Driving Examiner - Glasgow Area

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Reference number

462469

Salary

£30,485
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28\.97%
GBP

Job grade

Executive Officer### Contract type

Permanent### Business area

DVSA \- Operations Driver Services### Type of role

Operational Delivery### Working pattern

Flexible working, Full\-time, Job share, Part\-time### Number of jobs available

5
Contents
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• Location


• About the job


• Benefits


• Things you need to know


• Apply and further information

Location
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Please note that this advert is only to fill posts only in the Glasgow area.

If this is not your preferred location please do not apply as we can only appoint to the location selected.

DVSA delivers tests from a nationwide network of test centres. Our test centres are grouped into geographical areas – called clusters. You may be appointed to any of the locations in your preferred cluster and could be asked to deliver tests at all locations in that cluster.

This advert includes the Glasgow cluster – comprising of Bishopbriggs, Dumbarton, Glasgow (Anniesland , Bailleston, Shieldhall), Greenock, Paisley centres.About the job
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Job summary

Do you always drive safely and follow the Highway Code?

Are you a resilient person who can remain cool, calm, and collected under pressure?

Can you multi\-task in a fast\-paced environment?

Are you good at giving feedback sensitively?

If so, we’d love to hear from you!

Joining our department comes with many benefits, including:

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

Read more in the Benefits section below!

Find out more about what it's like working at DVSA \- Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency \- Department for Transport Careers

Job description

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. During the tests you will:

• 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

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.

Want to know more? Check out our Careers site: Driving Examiner Roles \- Department for Transport Careers

Person specification

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 6\-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 6\-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, 5 and 6: Driving test control \& assessment training at a regional training facility. This may be residential, with expenses covered by DVSA

For external candidates please note If you do not successfully complete the training programme, your employment with DVSA will be terminated.

Existing Civil Servants can be appointed on inward loan subject to the terms of a short\-term loan agreement for which your home department will be liable for salary costs for the duration of the training course. If you successfully complete the training, you will be transferred permanently to DVSA, but if you are unsuccessful, you will not be able to take up employment with DVSA and will return to your previous department. Please ensure that you discuss and agree this with your current department before accepting a post.

Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements

Full\-time Driving Examiners work 37 hours a week over seven days. One weekend day is required to be worked each month, but you’ll get a weekday off each time one is scheduled.

This role is not suitable for hybrid working and will require the successful candidate to work solely from a DVSA driving test centre.

If you have a question about work patterns or flexible working, or require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the vacancy holder (DVSA email address at the bottom of the advert)

Licences

\- 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

Behaviours

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

• Communicating and Influencing


• Managing a Quality Service


• Making Effective Decisions

Benefits
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Alongside your salary of £30,485, Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency contributes £8,831 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:

• 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.

Find out more about the benefits of working at DfT and its agencies .

Things you need to know
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Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.### Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.
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