MOT Vehicle Examiner
| Posting date: | 17 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £33,435 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 December 2025 |
| Location: | Kirkham, Preston |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Government Recruitment Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 436403 |
Summary
We are looking for self-motivated individuals to join our professional enforcement team as a Vehicle Examiner – MOT Specialist, with positions based at various locations across the UK.
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 visited an MOT Testing station and re-inspected a recently tested vehicle.
I carried out an Audit at an MOT Testing Station to ensure it was operating correctly.
I carried out a Statutory MOT Appeal test following a complaint on the standards of the MOT.
I qualified a new MOT Tester following a successful demonstration test.
I investigated the issue of fraudulent MOT test certificates.
I made a difference to the safety of our roads.
A typical Vehicle Examiner – MOT Specialist will also:
Travel to MOT Testing stations to check compliance and give advice to people in all MOT roles.
Analyse data for MOT garages, carry out off-site reviews and plan work actions, including carrying out mystery shopper investigations.
Write in depth reports and, where necessary, issue Temporary Suspension Notices or Advisory Warning Letters.
Answer technical queries from customers, offering advice, guidance and education as required.
Follow operating instructions and procedures.
Present evidence on behalf of DVSA in Court.
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 visited an MOT Testing station and re-inspected a recently tested vehicle.
I carried out an Audit at an MOT Testing Station to ensure it was operating correctly.
I carried out a Statutory MOT Appeal test following a complaint on the standards of the MOT.
I qualified a new MOT Tester following a successful demonstration test.
I investigated the issue of fraudulent MOT test certificates.
I made a difference to the safety of our roads.
A typical Vehicle Examiner – MOT Specialist will also:
Travel to MOT Testing stations to check compliance and give advice to people in all MOT roles.
Analyse data for MOT garages, carry out off-site reviews and plan work actions, including carrying out mystery shopper investigations.
Write in depth reports and, where necessary, issue Temporary Suspension Notices or Advisory Warning Letters.
Answer technical queries from customers, offering advice, guidance and education as required.
Follow operating instructions and procedures.
Present evidence on behalf of DVSA in Court.
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