We are the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, and we are 1 of the 5 executive agencies that make up the Department for Transport.
We employ about 4,600 people across Great Britain to help us achieve our mission of keeping Britain moving, safely and sustainably.
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DVSA host a variety of events, from ‘open days’ to ‘meet the team’ sessions, where you can learn more about roles and get to know the people you’ll work with.
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You can make a difference at DVSA
Whether you’re at the start of your career, an experienced professional or want a change of career, we have a range of roles to suit your aspirations.
Around 4,600 people work at DVSA in a variety of interesting and rewarding roles. Check out some of our roles below:
Driving Examiner
As a Driving Examiner, your knowledge, skills and judgement will determine if a learner driver is ready and safe to take to the roads alone
Customer Service Centre
As a Customer Service Centre Agent, you will provide high-quality support and guidance to our range of customers on a wide variety of topics
Vehicle Standards Assessor
As a Vehicle Standards Assessor, you will conduct technical examinations on vehicles to ensure they meet legal roadworthiness requirements
Traffic Examiner
As a Traffic Examiner, you will conduct inspections of vehicle types and drivers hours in a variety of locations including the roadside and customers premises
Vehicle Examiner
As a Vehicle Examiner, you will conduct inspections of various types of vehicles in a variety of locations including the roadside, MOT garages and customers premises
Digital
At DVSA Digital there are a variety of technical roles that contribute to the design and delivery of high-profile digital services used by millions of people each year
DVSA employee benefits
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- 25 days annual leave, increasing by one a day a year up to 30 days
- Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of at least 30.3%
- flexible working including part-time working and job sharing
- help and support with your home / work life balance
- tax-free childcare
- at least 5 training days a year to support your learning and development
- apprenticeships in a range of areas – from providing services to the public, to expert corporate services.
- season ticket loan for travel
- cycle to work scheme
- special performance rewards
- physiotherapy scheme with a free assessment and up to 5 free sessions
- money off and cashback offers
- 3 days paid leave a year for voluntary work
- study leave
- gym membership discounts
What we do at DVSA
Choosing a career with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency is one of the most fulfilling decisions you could make. The work we do is varied, exciting and makes a real difference to people living in the UK.
We carry out driving tests, approve people to be driving instructors and MOT testers, carry out tests to make sure lorries and buses are safe to drive, carry out roadside checks on drivers and vehicles, and monitor vehicle recalls.
Our work is split into three themes:
- Helping you through a lifetime of safe driving
- Helping you keep your vehicle safe to drive
- Protecting you from unsafe drivers and vehicles
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- carrying out theory and driving tests for people who want to drive cars, motorcycles, lorries, buses, coaches, and specialist vehicles.
- approving people to be driving instructors and motorcycle trainers, making sure they provide good-quality training.
- approving people to be MOT testers and the centres they work in. We also test lorries, buses and coaches ourselves.
- carrying out roadside checks on commercial drivers to make sure they follow safety rules and keep their vehicles safe to drive.
- monitoring recalls of vehicles, parts and accessories to make sure that manufacturers fix problems quickly.
- approving training courses for qualified drivers, such as Driver Certificate of Professional Competence for coach and lorry drivers, and drink-drive rehabilitation courses.
- supporting the Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain and Northern Ireland transport regulator, registering local bus services and licensing and monitoring companies who operate lorries, buses and coaches.
Developing your career
No matter what job you do for DVSA, we are fully committed to your personal development. You’ll agree your personal development plan with your manager, so you’re clear on what skills you need to work on for your current role, and to develop your career. And as an employee of DVSA, you’ll have the opportunity to take part in a range of talent schemes to increase your skills, knowledge and confidence.
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You’ll get at least 5 days a year to devote to your learning and development. Including:
- Training courses
- On-the-job learning
- Qualifications and accreditation
- Job shadowing
- eLearning
- Coaching and mentoring
Apprenticeships at DVSA
Here at DVSA we are committed to developing our staff and supporting them to reach their full potential. Apprenticeships offer a fantastic opportunity for our people to grow their skills, develop and learn, whilst working within an innovative organisation, committed to Keeping Britain’s Roads Safe.
Apprenticeships are enabling DVSA to create a diverse and skilled workforce, helping staff to discover their talent and receive recognised qualifications.
We offer a variety of Apprenticeships from Level 3 to Level 7 in a multitude of professions where you will be fully supported.
No matter what you do or where you start, have a look at what apprenticeships can do for you.
DVSA Digital have launched their Apprenticeship Academy!
Bring your whole self to work
Our people are our main asset. Their commitment, enthusiasm and professionalism are critical to our success in helping everyone stay safe on Britain’s roads.
We aim to:
- provide a workplace where our people are engaged in their work
- be an inclusive, supportive employer with a workforce that reflects the communities we serve
- be a forward-thinking organisation that welcomes innovative ideas and empowers staff to make the right decisions
- be a place where people are actively encouraged and supported in their learning
- be a digitally enabled and data driven organisation whose people embrace change and continuous improvement
At DVSA, you can bring your whole self to work. We value equality and diversity in our workforce, and we’re committed to the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy. We aim to be an organisation where fairness and equal opportunity is central to our culture.
Different people, one team
As well as being a Disability Confident employer, we are proud to be members of the Business Disability Forum and the Employers Initiative on Domestic Abuse.
Our Staff Network Groups:
- Multigenerational (Age)
- PRIDE (Sexual Orientation)
- Time 2 Care (Carers)
- Enabled (Disability)
- EmbRACE (Race)
- Womens Integrated Network (Gender)
- Faith & Belief (Faith, belief & non belief)
- Social Mobility (Social mobility)
All the networks groups have their own objectives but work to an agreed set of principles:
- To provide constructive criticism and insight from their area of expertise on policy and practice through DVSA’s equality screening process.
- To feed back areas of concern on inclusion issues affecting DVSA.
- To promote the equality, diversity and inclusion work of the Agency.
To support DVSA in becoming a more inclusive employer we have eight staff network groups. They’re run by colleagues who understand the experiences of staff with certain characteristics. They exist to make the voices, talents and concerns of their members heard and seen.
The groups help to make DVSA a more inclusive place to work, by influencing and developing policy. And they promote a culture of inclusion, allowing colleagues to bring the best of their whole self to work.
Your health and well-being
We are committed to taking care of your long-term health and well-being. When you work for us, we’ll make you feel part of something special. We’re an organisation where you can make a real difference, where colleagues become friends, where you can fulfil your potential, and directly contribute to achieving safer journeys for all.
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With a career at DVSA, you’ll be eligible for:
- free flu jab each year
- free eyesight test
- access to a team of mental health first aiders and wellbeing champions
- support for workplace adjustments
- our employee assistance programme, which offers counselling, legal information, debt and money management support services to all staff
- in-house team of trained mediators
- help and support from the Charity for Civil Servants
- Health Screening
- Physiotherapy scheme with a free assessment and up to 5 free sessions
