Keeping Britain moving, safely and sustainably
Join us at the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
We are the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, and we are 1 of the 5 executive agencies that make up the Department for Transport.
We employ over 5,000 people across Great Britain to help us achieve our mission of keeping Britain moving, safely and sustainably.
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Working Here
Choosing a career with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency is one of the most fulfilling decisions you could make. The work we do is varied, exciting and makes a real difference to people living in the UK.
We carry out driving tests, approve people to be driving instructors and MOT testers, carry out tests to make sure lorries and buses are safe to drive, carry out roadside checks on drivers and vehicles, and monitor vehicle recalls.
Our work is split into three themes:
- Helping you through a lifetime of safe and sustainable journeys
- Helping you keep your vehicle safe to drive
- Protecting you from unsafe drivers and vehicles
Roles
Whether you’re at the start of your career, an experienced professional or want a change of career, we have a range of roles to suit your aspirations.
Check out some of our roles below.
Driving examiner
As a driving examiner, your knowledge, skills and judgement will determine if a learner driver is ready and safe to take to the roads alone
Customer service centre
As a customer service centre Agent, you will provide high-quality support and guidance to our range of customers on a wide variety of topics
Vehicle standards assessor
As a vehicle standards assessor, you will conduct technical examinations on vehicles to ensure they meet legal roadworthiness requirements
Traffic examiner
As a traffic examiner, you will conduct inspections of vehicle types and drivers hours in a variety of locations including the roadside and customers premises
Vehicle examiner
As a vehicle examiner, you will conduct inspections of various types of vehicles in a variety of locations including the roadside, MOT garages and customers premises
Digital and Data
At DVSA Digital there are a variety of technical roles that contribute to the design and delivery of high-profile digital services used by millions of people each year
Apprenticeships at DVSA
Here at DVSA we are committed to developing our staff and supporting them to reach their full potential. Apprenticeships offer a fantastic opportunity for our people to grow their skills, develop and learn, whilst working within an innovative organisation, committed to Keeping Britain’s Roads Safe.
Apprenticeships are enabling DVSA to create a diverse and skilled workforce, helping staff to discover their talent and receive recognised qualifications.
We offer a variety of apprenticeships from Level 3 to Level 7 in a multitude of professions where you will be fully supported.
No matter what you do or where you start, have a look at what apprenticeships can do for you.
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Attend a DVSA Virtual Event
We host a variety of events, from ‘open days’ to ‘meet the team’ sessions, where you can learn more about DVSA roles and get to know the people you’ll work with.
DVSA employee benefits
Joining the DVSA means you’ll benefit from an outstanding benefits package. This includes generous annual leave, one of the best pensions in the country and a huge range of career development and progression opportunities.
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Benefits include:
- 25 days annual leave, increasing by one a day a year up to 30 days
- Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of at least 28.97%
- flexible working including part-time working and job sharing
- help and support with your home / work life balance
- tax-free childcare
- at least 5 training days a year to support your learning and development
- apprenticeships in a range of areas – from providing services to the public, to expert corporate services.
- season ticket loan for travel
- cycle to work scheme
- recognition awards
- physiotherapy scheme with a free assessment and up to 5 free sessions
- money off and cashback offers
- 3 days paid leave a year for voluntary work
- study leave
- gym membership discounts
Your health and well-being
We are committed to taking care of your long-term health and well-being. We’re an organisation where you can make a real difference, where colleagues become friends, where you can fulfil your potential, and directly contribute to achieving safer journeys for all.
Find out more about support for your health and well-being
With a career at DVSA, you’ll be eligible for:
- free flu jab each year
- free eyesight test
- access to a team of mental health first aiders and wellbeing champions
- support for workplace adjustments
- our employee assistance programme, which offers counselling, legal information, debt and money management support services to all staff
- in-house team of trained mediators
- help and support from the Charity for Civil Servants
- Health Screening
- Physiotherapy scheme with a free assessment and up to 5 free sessions
Why join DVSA
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Different people, one team
At DVSA we value equality and diversity in our workforce, and we’re committed to the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy. We aim to be an organisation where fairness and equal opportunity is central to our culture.
To support DVSA in becoming a more inclusive employer we have eight staff network groups. They’re run by colleagues who understand the experiences of staff with certain characteristics. They exist to make the voices, talents and concerns of their members heard and seen.
The groups help to make DVSA a more inclusive place to work, by influencing and developing policy. And they promote a culture of inclusion, allowing colleagues to bring the best of their whole self to work.
As well as being a Disability Confident employer, we are proud to be members of the Business Disability Forum and the Employers Initiative on Domestic Abuse.
