Heavy Vehicle Technical Advisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

Annual leave 25 days + holidays

Flexible working options

Job summary

Government Recruitment Service is seeking a Heavy Vehicle Technical Officer in Blackburn to lead technical assessments of complex vehicle applications and ensure compliance with DVSA standards. You will work with operators, manufacturers, and policy teams to monitor testing, manage risks, and support new requirements.

The role supports a busy operation with focus on safety and high service standards, offering pension contributions, generous leave, and flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Experience assessing heavy vehicle test applications.
• Knowledge of DVSA standards and ECWVTA processes is a plus.
• Ability to communicate complex technical issues clearly to non-technical teams.
• Strong problem solving to mitigate risks in a regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional assessment of heavy vehicle statutory test applications for first tests and conversions.
• Respond to technical queries from non-technical processing teams and advise frontline staff.
• Investigate possible solutions to solve issues or mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with Vehicle Policy Team on new initiatives and developing standards.

Skills

Technical assessment

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder influence

Team leadership

Customer service

Job description

Government Recruitment Service is seeking a Heavy Vehicle Technical Officer in Blackburn to lead technical assessments of complex vehicle applications and ensure compliance with DVSA standards. You will work with operators, manufacturers, and policy teams to monitor testing, manage risks, and support new requirements.

The role supports a busy operation with focus on safety and high service standards, offering pension contributions, generous leave, and flexible working options.