Traffic Examiner (High Risk Traffic Initiative – Carlisle)

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA); Carlisle; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK government agency is seeking a Traffic Examiner in Carlisle to ensure road safety and compliance through vehicle inspections and monitoring. This full-time position offers a salary of £39,544, benefits including a substantial pension contribution, and opportunities for career development. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and a full UK driving licence. The role includes a rotating shift pattern and aims at maintaining high standards of road safety in the UK.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 28.97%

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Excellent career development opportunities

24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Hands-on technical role focusing on detailing anomalies and problems.
• Ability to work rotating shifts including early, late, and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Carry out roadside checks on vehicles to ensure compliance.
• Inspect tachograph records for discrepancies.
• Prepare reports for prosecution and the Traffic Commissioner.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Eye for Detail

Resilience

IT Skills

Education

Full UK driving licence

Job description

434874 Traffic Examiner (High Risk Traffic Initiative – Carlisle)

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 17th November 2025

📍 Location: Carlisle

💷 Salary: £39,544 (The advertised salary includes a base salary of £30,485 and a shift working payment of £9,059)

A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

🕒 Contract Type: Permanent – Full-time, Shift working

🏆 Roles Available: 1

You have just contributed to ensuring that Britain’s roads are one of the safest in Europe.

How did you do that?

You’re on a check-site next to a busy motorway, inspecting a HGV belonging to a company with a high infringement rate. The driver is keen to finish the route and unhappy with the interruption.

You use your knowledge and experience to assess and monitor the tachograph records. Finding that the driver has been driving for too long without a break, you state your case as to why they must not drive any further and take a break, immediately.

The driver is not happy, but you keep a level head to explain the consequences and the impact on road safety.

You are a DVSA Traffic Examiner.

We are looking for self‑motivated individuals to join our professional enforcement team as a Commercial Vehicle Traffic Examiner.

Traffic Examiners contribute to the integrity of road safety and standards to keep Britain moving safely and sustainably.

Top Responsibilities

What can you do in a week?

• Carry out roadside checks on vehicles and prohibit dangerous vehicles and drivers at various locations such as fixed enforcement sites, coach parks and motorway service areas.
• Complete inspections of vehicles to ensure they were compliant with - weight, operator’s licence, drivers’ hours, vehicle excise, driving licence and Construction and Use Regulations.
• Inspect and analyse tachograph records for discrepancies or anomalies.
• Prepare accurate and detailed reports and papers for prosecution cases or the Traffic Commissioner.
• Answer driver’s hours queries from customers, offering advice, guidance and education as required.
• Attend team meetings and collaborate with colleagues.
• You will make a difference to the safety of our roads every day.

A typical Traffic Examiner will also:

• Work on behalf of the Traffic Area Office. Investigating environmental complaints into illegal parking and operations of vehicles.
• Preparing case papers and recommendations on investigation of the instigation of court proceeding and present evidence on behalf of DVSA in Court.
• Ensure high levels of Customer Service and maintain good relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure Health & Safety standards are maintained by the team at DVSA and non DVSA locations.
• Contribute to achievement of the DVSA business plan.
• Continue their personal development, including professional competency, knowledge and skills.
• Support DVSA compliance, safety and security commitments through adherence to and championing of policy, procedures and development.

Benefits

• 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).
• 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
• Access to the staff discount portal.
• Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
• Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work‑life balance.

About you

This is a hands‑on technical role where an eye for detail to spot anomalies and problems is highly important.

This is an excellent opportunity to access a new career path. Don’t worry, we won’t expect you to be an expert in the role straight away. Rest assured; we will provide you with all the training you need.

What we particularly need from you are skills such as:

• Communication
• Teamwork
• Eye for Detail
• Resilience
• IT Skills

Additional Information

Shift pattern details: Rotating shift pattern of early shifts, late shifts and night shifts.

Licences

Applicants are required to hold a full UK driving licence.

How to Apply

👉 Read the full job description and apply here https://bit.ly/4hI0uaB

This vacancy closes at 23:55 on Monday 17th November 2025