Working for DVSA

We employ people across Great Britain as driving, vehicle, and traffic examiners, vehicle standards assessors, as well as in a variety of support roles.

Types of jobs we have

We employ around 4,600 people in various roles, including:

  • driving examiners, who make sure new drivers have the skills to be safe on the road
  • vehicle standards assessors, who test that lorries, buses, coaches and trailers are safe and legal to drive
  • traffic examiners, who stop and check that drivers of large vehicles meet safety rules
  • vehicle examiners, who stop vehicles at the roadside and check they’re safe to drive
  • digital, data and technology professionals, who provide modern and efficient technology and build brilliant digital services
  • corporate services experts, who make sure our services run smoothly, including communications, finance, HR, and policy and strategy

Read more about what we do.

Search for jobs

We advertise our jobs on the Civil Service jobs website.

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What it’s like working for us

We work together in friendly, open, supportive and inclusive teams, and we all have a real passion for keeping our roads safe.

Find out what it’s like working at DVSA.

We have some great benefits, including flexible working, generous annual leave, a Civil Service pension and lots more to help with your home life, work life and wellbeing.

Salary and benefits

As well as your salary, you’ll be eligible for:

  • special performance bonuses, recognition vouchers and long service awards
  • tax-free childcare, a cycle to work scheme, and an interest-free loan to pay for a travel season ticket
  • special offers through our employee benefit scheme

Civil Service pension

You’ll be able to join the Civil Service pension scheme, with an employer contribution of at least 26.6%.

Time off work

You’ll get:

  • 25 days of paid holiday, increasing one day a year to 30 days
  • 9 days paid public and privilege holiday
  • the option of paid or unpaid special leave if you have to deal with emergencies outside of work

Health and wellbeing

You’ll be eligible for:

  • a free flu jab each year, a free eyesight test, and a free assessment with a trained physiotherapist
  • our employee assistance programme, which offers counselling and support service for mental health and wellbeing
  • help and support from the Charity for Civil Servants

Developing your career

We value your professional expertise and will help bring out the best in you by giving you:

  • an ongoing personal development plan to help you learn new skills and improve your knowledge
  • 5 days of learning and development each year, including job shadowing, on-the-job learning, and formal training courses
  • an opportunity to take part in a range of talent schemes to increase your skills, knowledge and confidence
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