Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

About us

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Transport (DfT). We keep Britain moving, safely and sustainably. Our organisation is structured so we put road safety at the heart of everything we do, while giving our customers the best possible experience and making sure our services offer value for money.

Corporate hubs:
• Bristol
• Chadderton
• Garretts Green
• Leeds
• Newcastle
• Nottingham
• Swansea
• Yeading

Why work at DVSA?

Whether you're starting your career, looking for a change, or bringing skills from another field, DVSA offers the training, support, and opportunities to build a meaningful career while keeping Britain moving safely.

We employ around 4,600 people in various roles, including:
• Driving examiners, who make sure learner 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 and specialist vehicle standards assessors who approve vehicles which have been made or imported in small numbers
• 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, policy and strategy

Employee benefits

• 25 days annual leave (rising to 30), flexible working including part-time and job sharing, plus 3 days paid volunteer leave.
• Financial security: Civil Service pension with employer contributions of at least 28.97%, tax-free childcare support, season ticket loans, and cycle-to-work schemes.
• Support when you need it: employee assistance programme offering counselling, legal advice, and financial guidance. We're also a Disability Confident Leader, meaning we provide reasonable adjustments and inclusive support from day one.
• Growing with us: however you start, we're committed to your development. Every colleague gets at least 5 training days per year, access to professional qualifications, and clear progression pathways.

Diversity and Inclusion

At DVSA, we value equality and diversity in our workforce. We aim to be an organisation where fairness and equal opportunity is central to our culture. As well as being a Disability Confident Leader, we are proud to be members of the Business Disability Forum and the Employers Initiative on Domestic Abuse. We’re working to remove any barriers to progression faced by some because of their personal characteristics.

We have a number of Staff Network Groups within the department, including:
• Pride
• embRACE
• Womens Integrated Network
• Time2Care
• Enabled

Want to know more?

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. Visit our Eventbrite page and sign up for one of our upcoming sessions.

For more information on the variety of roles and benefits we offer, details on how you can apply and to hear directly from our DVSA colleagues, visit our careers website: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency.

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