Senior Heavy Vehicle Technical Lead — Compliance & Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service Pension 28.97%

Annual leave 25 days (+1 per year) + 8

Flexible working options

Job summary

Government Recruitment Service in Atherton is hiring a Heavy Vehicle Technical Officer to assess heavy vehicle applications and ensure compliance with DVSA standards. You will advise on technical queries and support processing teams while collaborating with operators, manufacturers and policy staff to manage risks and drive improvements.

You will contribute to a safer, more efficient vehicle testing network and uphold high standards of safety and customer-focused service.

Qualifications

• Experience assessing heavy vehicle applications and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Ability to advise non-technical teams and stakeholders.
• Collaborative leadership to support teams and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional assessment of heavy vehicle test applications for first tests and conversions.
• Respond to technical queries and act as advisory service to frontline staff, operators and manufacturers.
• Collaborate with policy teams on new initiatives and standards, and ensure safety and compliance.
• Maintain relevant databases as required.

Job description

Government Recruitment Service in Atherton is hiring a Heavy Vehicle Technical Officer to assess heavy vehicle applications and ensure compliance with DVSA standards. You will advise on technical queries and support processing teams while collaborating with operators, manufacturers and policy staff to manage risks and drive improvements.

You will contribute to a safer, more efficient vehicle testing network and uphold high standards of safety and customer-focused service.