Vehicle Standards Assessor

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA); United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 23,946 - 29,267; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension contribution of 28.97%

25 days annual leave

8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day

Access to staff discount portal

Latest IT and Tech devices

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working options

Job summary

A government agency in the UK seeks a Vehicle Standards Assessor to ensure compliance and safety of heavy goods vehicles. Responsibilities include conducting MOT tests, recording results, and advising on vehicle safety. The role requires a full UK driving license and a minimum of 3 years' experience in vehicle maintenance or inspection. Benefits include a competitive salary, employer pension contribution, flexible working options, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• A full UK driving license is required.
• Minimum of 3 years hands-on experience in vehicle repair, maintenance or inspection.

Responsibilities

• Carry out MOT tests and associated schemes.
• Record test information and results and issue documentation.
• Offer advice on vehicle safety.
• Ensure larger vehicles are safe to be on Britain’s roads.

Skills

Customer service skills

Job description

📍 Location: Amesbury, Andover, Basingstoke, Bedford, Biggleswade, Cambridge, Coventry, Enfield, Grays, Hemel Hempstead, King’s Lynn, Leighton Buzzard, Maidstone, Milton Keynes, Peterborough, Rugby, Stevenage, Witham, Edmonton

Advertised salary is inclusive of a base salary of £26,607 and £4,990 of allowances which consists of:

• Flexibility - £2,400

Please note: a London Weighting Allowance of £4,000 may also be payable additionally within certain locations.

A fully insured and taxed lease car is also provided.

Vehicle Standards Assessors use their technical knowledge and experience to recognise defects in heavy goods vehicles when they are presented for annual test (MOT). They can then determine whether they will pass the test and be legally compliant. By doing this they contribute to road safety by protecting the public from unsafe vehicles.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Carry out MOT tests and associated schemes.
• Record test information and results and issue documentation.
• Offer advice on vehicle safety
• Ensure larger vehicles are safe to be on Britain’s roads.

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.
• Latest IT and Tech devices e.g. smartphone and laptop
• All PPE, uniform, tools and equipment is provided.
• A fully insured and taxed lease car, which is for both work and personal use. Other running costs are also covered. You can also have up to two additional drivers use the vehicle.
• 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

• A full UK driving license

You will be required to provide evidence that you hold any essential licenses at some point during the recruitment process. If you cannot provide evidence, your application will be withdrawn.

Required experience:

To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:

• 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 will need good customer service skills.

📅 Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 23rd March 2026