The base salary is £29,525, plus a technical allowance of £2,950 which in total equates to £32,475. A flexible payment of between £1,263 and £3,367 per annum may also be payable for this role.

The location at Hayes has a London Living Allowance of £4,000. The Aberdeen post attracts an allowance of £2,500.

Location: Aberdeen, Abingdon, Ayr, Birmingham, Burgess Hill, Coventry, Derby, Dundee, Glasgow, Hayes, Inverness, Leighton Buzzard, Livingston, Oxford, Perth, Stirling, Stoke-on-Trent, Wednesbury, Wolverhampton

Job summary

You have just contributed to ensuring that Britain’s roads are one of the safest in Europe. How did you do that?

You’re at an MOT garage to review their compliance. They are very busy and the equipment is faulty.

You use your hard-earned industry knowledge and experience to assess, monitor and improve the standards within and around the MOT industry. You make a compelling argument as to why they need to fix the equipment.

The MOT garage owner is not happy, but you keep a level head to explain the consequences of continuing with the faulty equipment.

You are a DVSA Vehicle Examiner – MOT Specialist.

Job description

We are looking for self-motivated individuals to join our professional enforcement team as a Vehicle Examiner – MOT Specialist, with positions based at various locations across the UK.

Vehicle Examiners contribute to the integrity of road safety and standards to keep Britain moving safely and sustainably.

What did you do this week?

• I visited an MOT Testing station and re-inspected a recently tested vehicle.
• I carried out an Audit at an MOT Testing Station to ensure it was operating correctly.
• I carried out a Statutory MOT Appeal test following a complaint on the standards of the MOT.
• I qualified a new MOT Tester following a successful demonstration test.
• I investigated the issue of fraudulent MOT test certificates.
• I made a difference to the safety of our roads.

A typical Vehicle Examiner – MOT Specialist will also:

• Travel to MOT Testing stations to check compliance and give advice to people in all MOT roles.
• Analyse data for MOT garages, carry out off-site reviews and plan work actions, including carrying out mystery shopper investigations.
• Write in depth reports and, where necessary, issue Temporary Suspension Notices or Advisory Warning Letters.
• Answer technical queries from customers, offering advice, guidance and education as required.
• Follow operating instructions and procedures.
• Present evidence on behalf of DVSA in Court.

To view the role responsibilities in more detail, please see the Role Profile.

Additional Information

Due to the nature of the role, there may be a requirement to travel to other DVSA locations, with the potential for overnight stays for which additional payments are made. This may also include working outside of normal hours - prior notice will be given.

There will be extensive training on all aspects of the role. Some of the training will take place in our training centres, usually in Bristol or Manchester. Please note: the 18-week training course is completed on a full-time basis, which is non-negotiable.

Whilst we welcome applications from candidates seeking part time/flexible working hours. There will be a business requirement for candidates to work a minimum number of hours for specific locations.

You will have the opportunity to discuss your preferred working pattern upon successful offer and before starting the training course. While we will work hard to try and accommodate flexible working, unfortunately, we can’t guarantee that all requests can be agreed, as working patterns will be subject to the business needs.

Please note that DVSA does not offer sponsorship.

Flexible Payment & Overtime Options

On completion of a probation period, there are several flexible deployment options which examiners can apply for, in addition to the salary and technical payment, ranging from £1,263 to £3,367 per year.

The options are based on the examiner’s availability outside of normal business hours to help deliver DVSAs key services. Applications will be assessed against the business need at the time.

There may also be overtime options available, dependant on location and business needs

Being a Credible Witness

It is requirement of this role that staff are able to meet the credible witness status in court proceedings on behalf of the DVSA. Any convictions or material casting doubt on the reliability of a witness could harm DVSAs chances of a successful prosecution and damage the reputation of the agency. Please note, as part of our onboarding process we facilitate social media and online checks.

Location Information

The Wolverhampton post is based in Featherstone.

The Hayes position will be based at Yeading.

Licences

Full and current car driving licence.

Qualifications

You must have a vocational related qualification in Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at level 3
or IMI ATA registration at diagnostic technician level, or IRTEC registration at advanced technician level.

Other Motor related qualifications may be acceptable, please see attached qualification list.

Benefits

• An environment with flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.
• A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%.
• Generous Annual Leave - 25 days holiday, increasing by 1 each year of service, up to 30.
• 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
• Latest IT and Tech devices.
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
• Excellent learning and development tailored to your role including paid apprenticeships up to Masters level.
• Wide range of discounts schemes on high street names.
• Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing.
• Cycle to work scheme and Gym membership offers.
• For more information see visit our careers page

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

Contact point for applicants

Job contact
Name: Lindsay Hassett
Email: lindsay.hassett1@dvsa.gov.uk

Email: dftrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk