This accessibility statement applies to careers.dft.gov.uk
This website is run by Departement of Transport. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to:
- change colors, contrast levels, and fonts
- zoom in up to 300% without the text spilling off the screen
- navigate most of the website using just a keyboard
- navigate most of the website using speech recognition software
- listen to most of the website using a screen reader (including the most recent versions of JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver)
We’ve also made the website text as simple as possible to understand. AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.
How accessible this website is
We know some parts of this website aren’t fully accessible:
- The cookie preferences panels have two features that may present minor difficulties for some users of assistive technology.
- On first visiting the site the cookie message banner will appear. The browser focus will go to this banner and the keyboard navigation will be kept inside the banner’s controls. This is important so that the cookie choices are prominent to those using assistive technology.
- A checkbox element within the Cookie Preferences tool has no label There is no minimal impact to users of assistive tech. This is part of a 3rd party integration that can only be fixed by the vendor.
Reporting accessibility problems with this website
We’re always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems that aren’t listed on this page or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, contact us at [email protected] by giving details of the issue and any assistive technology you are using.
We will contact you withing 7 working days.
Enforcement procedure
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 (the ‘accessibility regulations’). If you’re not happy with how we respond to your complaint, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).
Technical information about this website’s accessibility
Department for Transport is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
Compliance status
This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2 AA standard, due to the non-compliances listed below.
Non-accessible content
The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons.
- The cookie preferences panels have two features that may present minor difficulties for some users of assistive technology.
- On first visiting the site the cookie message banner will appear. The browser focus will go to this banner and the keyboard navigation will be kept inside the banner’s controls. This is important so that the cookie choices are prominent to those using assistive technology.
- A checkbox element within the Cookie Preferences tool has no label There is no minimal impact to users of assistive tech. This is part of a 3rd party integration that can only be fixed by the vendor.
- WCAG 2.4.2 Page titled (PDF): The page title is missing from the document settings.
Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations
Disproportionate burden
- WCAG 2.4.2 Page titled (PDF): The page title is missing from few PDF documents.
Content that’s not within the scope of the accessibility regulations
Third-party cookie preference tools and free third-party functionality of embedded videos from Vimeo and YouTube may have some non-accessible elements.
WCAG 2.1, 2.4 Keyboard Navigation
Free third-party functionality Embedded videos hosted on YouTube, Vimeo and other media players include non-accessible elements that are native to the video platform. For example, some users may find the controls awkward to navigate. This fails WCAG criteria 2.1 and 2.4, concerning keyboard accessibility and navigability.
Preparation of this accessibility statement
This statement was prepared on 21 July 2021, and last reviewed and updated on 16th February 2024.
This website was last tested on 22 August 2024. The test was carried out by TMP Worldwide (UK) Limited. All pages manual and automated accessibility audits on two representative accessibility reports against level A and AA of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines Version 2.2. We have continued to test the report pages as development has continued.