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Salary: £30,485 - A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
There is an associated London Weighting Allowance of £4,000 for centres within the M25 - please see attached list for details.

️ Contract Type: Permanent– Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

️ Available Positions: 80

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Driving Examiners. This vital public service role plays an important part in keeping Britain’s roads safe, as well as connecting people and their communities.

As a Driving Examiner, you will work at a DVSA driving test centre with a team of professionals. You will spend your day conducting driving tests; each test is approximately 57 minutes long and Examiners working full-time are expected to complete 7 tests a day.

As well as carrying out driving tests you’ll be collaborating with colleagues, discussing the current local traffic conditions on test routes and finding alternatives if there are problems like roadworks, and sharing ideas about how to improve the service for customers as well light admin such as writing up feedback for test candidates, checking your schedule and answering customer queries.

At all times, our Driving Examiners uphold impartiality, professionalism, and integrity, and act as a role model for the DVSA and Civil Service.

Top Responsibilities

Communicate clearly with members of the public, giving clear instructions
Put nervous drivers at ease
Keep yourself, the driver, and other members of the public safe
Have a strong awareness of your surroundings both within and outside of the car
Use a tablet to record results during tests, maintaining accurate records
Assess the competence of driver’s undertaking practical driving tests, evaluating their ability to drive safely and responsibly under varying road and traffic conditions. Ensure that only those who meet the required standards are granted a driving license
Hold difficult conversations with the driver and deliver driving test outcomes sensitively, clearly, and professionally
Benefits

Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic 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

We are looking for individuals who:

Are aged 23 or over (a requirement of the 3rd EU Driving Licence Directive - Directive 006/126)
Have held a full manual UK or EU driving licence continuously for the last 3 years
Have no more than 3 penalty points on their licence at time of application
Understand and can demonstrate what safe driving looks like (you don't need a background in driver training or a driving-related profession)
Are resilient and remain calm and composed in stressful situations
Are able to efficiently manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Have strong observational skills and attention to detail
Have excellent communication skills, with the ability to give clear instructions, hold difficult conversations, and deliver messages sensitively
Can adapt their style to a diverse range of customers to ensure that every driver feels respected
Make fair, impartial, evidence-based decisions
Uphold high standards of professionalism and integrity
Are willing to travel to various test centres as required
Training

After the onboarding process is complete successful candidates will start a 5 -week Driving Examiner training programme. This will equip you with everything that you need to know for the role.

All Driving Examiners must pass this training programme. It is comprehensive and fast-paced so before you apply, please ensure that you are ready and willing to undertake the 5-week full time training programme. Driving Examiners can work a range of work patterns but) the training is delivered on a full time basis to allow you the necessary time to learn the skills for the role.

Week 1: at your designated test centre
Weeks 2, 3, 4, and 5: Driving test control & assessment training at a regional training facility. This may be residential, with expenses covered by DVSA
How to Apply

This vacancy closes at 23:55 on Thursday 5th March 2026

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