The DVSA is looking for new Driving Examiners across the country.
A wide choice of locations nationwide are available.
Each area contains several test centres in ‘clusters’, and you may be appointed to any location in your selected cluster.
From the DVSA:

1.9 million opportunities to make Britain’s roads safer

We’re looking for proactive, friendly, and safe drivers who’d like to train to become Driving Examiners.  We test over 1.9 million new drivers a year. Helping people connect to the communities, moments and opportunities that define their lives – Driving Examiners make sure that everyone gets their driving futures off to the best possible start.

Most importantly, our work saves lives.

You’ve already got the skills. We’ll give you the training.

Our test centres are grouped geographically, and you get to choose a cluster near you. Once we’ve offered you a job, you’ll start your training with one week at the test centre, then a further week online, then do two weeks test control training at a local test centre. Afterwards, you’ll have two weeks practical assessment training and guidance at a regional training facility, this may be residential, with expenses covered by DVSA. The training is comprehensive and fast paced. It’s designed to prepare you for anything you could be faced with on the job, and you’ll be fully supported from day one.

Once qualified, you’ll oversee seven driving tests a day. You’ll use your exceptional people skills to put nervous customers at ease, use a tablet to record results during tests, determine whether customers meet the expected standards. Crucially, you’ll give both positive and constructively critical feedback sensitively and clearly.

What do I need to succeed?

Our Driving Examiners come from all walks of life. Here, there’s no one size fits all. Whether you’re coming from the forces, retail or anywhere in between, if you’ve got the passion and ambition to succeed, we’ll support you.

It’s really important to us that every learner and driving instructor feels respected. So you’ll have a deep appreciation for diversity and inclusivity, and exceptional verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Calm and unflappable under pressure, you’ll be a safe driver who has held a UK or EU driving licence for at least three years. You’ll also have no more than three penalty points on your licence. Crucially, you’ll be friendly and team-spirited, with a passion for assessing the standards that will serve drivers their whole lives.

What’s in it for me?

Aside from a deeply satisfying career and ongoing training and development opportunities. We offer excellent work-life balance through flexible working, 25 days of annual leave, all public holidays, and an extra privilege day. You’ll also get a range of benefits, including an employer contribution to your pension of up to 28.97%.

This is a fantastic opportunity to start a dynamic, hands-on career full of challenge and opportunities for growth.

Additional Information

To find out more about the role please visit: Driving Examiner Careers Page

Full-time driving examiners work 37 hours a week over seven days and are expected to complete seven driving tests each day. One weekend day is required to be worked each month, but you’ll get a weekday off each time one is scheduled.

Please take note that DVSA does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.

Alongside your salary of £28,119, Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency contributes £8,146 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

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

This includes:

  • a generous annual leave entitlement.
  • attractive pension options with an average employer contribution of 28.97%.
  • Colleague discount scheme.
  • flexible working.
  • good career development opportunities.
  • a variety of career paths.
  • inclusive working environments and much more to support a healthy work/life balance.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Ability, Experience and Technical skills.

As part of the application form, you will be asked to provide a CV with brief career history. Please note this will not be scored and is for information purposes only.

Please make sure you have selected your preferred location/cluster.

Stage 1 – Civil Service Customer Service Test

After submission of the first stage of your application you will be invited to complete a Civil Service Skills Test. If you successfully pass the test, you will be invited to complete the next stages of the application.

Please complete the online tests as soon as possible (within 24-48 hours is recommended), the closing date for the tests is 11.30 on Tuesday 15th October. If you fail to complete the online test before the deadline your application will be withdrawn.

Guidance for the test will be available when you are invited to take the test. The tests are administered online and accessed via the Civil Service Jobs website.

Stage 2 – Interview

Candidates that meet the standard of the online test will be invited to undertake an interview using the Microsoft Teams platform.  As part of the interview, you will have the opportunity to respond to questions that have been selected for this role.

The interview offers you the following benefits:

•    The chance to bring your skills and attributes alive.
•    Really demonstrate why you’re ideal for the job.
•    Demonstrate your communication skills in ‘real time’.

Interviews are currently planned to be held between Monday 14th October and Friday 1st November.

If you fail to book and complete the interview before the deadline your application will be withdrawn.

We’ll try to meet the dates we’ve set out, but there may be occasions when these dates could be subject to change. We’ll give you plenty of notice of any change to important dates.

Stage 3  – Theory Test

If successful at interview you will be contacted by telephone to arrange a time and date at one of our Theory Test Centres to conduct a Theory Test. You will need to have your Driving Licence to hand, in order to arrange this part of the process.

Theory Tests are planned to be held between Monday 28th October and Tuesday 15th November.

If you are unable to agree a date and complete this test at a Theory test centre before the deadline, your application will be withdrawn.

Stage 4 – Driving Assessment

The driving assessments will take place during a morning or afternoon slot at a convenient test centre.

The driving assessment will be in a manual car provided by DVSA. You will be expected to drive on various types of roads and in different traffic conditions. This will include a section of independent driving. You’ll be asked to give a short talk-through of your observations, including how you prioritise risks and plan your responses accordingly. Safety and technique will be assessed, while being mindful of safe and sustainable driving techniques.

Driving assessments are planned to be held between Thursday 21st November and Friday 13th December.

If you are unable to agree a date and complete the driving assessment before the deadline, your application will be withdrawn.

We’ll try to meet the dates we’ve set out for each selection stage in this advert, but there may be occasions when these dates might change. We’ll give you plenty of notice of any change to important dates.

Further Information

For more information about how we hire, and for useful tips on submitting your application for this role, visit the How We Hire page of our DfT Careers website.

You can find detailed information about the recruitment process and what to expect when applying for a role.

Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

Recruitment team