Vehicle Standards Assessor

6 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Full time


Location:
Andover , Bedford , Blandford Forum , Bournemouth , Bridgend , Bury St Edmunds , Cambridge (Duxford) , Colchester , Corby , Coventry , Croydon , Dartford , Daventry , Derby , Dereham , Downham Market , Ely , Enfield , Gloucester , Gravesend , Hinckley , Huntingdon , Ipswich , Keighley , Kettering , Leicester , Maidenhead , Newport (Gwent), Northampton , Norwich , Nottingham , Peterborough (Yaxley) , Ripon , Romford , Rugby , Shaftesbury , Sittingbourne , Stafford , Stoke-on-Trent , Wakefield , Warminster , Wellingborough , Westbury.


Salary:
£31,597 - Advertised salary is inclusive of a base salary of £26,607 and £4,990 of allowances which consists of: Technical - £2,590, Flexibility - £2,400. Please note: a London Weighting Allowance of £4,000 may also be payable additionally within certain locations. A fully insured and taxed lease car is also provided.


Contract Type:
Permanent – Flexible working, Full-time, Part-time

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.
  • Be deployed from home and travel to a number of 3rd party testing facilities.
  • Work flexibly in-line with the operating model.

Benefits

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.
  • Latest IT and Tech devices e.g. smartphone and laptop
  • All PPE, uniform, tools and equipment is provided.
  • A fully insured and taxed lease car, which is for both work and personal use. Other running costs are also covered. You can also have up to two additional drivers use the vehicle.
  • 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
  • Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

About you

Essential licenses:

  • A full UK driving license

Required experience:

To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:

  • A minimum of 3 years hands-on experience in the repair, maintenance or inspection of at least one type of road vehicle, e.g. car, HGV, PSV.
  • You will need good customer service skills.

How to Apply


Read the full job description and apply here


Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 10th November 2025

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