HGV/PSV MOT Tester – England

Government Recruitment Service; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in the UK seeks a Vehicle Standards Assessor to ensure the safety of larger vehicles. You will conduct annual inspections, record results, and provide advice on maintenance. The role offers flexible working options and a substantial pension contribution. Ideal candidates should possess a strong attention to detail and a thorough understanding of vehicle standards.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 28.97%

25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 per year up to 30

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Ability to spot defects in vehicles.
• Knowledge of road-worthiness standards.
• Experience in conducting vehicle inspections.

Responsibilities

• Conduct annual test inspections.
• Record results digitally and issue documentation.
• Advise on vehicle safety and maintenance.
• Ensure larger vehicles are safe for roads.
• Travel to various testing facilities.
• Work flexibly within operating model.

Skills

Attention to detail

Understanding of vehicle standards

Safety compliance knowledge

Job description

A maximum weight Heavy Goods Vehicle is presented to you for its annual test.

Your ability to spot a defect is crucial.

Your understanding of road-worthiness standards is essential.

You determine if the vehicle is legally compliant.

You protect the public from unsafe vehicles.

You are a Vehicle Standards Assessor.

Please note: this role is known internally as a Vehicle Standards Assessor and will be referenced as this throughout.

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, helping them keep their vehicles safe to drive, and protecting them from unsafe drivers and vehicles.

We’re working hard to:

• Make roads safer
• Improve services for our customers
• Make road transport greener and healthier
• Harness the potential of technology and data
• Grow and level up the economy

Joining our department comes with many benefits, including:

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King’s birthday
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

Read more in the Benefits section below!

Find out more about what it's like working a DVSA:

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency - Department for Transport Careers

As a Vehicle Standards Assessor, you will:

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

To view the responsibilities of the role in more detail, please see the attached Role Profile.

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 lots of questions. You can register for an event here. There are a number of DVSA events scheduled, so please be sure to select one of the Vehicle Standards Assessor events.