A maximum weight Heavy Goods Vehicle is presented to you for its annual test.

Your ability to spot a defect is crucial.

Your understanding of road-worthiness standards is essential.

You determine if the vehicle is legally compliant.

You protect the public from unsafe vehicles.

You are a Vehicle Standards Assessor.

Please note: this role is known internally as a Vehicle Standards Assessor and will be referenced as this throughout.

As a Vehicle Standards Assessor, you will:

• Conduct annual test inspections.
• Record results digitally and issue documentation.
• Offer advice on vehicle safety and maintenance.
• Ensure larger vehicles are safe to be on Britain’s roads.
• Contribute to the safety of all road users.
• Travel to a number of 3rd party testing facilities.
• Work flexibly in-line with the operating model.

To view the responsibilities of the role in more detail, please see the attached Candidate Pack.

To find out more about the job and to get some advice on the application process, please join us at one of our virtual events where you will also have an opportunity to ask questions. You can register for an event here. There are a number of DVSA events scheduled, so please be sure to select one of the Vehicle Standards Assessor events.

You will have:

• In accordance with legislative requirements, at least 3 years of experience in the repair, maintenance or inspection of at least one type of road vehicle, e.g. car, HGV, PSV.
• A current full driving license to drive category B vehicles.
• A willingness to drive on DVSA business within a wide geographical area.
• Good customer service skills.

Additional Information

Vehicle Standards Assessors conduct tests out of 3rd party Authorised Testing Facilities (ATFs).

Whilst Vehicle Standards Assessors are deployed from home, please carefully consider the location you apply for. We recommend you are within 30-45 minutes travel time of your chosen location as you will be required to conduct tests at a number of ATFs within that area.

You will be provided with a lease car to facilitate the travel.

We encourage part time applicants but please be aware, for this role there is a business requirement for successful applicants to be available to work 28 hours per week.

This role doesn’t require physical repair work, but there is a physical nature to the role which involves climbing up into larger vehicles to inspect the inside, and also a need to climb in and out of a pit to inspect the underside.

There will be extensive training on all aspects of the role, which should last around 16 weeks, and you will need to be proficient using laptop computers and smart phones, as we operate a digital first approach. The majority of training will take place at ATFs and online using Microsoft Teams. There will also be a few weeks where training will take place in DVSA training locations, usually in Bristol or Manchester.

Reserve List Information

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.

During your application, you should indicate which location you wish to be considered for and, if successful, you will be placed on an individual list of candidates for each location.

Candidates will be held on that list and drawn from it in merit order. We advise you to carefully consider which location you wish to be considered for. If you decline an offer for a location you have expressed a preference in, you will be withdrawn from any lists you may be held on.

We may also offer candidates a location that they have not expressed a preference for where we have the requirement to do so but this will again be done on the basis of your place in the overall merit order and, in this event, you will not be removed from the list if you decline.