HGV/PSV MOT Tester – Scotland

Reference number: 398292

Salary: £30,149 Advertised salary is inclusive of a base salary of £25,159 and £4,990 of allowances which consists of: Technical - £2,590, Flexibility - £2,400. Please note: A fully insured and taxed lease car. A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%. A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%.

Contract type: Permanent

Working pattern: Flexible working, Full-time, Part-time

Location: Carlisle, East Kilbride, Livingston, Paisley

A maximum weight Heavy Goods Vehicle is presented to you for its annual test.

Your ability to spot a defect is crucial.

Your understanding of road-worthiness standards is essential.

You determine if the vehicle is legally compliant.

You protect the public from unsafe vehicles.

You are a Vehicle Standards Assessor.

Please note: this role is known internally as a Vehicle Standards Assessor and will be referenced as this throughout.

Job description

As a Vehicle Standards Assessor, you will:

• Conduct annual test inspections.
• Record results digitally and issue documentation.
• Offer advice on vehicle safety and maintenance.
• Ensure larger vehicles are safe to be on Britain’s roads.
• Contribute to the safety of all road users.
• Be deployed from home and travel to a number of 3rd party testing facilities.
• Work flexibly in-line with the operating model.

To view the responsibilities of the role in more detail, please see the attached Candidate Pack.

To find out more about the job and DVSA, please join us either at one of our virtual events or at one of our face-to-face open days. You will have an opportunity to ask lots of questions. You can register for an event here. Although you can simply turn up for the open days. There are a number of DVSA events scheduled, so please be sure to select one of the Vehicle Standards Assessor events.

Person specification

To be successful in this role, you must have a minimum of 3 years hands-on experience in the repair, maintenance or inspection of at least one type of road vehicle, e.g. car, HGV, PSV. You must hold a full and current car driving licence. You will need good customer service skills.

You should already hold, or be willing to work towards relevant qualifications in motor vehicle repair i.e. iRTEC or IMI.

Additional Information

Vehicle Standards Assessors work an average of 37 hours per week, and conduct tests out of 3rd party Authorised Testing Facilities (ATFs).

Whilst Vehicle Standards Assessors are deployed from home, please carefully consider the location you apply for. We recommend you are within 30-45 minutes travel time of your chosen location as you will be required to conduct tests at a number of ATFs within that area.

You must be willing to travel a wide geographical area on specific DVSA business, where there maybe the occasional overnight stay.

You will be provided with a fully insured and taxed lease car, which is for both work and personal use. Other running costs are also covered. You can also have up to two additional drivers use the vehicle.

We encourage part time applicants but please be aware, for this role there is a business requirement for successful applicants to be available to work 28 hours per week. There may be all expenses paid trips to the Isles off the north of Scotland, e.g. Shetlands, to conduct your role.

This role doesn’t require physical repair work, but there is a physical nature to the role which involves climbing up into larger vehicles to inspect the inside, and also a need to climb in and out of a pit to inspect the underside.

There will be extensive training on all aspects of the role, which includes the use of a laptop and smartphone. The training will last around 16 weeks, with the majority of it taking place at ATFs and online using Microsoft Teams. There are also a few weeks of expenses paid training that takes place in DVSA training locations, usually in Bristol or Manchester. Please note: the training is completed on a full-time basis, which is non-negotiable.

Reserve List Information

Some of the locations advertised will not have posts available immediately. However, we will hold a Reserve List for up to 12 months and will be in touch with the successful candidates when they become available.

During your application, you should indicate which location you wish to be considered for and, if successful, you will be placed on an individual list of candidates for each location.

Candidates will be held on that list and drawn from it in merit order. We advise you to carefully consider which location you wish to be considered for. If you decline an offer for a location you have expressed a preference in, you will be withdrawn from any lists you may be held on.

We may also offer candidates a location that they have not expressed a preference for where we have the requirement to do so but this will again be done on the basis of your place in the overall merit order and, in this event, you will not be removed from the list if you decline.

About Us

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) helps keep Britain moving, safely and sustainably.

We do this by helping people through a lifetime of safe and sustainable journeys, helping them keep their vehicles safe to drive, and protecting them from unsafe drivers and vehicles.

We’re working hard to:

• Make roads safer.
• Improve services for our customers.
• Make road transport greener and healthier.
• Harness the potential of technology and data.
• Grow and level up the economy.

To find out more about how we champion diversity and inclusion in the workplace and making DVSA a great place to work visit our Careers website.

Licences

Must hold a current Full UK Driving Licence.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating and Influencing
• Managing a Quality Service

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £30,149, Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency contributes £8,734 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits.

This includes:

• A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
• A fully insured and taxed lease car, which is for both work and personal use. Other running costs are also covered.
• An environment with flexible working patterns, which encourage a great work-life balance
• Generous Annual Leave - 25 days holiday, increasing by 1 each year of service, up to 30. And additionally:-
• 8 paid Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
• Modern IT and Tech devices, e.g. laptop and smartphone
• All PPE, uniform, tools and equipment is provided
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues
• Excellent learning and development tailored to your role, including paid apprenticeships up to Masters level.
• Career path; opportunities to progress within DVSA and the wider Civil Service
• Wide range of discounts schemes on high street names
• Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing
• Cycle to work scheme and Gym membership offers.

For more information see visit our careers page.

Closing date: 28 April 2025.