Traffic Examiner

Location Information:

• The Stafford post will be based in Doxey.
• The Liverpool post will be based in Huyton.
• The Newport post will be based in Coldra.
• The Weymouth post will be based in Chilcombe.
• The Darlington post will be based in Scotch Corner.

You have just contributed to ensuring that Britain’s roads are one of the safest in Europe.

How did you do that?

You’re on a check-site next to a busy motorway, inspecting a HGV belonging to a company with a high infringement rate. The driver is keen to finish the route and unhappy with the interruption.

You use your knowledge and experience to assess and monitor the tachograph records. Finding that the driver has been driving for too long without a break, you state your case as to why they must not drive any further and take a break, immediately.

The driver is not happy, but you keep a level head to explain the consequences and the impact on road safety.

You are a DVSA Traffic Examiner.

We are looking for self-motivated individuals to join our professional enforcement team as a Commercial Vehicle Traffic Examiner in Ashford.

Traffic Examiners contribute to the integrity of road safety and standards to keep Britain moving safely and sustainably.

• Carry out roadside checks on vehicles and prohibit dangerous vehicles and drivers at various locations such as fixed enforcement sites, coach parks and motorway service areas.
• Complete inspections of vehicles to ensure they were compliant with - weight, operator’s licence, drivers’ hours, vehicle excise, driving licence and Construction and Use Regulations.
• Inspect and analyse tachograph records for discrepancies or anomalies.
• Prepare accurate and detailed reports and papers for prosecution cases or the Traffic Commissioner.
• Answer driver’s hours queries from customers, offering advice, guidance and education as required.
• Attend team meetings and collaborate with colleagues.
• You will make a difference to the safety of our roads every day.

A typical Traffic Examiner will also:

• Work on behalf of the Traffic Area Office. Investigating environmental complaints into illegal parking and operations of vehicles.
• Preparing case papers and recommendations on investigation of the instigation of court proceeding and present evidence on behalf of DVSA in Court.
• Ensure high levels of Customer Service and maintain good relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure Healthy & Safety standards are maintained by the team at DVSA and non DVSA locations.
• Contribute to achievement of the DVSA business plan.
• Continue their personal development, including professional competency, knowledge and skills.
• Support DVSA compliance, safety and security commitments through adherence to and championing of policy, procedures and development.

To view the role responsibilities in more detail, please see the attached candidate pack.