About the job

Summary

We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice and welcome and encourage applications from everyone, such as ethnic minorities, women, disabled people and those who identify as LGBT+.

To find out more about how we champion diversity and inclusion in the workplace and making DVSA a great place to work visit our Careers website.

Do you have excellent verbal and written communication skills with a real interest in road safety?

Are you looking for an interesting and varied role that will help save people’s lives?

If so, we’d love to hear from you.

Job description

We are looking for flexible and self-motivated people to join our professional enforcement team as a Traffic Examiner, with roles based all over the UK.

Responsibilities

As a Traffic Examiner you will play a vital role in road safety. To view the role responsibilities, please see the attached candidate pack.

Further Information

These roles are normally full time, but depending upon business needs and requirements, opportunities may exist for part time, job sharing and flexible working.

You may be required to travel to various DVSA locations in order to carry out your role and there is potential for overnight stays, particularly in the more remote parts of the country. This may also include working outside of normal hours. On overnight allowance is paid to staff for overnight stays.

Location Information

Please note:

- The Kettering post will be based at Pytchley.

- The London post will be based at Belvedere.

- The Borehamwood post will be based at South Mimms.

Some of the locations advertised will not have posts available immediately. However, we will hold a Reserve List for up to 12 months and will be in touch with the successful candidates when they become available.

About you

There are key skills and experience required to be successful as a Traffic Examiner. You can view these in the attached Candidate Pack.

About Us

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) helps everyone stay safe on Britain's roads.

We do this by helping people through a lifetime of safe driving, helping them keep their vehicles safe to drive, and protecting them from unsafe drivers and vehicles.

Our work affects millions of people and thousands of businesses. Most importantly, our work saves lives.

We're an innovative organisation that values professional expertise. We invest in our people and champion inclusive and diverse teams. And we make sure colleagues have the skills to meet the needs of Britain’s road users.

If you would like to read more about the great opportunities and benefits of working at DVSA visit our Careers website.

Diversity: Our vision is to support and develop everyone who chooses to work for us. We care deeply about diversity and equality. And we create a positive culture that’s friendly, welcoming, respectful and full of opportunities for professional and personal development.

Licences

Full and current Driving Licence

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Seeing the Big Picture
• Making Effective Decisions
• Delivering at Pace
• Communicating and Influencing