Technical officer Work, Jobs in Hinckley, Lec (with Salaries)

Vehicle Standards Assessor (England and Wales)
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency —Loughborough
- £32,507 a year
- Part-time
- Presentation skills
- Travel
- Paid training
- Annual leave
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Laboratory & Ballistic Range Officer
NP Aerospace Limited —Coventry
- £28,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Laboratory experience
- Analysis skills
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
Laboratory & Ballistic Range Officer
NP Aerospace —Coventry
- £28,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Laboratory experience
- Analysis skills
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
IPQA Officer (In-Process Quality Assurance)
L M Manufacturing Ltd —Northampton
- £26,496.80 - £27,000.00 a year
- Overtime
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- No degree
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Legal Officer
HM Courts & Tribunal Service —Birmingham
- £30,001 - £40,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- No degree
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
10d
Senior Assessment Coordinator
Birmingham City University —Birmingham
- £35,331 - £39,002 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
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Environment & Waste Management Technician
Leicestershire County Council —Leicester
- £28,605 - £31,029 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Flexible schedule
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TXO Systems —Solihull
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- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
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- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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Senior Commissioning Officer
Leicestershire County Council —Leicester
- £43,860 - £47,829 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
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Building Safety Levy Officer
Blaby District Council —Narborough
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- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Maths
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- Free parking
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Premises Officer (Afternoon shift)
Blaby District Council —Narborough
- £26,403 - £28,598 a year
- Full-time
- Cleaning
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Planning Enforcement Team Leader
Blaby District Council —Narborough
- £39,862 - £44,075 a year
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- Hybrid work
- Mentoring
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Leicester College —Leicester
- £27,880 - £29,881 a year
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- Hybrid work
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- Employee discount
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Senior Systems Accountant
Government Property Agency —Birmingham
- £42,450 - £46,636 a year
- Full-time
- Presentation skills
- Organisational skills
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Street Works Compliance Inspector
Leicestershire County Council —Croft
- £35,451 - £39,165 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
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Internal Communications Senior Manager
National Crime Agency —Birmingham
- £4,379 - £70,179 a year
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- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
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Safeguarding Officer
Coventry College —Coventry
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- Free parking
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DevOps Engineer
Government Property Agency —Birmingham
- £42,450 - £46,636 a year
- Full-time
- DevOps
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- Agile
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Traffic Regulation Order Engineer
Civic Recruitment Limited —Coventry
- £17.47 an hour
- Full-time
- Presentation skills
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Vehicle Standards Assessor (England and Wales)

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Loughborough

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Job details

Permanent | Part-time | Full-time
£32,507 a year
14 days ago

Benefits

Paid training
Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount

Qualifications

Heavy vehicle maintenance experience
Driving Licence
Vehicle maintenance checks
Presentation skills
PRINCE2 Certification

Full job description

Details

Reference number

471341

Salary

£32,507

Advertised salary is inclusive of a base salary of £26,607 and £5,900 of allowances which consists of: Technical - £3,500, Flexibility - £2,400. Please note: a London Weighting Allowance of £4,000 may also be payable additionally within certain locations. A fully insured and taxed lease car is also provided.

GBP

Job grade

Administrative Officer

Contract type

Permanent

Business area

DVSA - Operations Vehicle Services

Type of role

Operational Delivery

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time, Part-time

Number of jobs available

Location
About the job
Benefits
Things you need to know
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Location

Biggleswade, Bristol, Burton-upon-Trent, Cambridge, Enfield, Galashiels, Gloucester, Kelso, Leeds, Leicester, Lincoln, Loughborough, Maidstone, Stevenage, Swansea, Worcester, Wrexham

About the job

Job 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.

Were 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 Kings 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

Job description

Your responsibilities will include, but arent 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 Britains 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.

Person specification

Essential licenses:

A full UK driving license

You will be required to provide evidence that you hold any essential licenses at some point during the recruitment process. If you cannot provide evidence, your application will be withdrawn.

Required experience:

To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:

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 will need good customer service skills.

The requirement to have a minimum of 3 years experience is detailed in the EU Directive - Annex (IV) and can be viewed here.

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

Additional Information

Operational Delivery Profession (ODP) is the largest and most diverse professional community across the Civil Service. Many of us will have an association with several professional communities or specialisms, ODP applies to all public facing roles / or a role that is primarily aligned to supporting the work of those with public facing roles. All critical to the delivery of UK public services.

Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements

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

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.

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.

We will give you 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.

This role doesnt 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 comprehensive 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.

Visa Sponsorship

Please note that we do not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker Licence sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship. Candidates must ensure they have the appropriate rights to work in the UK before application.

Licences

A full UK driving license

Behaviours

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

Making Effective Decisions
Communicating and Influencing
Managing a Quality Service

Benefits

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

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).
8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the Kings birthday.
Access to the staff discount portal.
Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
Latest IT and Tech devices e.g. smartphone and laptop
All PPE, uniform, tools and equipment is provided.
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.
24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

Find out more about the benefits of working at DfT and its agencies .

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

How to apply:

Our selection process ensures a comprehensive assessment of each applicant's skills, and potential fit within our organisation.

The selection process for this role will be:

Stage 1: Sift of personal statement.

Stage 2: Multiple choice knowledge assessment and interview

You must be successful at each stage to progress to the next stage.

Stage 1: Sift

At sift, you will be assessed against the following Success Profile elements:

Experience you will be asked to provide a personal statement (500 word count). Please provide evidence of your Experience of the following:

What your (minimum of 3 years) hands on mechanical experience includes. This should list in what capacity your experience was gained, e.g. how and where, what your duties were, etc.

The requirement to have a minimum of 3 years experience is detailed in the EU Directive - Annex (IV) and can be viewed here.

The sift will take place on 18 August 2026.

Stage 2: Assessment and interview

At assessment stage, you will be invited to complete a multiple choice knowledge assessment and an interview. The assessment and interview will be conducted in-person at one of our DVSA locations. Details will be provided should you be selected for interview. You will be assessed against the following Success Profile elements:

Experience - hands-on experience in the repair, maintenance or inspection of at least one type of road vehicle, e.g. car, HGV, PSV
Behaviours - Making Effective Decisions, Communicating and Influencing, Managing a Quality Service

The assessment and interview stage will take place between 01 - 18 September 2026.

Details will be provided if you are invited to the assessment and interview.

You can find out more about our hiring process, how to apply, and application and interview guidance on our careers site .

Please note that we will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. There may be occasions when these dates will change.

Further information on the selection process

We will also hold a 6-month reserve list for this role, which may lead to potential opportunities beyond the role you applied for. You can read more about our reserve lists here.

Some of the locations advertised will not have posts available immediately. However, we will hold a Reserve List for up to 6 months and will be in touch with the successful candidates when they become available.

During your application, you should indicate which location(s) 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 locations you wish to be considered for. If you decline an offer for a location you have expressed a preference in or have expressed an interest in more than one location and accept an offer, 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.

Reasonable Adjustments

As a Disability Confident Leader employer, we are committed to ensuring that the recruitment process is fair, accessible and allows all candidates to perform at their best. If a person with a visible or non-visible disability is substantially disadvantaged, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.

Complete the Assistance required section in the Additional requirements page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need during the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at an interview, or if youre deaf, a Language Service Professional.

If you need a reasonable adjustment so that you can complete your application, you should contact Government Recruitment Service via [email protected] as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.

Document Accessibility

This job advert contains links to the DfT Careers website. Our website provides useful guidance and information that can support you during the application process. If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert or the information on our website, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.

Further Information

For more information about how we hire, and for useful tips on submitting your application for this role, visit the How We Hire page of our DfT Careers website. You can find detailed information about the recruitment process and what to expect when applying for a role.

If your application is successful but you have been dismissed from the Civil Service, your application could be removed at the pre-employment checking stage depending on the nature of the dismissal.

Pre-employment Checking

Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicants details held on the IFD will be refused employment.

A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5-year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.

All External applicants and current employees of accredited non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs) will be required to undergo a Social Media Check. A Social Media Check is a review of your publicly available online activity, typically across platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and others. The purpose is to identify any public posts or content that could raise concerns for employers, such as:

Hate speech or discriminatory behaviour

Threats or acts of violence

Illegal activity or substance misuse

Sexually explicit material

Extremist views or affiliations

Importantly, this check does not involve hacking into your accounts or accessing private messages. It only considers content you have chosen to make public.

Employers use this kind of screening to help ensure their workplace remains safe, inclusive, and aligned with company values. Its not about judging your personality or lifestyleits about checking for potential red flags that might affect the role or company culture.

If you have questions or concerns about the social media check, we would be happy to explain in more detail whats being looked at and how your data is handled securely and fairly.

Feedback

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a basic (or equivalent) criminal record check.

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

UK nationals
nationals of the Republic of Ireland
nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles .

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

Apply and further information

This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative.

The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).

Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

Name : Simon Jackson
Email : [email protected]

Recruitment team

Email : [email protected]

Further information

If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact Government Recruitment Services via email: [email protected]
If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website Here

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