Heavy Vehicle Compliance & Testing Officer

Government Recruitment Service; Aviemore; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service Pension

Annual leave

Flexible working

Job summary

Government Recruitment Service in Aviemore is seeking a Heavy Vehicle Technical Officer to assess complex vehicle applications and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. You will review first tests, conversions and type‑approved vehicles, providing expert input to DVSA processes.

The role involves advising frontline staff, collaborating with operators and manufacturers, managing risks, and supporting continuous improvement in a busy vehicle testing network.

Responsibilities

• Assess heavy vehicle statutory test applications for first tests and conversions, ensuring compliance.
• Assess applications of approved vehicles via ECWVTA teams.
• Provide technical support to non-technical processing teams and advise front‑line staff, operators, manufacturers, trade organisations and the public.
• Investigate possible solutions to mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with the Vehicle Policy Team on new initiatives and regulatory changes.
• Communicate clearly with internal and external customers to clarify requirements and respond.
• Support the Heavy Vehicle Processing Manager and represent DVSA at trade events.
• Maintain relevant databases.

Job description

Government Recruitment Service in Aviemore is seeking a Heavy Vehicle Technical Officer to assess complex vehicle applications and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. You will review first tests, conversions and type‑approved vehicles, providing expert input to DVSA processes.

The role involves advising frontline staff, collaborating with operators and manufacturers, managing risks, and supporting continuous improvement in a busy vehicle testing network.