Heavy Vehicle Technical Officer - Compliance & Advisory

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

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service pension 28.97%

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Flexible working options

Job summary

Government Recruitment Service is seeking a Heavy Vehicle Technical Officer in Axbridge. The role focuses on assessing complex heavy vehicle applications to ensure compliance with statutory testing and approval requirements before entry and during service.

The post supports DVSA standards, collaborates with operators, manufacturers, and policy teams, and plays a pivotal role in risk management, technical guidance, and continuous improvement within Vehicle Services.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional assessment of heavy vehicle statutory test applications for first test and conversions, checking reports and documentation for compliance.
• Offer technical support to processing teams and act as advisory service to operators, manufacturers, and the public on DVSA and related services.
• Investigate possible solutions to mitigate risks and support new initiatives and standards in collaboration with policy teams.

Job description

Government Recruitment Service is seeking a Heavy Vehicle Technical Officer in Axbridge. The role focuses on assessing complex heavy vehicle applications to ensure compliance with statutory testing and approval requirements before entry and during service.

The post supports DVSA standards, collaborates with operators, manufacturers, and policy teams, and plays a pivotal role in risk management, technical guidance, and continuous improvement within Vehicle Services.