Vehicle Standards Assessor – Scotland

Government Recruitment Service; Loanhead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution 28.97% of salary

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Flexible working options

Job summary

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) in Scotland is recruiting a Vehicle Standards Assessor for a permanent, full-time post based in Loanhead. You will apply technical knowledge to recognise defects in heavy goods vehicles during annual MOT tests and determine pass/fail decisions to protect road safety.

This role offers Civil Service benefits including a generous pension, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and flexible working options.

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.
• Contribute to the safety of all road users.
• Travel to several 3rd party testing facilities.
• Work flexibly with the scheduling team, colleagues and the wider business to deliver excellent customer service
• Take part in regular team meetings

Job description

Vehicle Standards Assessor – Scotland

Company: Government Recruitment Service

Salary: £33,531 to £33,531 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Loanhead

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 9 Nov 2026

Closing date: 30 Nov 2026

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 thendeterminewhether they will pass the test and be legally compliant. By doing this they contribute to road safety by protecting the public from unsafe vehicles.

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

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), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King’s birthday
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

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

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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.
• Contribute to the safety of all road users.
• Travel to several 3rd party testing facilities.
• Work flexibly with the scheduling team, colleagues and the wider business to deliver excellent customer service
• Take part in regular team meetings

Eligibility & Compliance

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