiners

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)

£28,119 + excellent benefits

Various locations

Help us deliver 1.9 million driving tests every year!

About us

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is a fascinating place in which to forge your career. Tasked with keeping Britain moving safely and sustainably, we have a significant impact not only on road safety, but also the life moments that can only be enjoyed when people can easily travel to their destinations. As a Driving Examiner you will be at the heart of this mission, as you will help us ensure people get their driving future off to a great start.

We are looking for proactive, friendly and safe drivers who would like to train to become fully qualified Driving Examiners.

We will provide all the training you need, to get your career off to an incredible start

Our test centres are grouped into clusters, so we will ask you to select a cluster that is local to you. Once a job offer has been made, you will start your training online, before undertaking practical training at a local test centre. When this stage is complete, you will have up to three weeks of guidance at one of our regional training facilities before embarking on a fulfilling and varied career in which you will assess the readiness of drivers who are seeking to secure their licences.

On a day-to-day basis, you can expect to meet people from all walks of life as you oversee seven driving examinations a day. While many of these customers will be understandably nervous, you'll use your exceptional people skills to put them at ease while you talk them through your instructions. Using a tablet to record your results, you will determine whether or not they are meeting the expected standards, and you will have the tact and diplomacy to deliver both positive and negative outcomes.

To make the most of this challenge

It's really important to us that every learner and driving instructor feels respected, so it goes without saying that you will have a deep appreciation for diversity and inclusivity, and this will be underpinned by exceptional verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Calm and unflappable under pressure, you will, of course, be a safe driver who has held a UK or EU driving licence for at least three years. You must also have no more than three penalty points on your licence, and you will have a good knowledge of the highway code and correct road procedures.

Crucially, you will be friendly and team-spirited, with a passion for setting standards that drivers will uphold for years to come.

What you can expect in return

Aside from a deeply satisfying career and ongoing training and development opportunities, we can offer you an excellent work-life balance through flexible working options, 25 days of annual leave, all public holidays and an extra privilege day to mark the King's birthday. You will also receive a range of additional benefits including an employer contribution to your pension of up to 27%.

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.