Driving Examiners

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Eastleigh is seeking Driving Examiners to oversee driving tests, ensuring high standards are met. Training will be provided, and you'll enjoy an excellent work-life balance with flexible working options and generous leave. Ideal candidates are friendly, proactive drivers with strong communication skills and a passion for road safety.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution up to 27%

25 days of annual leave

Public holidays plus an extra privilege day

Qualifications

• Must hold a UK or EU driving licence for at least three years.
• No more than three penalty points on the licence.
• Deep appreciation for diversity and inclusivity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee seven driving examinations a day.
• Use a tablet to record results and assess drivers.
• Deliver both positive and negative outcomes tactfully.

Skills

Exceptional people skills

Tact and diplomacy

Calmness under pressure

Knowledge of the highway code

Communication skills

Job description

Driving Examiners

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Hedge End

£28,119

Permanent

Full time

CLOSING SOON

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. As such, 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%.

So if you are ready to embark on an interesting career in which no two days will ever present you with the same experiences, then don't hesitate to get in touch.