Driving Examiner

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

Job summary

A public sector organization in Worthing is seeking friendly and proactive individuals to train as Driving Examiners. The role involves conducting driving tests and providing constructive feedback to candidates. Ideal candidates should have strong people skills and a willingness to learn, ensuring a supportive experience for nervous test takers. The position offers numerous benefits, including generous annual leave and a significant pension contribution.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution

25 days annual leave increasing with service

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• No background in driver training required.
• Experience in dealing with nervous individuals is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct driving tests and assess candidates' performance.
• Provide feedback clearly and sensitively after tests.
• Work full-time completing seven driving tests daily.

Skills

Exceptional people skills

Proactive attitude

Friendly demeanor

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.

Joining our department comes with many benefits, including:

Read more in the Benefits section below!

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You will use your exceptional people skills to put nervous test candidates at ease.

Responsibilities

• Conduct driving tests in the candidate’s vehicle and assess whether they meet the required standards to pass the test.
• Record performance on a tablet and provide both positive and constructively critical feedback clearly and sensitively after the test.
• Work full-time: 37 hours a week over seven days and complete seven driving tests each day.
• Work one weekend day of your choice each month; you will receive a weekday off when that weekend day is scheduled.

Qualifications and requirements

• Proactive, friendly, and safe drivers who’d like to train to become Driving Examiners.
• No specific background in driver training or a driving-related profession required.
• Strong people skills to put nervous candidates at ease.

Benefits

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of salary; Civil Service Pensions details available.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to 30 days), plus 8 bank holidays and a privilege day for the King’s birthday.
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance.