Vehicle Standards Assessor – Scotland


Company:	Government Recruitment Service
Salary:	£33,531 to £33,531 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Loanhead
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	9 Nov 2026
Closing date:	30 Nov 2026

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Summary

Vehicle Standards Assessors use their technical knowledge and experience to recognise defects in heavy goods vehicles when they are presented for annual test (MOT). They can then determine whether they will pass the test and be legally compliant. By doing this they contribute to road safety by protecting the public from unsafe vehicles.

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

Joining our department comes with many benefits, including:

Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King’s birthday
Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

Read more in the Benefits section below!

Find out more about what it's like working a DVSA:

DVSA roles: Working for the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency | Civil Service Careers

Your responsibilities will include, but aren’t limited to:

Carry out MOT tests and associated schemes.
Record test information and results, and issue documentation.
Offer advice on vehicle safety
Ensure larger vehicles are safe to be on Britain’s roads.
Contribute to the safety of all road users.
Travel to several 3rd party testing facilities.
Work flexibly with the scheduling team, colleagues and the wider business to deliver excellent customer service
Take part in regular team meetings

For further information on the role, please read the role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.

Open Sessions:

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. There are a number of DVSA events scheduled, so please be sure to select one of the Vehicle Standards Assessor events.

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