HGV/PSV MOT Tester - England

Reference number: 398299

Salary: GBP30,149 (inclusive of a base salary of GBP25,159 and GBP4,990 of allowances including Technical - GBP2,590, Flexibility - GBP2,400). A London Weighting Allowance of GBP4,000 may also be payable within specific locations. A fully insured and taxed lease car and a Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97% are included.

Contract type: Permanent

Location: Bournemouth, Burton-upon-Trent, Cambridge, Cannock, Cleckheaton, Coventry, Dartford, Enfield, Garforth, Gloucester, Kettering, Knottingley, Liverpool, Manchester, Morley, Northampton, Peterborough, Poole, Preston, Salisbury, Stafford, Walsall, Wellingborough, Wisbech, Wolverhampton

About the job

A maximum weight Heavy Goods Vehicle is presented to you for its annual test. Your ability to spot a defect is crucial, and your understanding of road-worthiness standards is essential. You will determine if the vehicle is legally compliant and protect the public from unsafe vehicles. This role is known internally as a Vehicle Standards Assessor.

Job description

As a Vehicle Standards Assessor, you will:

1. Conduct annual test inspections.
2. Record results digitally and issue documentation.
3. Offer advice on vehicle safety and maintenance.
4. Ensure larger vehicles are safe to be on Britain’s roads.
5. Contribute to the safety of all road users.
6. Be deployed from home and travel to a number of 3rd party testing facilities.
7. Work flexibly in-line with the operating model.

To find out more about the job and DVSA, please join us either at one of our virtual events or at one of our face-to-face open days. You will have an opportunity to ask questions and can register for an event.

Person specification

To be successful in this role, you must have a minimum of 3 years hands-on experience in the repair, maintenance, or inspection of at least one type of road vehicle (e.g., car, HGV, PSV). You must hold a full and current car driving licence and possess good customer service skills. You should already hold, or be willing to work towards, relevant qualifications in motor vehicle repair (e.g., iRTEC or IMI).

Additional Information

Vehicle Standards Assessors work an average of 37 hours per week, conducting tests out of 3rd party Authorised Testing Facilities (ATFs). Please consider the location you apply for; we recommend being within 30-45 minutes travel time of your chosen location. You must be willing to travel a wide geographical area on specific DVSA business, with the occasional overnight stay. You will be provided with a fully insured and taxed lease car for both work and personal use, with other running costs covered.

We encourage part-time applicants, but please note there is a business requirement for successful applicants to be available to work 28 hours per week. This role doesn’t require physical repair work, but involves climbing into larger vehicles and inspecting the underside.

Extensive training on all aspects of the role will be provided, lasting around 16 weeks, mostly at ATFs and online using Microsoft Teams, with a few weeks of expenses-paid training at DVSA locations, usually in Bristol or Manchester. The training is completed on a full-time basis, which is non-negotiable.

About Us

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) helps keep Britain moving, safely and sustainably. We do this by helping people through a lifetime of safe and sustainable journeys, ensuring their vehicles are safe to drive, and protecting them from unsafe drivers and vehicles.

We are working hard to:

1. Make roads safer.
2. Improve services for our customers.
3. Make road transport greener and healthier.
4. Harness the potential of technology and data.
5. Grow and level up the economy.

Licences

You must hold a current Full UK Drivers Licence.

Additional information:

Salary: GBP30,149
Frequency: Per year
Employment type: Full-time