Commercial Vehicle Examiner - Scotland
| Posting date: | 30 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £32,475 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Advertised salary is inclusive of a base salary of £29,525 plus a technical allowance of £2,950 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 October 2025 |
| Location: | Livingston |
| Company: | Government Recruitment Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 426389/4 |
Summary
You are at a roadside check, alongside other agencies, inspecting vehicles to make sure they are safe to drive.
You find a defect on a vehicle, the driver is in a rush and you have to make a decision whether to allow the driver to carry on driving it, or to take enforcement action.
You are a DVSA Commercial Vehicle Examiner. What would you do?
Joining our department comes with many benefits, including:
- 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), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King’s birthday
- Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.
Read more in the Benefits section below!
Find out more about what it's like working at Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency - Department for Transport Careers
We are looking for self-motivated individuals to join our professional enforcement team as a Commercial Vehicle Examiner, for shift working positions at strategic sites throughout the country.
Vehicle Examiners contribute to the integrity of road safety and standards to keep Britain moving safely and sustainably.
What did you do this week?
- I carried out roadside checks and prohibited dangerous vehicles from continuing with their journeys.
- I wrote reports on my findings.
- I presented evidence at a Public Inquiry / Court.
- I attended a team meeting and collaborated with my colleagues.
- I made a difference to the safety of our roads.
A typical Commercial Vehicle Examiner will also:
- Analyse data, looking for discrepancies and trends.
- Answer technical queries from customers, offering advice, guidance and education as required.
- Keep their technical knowledge up to date and manage their personal development.
- Be an effective teammate and contribute to team events and meetings.
- Champion DVSA and road safety.
For further information on the role, please read the role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.
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