Driving Examiner

Driving Examiner - Birmingham & Wolverhampton Area
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Apply before 11:55 pm on Tuesday 9th June 2026
Location: Birmingham cluster – comprising of Garrets Green, Kings Heath, Shirley, South Yardley test centres.
Wednesbury – comprising of Kingstanding, Wednesbury test centres.
Wolverhampton cluster - comprising Dudley, Featherstone, Wolverhampton test centres.
Salary: £30,485 - A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
️ Contract Type: Permanent – Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time
️ Available Positions: 15
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Driving Examiners. This vital public service role plays an important part in keeping Britain’s roads safe, as well as connecting people and their communities.
Top Responsibilities
As a Driving Examiner, you will work at a DVSA driving test centre with a team of professionals. You will spend your day conducting driving tests; each test is approximately 57 minutes long and Examiners working full-time are expected to complete 7 tests a day. During the tests you will:
* Communicate clearly with members of the public, giving clear instructions
* Put nervous drivers at ease
* Keep yourself, the driver, and other members of the public safe
* Have a strong awareness of your surroundings both within and outside of the car
* Use a tablet to record results during tests, maintaining accurate records
* Assess the competence of driver’s undertaking practical driving tests, evaluating their ability to drive safely and responsibly under varying road and traffic conditions. Ensure that only those who meet the required standards are granted a driving license
* Hold difficult conversations with the driver and deliver driving test outcomes sensitively, clearly, and professionally
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.
* 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
We are looking for individuals who:
* Are aged 23 or over (a requirement of the 3rd EU Driving Licence Directive - Directive 006/126)
* Have held a full manual UK or EU driving licence continuously for the last 3 years
* Have no more than 3 penalty points on their licence at time of application
* Understand and can demonstrate what safe driving looks like (you don't need a background in driver training or a driving-related profession)
* Are resilient and remain calm and composed in stressful situations
* Are able to efficiently manage multiple tasks simultaneously
* Have strong observational skills and attention to detail
* Have excellent communication skills, with the ability to give clear instructions, hold difficult conversations, and deliver messages sensitively
* Can adapt their style to a diverse range of customers to ensure that every driver feels respected
* Make fair, impartial, evidence-based decisions
* Uphold high standards of professionalism and integrity
* Are willing to travel to various test centres as required
Training
After the on-boarding process is complete successful candidates will start a 6-week Driving Examiner training programme. This will equip you with everything that you need to know for the role.
All Driving Examiners must pass this training programme. It is comprehensive and fast-paced so before you apply, please ensure that you are ready and willing to undertake the 6-week full time training programme. Driving Examiners can work a range of work patterns but the training is delivered on a full-time basis to allow you the necessary time to learn the skills for the role.
* Week 1: at your designated test centre
* Weeks 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6: Driving test control & assessment training at a regional training facility. This may be residential, with expenses covered by DVSA
Licences
- Are aged 23 or over (a requirement of the 3rd EU Driving Licence Directive - Directive 006/126)
- Have held a full manual UK or EU driving licence continuously for the last 3 years
- Have no more than 3 penalty points on licence at time of application
How to Apply
Read the full description and apply at CS Jobs using the link provided.
This vacancy closes at 23:55 on Tuesday 9th June 2026