Road Safety Vehicle Examiner — Enforcement

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension 28.97%

25 days annual leave

8 Bank Holidays + Privilege Day

Career development opportunities

Flexible working options

Staff discount portal

Job summary

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency is hiring a Commercial Vehicle Examiner (Enforcement) for London with multiple posts across Bexleyheath, Leatherhead, Edmonton and Barnet. The role focuses on inspecting commercial vehicles, identifying defects, and enforcing safety rules while advising drivers and operators.

In this hands-on, public-facing position you will conduct roadside checks, determine if vehicles may continue, and document findings for legal or court proceedings.

Qualifications

• Full and current driving licence required.
• Vocational qualification in Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at level 3 or IMI/IRTEC/associated registration.

Responsibilities

• Carry out roadside checks and stop unsafe vehicles from continuing their journeys.
• Prepare clear reports based on findings and present evidence when required.
• Work with partner agencies to support enforcement activity and safety.

Skills

Vehicle inspection

Technical judgement

Communication

Enforcement

Education

MV Maintenance Level 3

Job description

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency is hiring a Commercial Vehicle Examiner (Enforcement) for London with multiple posts across Bexleyheath, Leatherhead, Edmonton and Barnet. The role focuses on inspecting commercial vehicles, identifying defects, and enforcing safety rules while advising drivers and operators.

In this hands-on, public-facing position you will conduct roadside checks, determine if vehicles may continue, and document findings for legal or court proceedings.