Technical officer Work, Jobs in Ammanford, Cmn (with Salaries)

Test Engineer (£39,163)
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency —Swansea
- £39,163 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Travel
- Free parking
- Annual leave
4d
Technical Assurance Officer
Arvato —Swansea
- £40,000 - £48,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Project Support Officer
Carmarthenshire County Council —Carmarthen
- £20.29 - £22.21 an hour
- Temporary
- Travel
- Contracts
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Arboricultural Technical Officer
Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council —Neath Port Talbot
- £37,280 - £40,777 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Work from home
- Employee assistance programme
8d
Environmental Technical Assistant
Civic Recruitment Limited —Carmarthen
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Continuous improvement
- Data entry
Quick apply
7d
Senior Development Project Officer
Caredig —Swansea
- £38,700 - £41,035 a year
- Full-time
- Project management
- Contracts
- Budgeting
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
10d
Senior Assistant Technical Officer, Renal Pharmacy Department
Swansea Bay University Health Board —Swansea
- £28,819 - £31,626 a year
- Part-time
- Organisational skills
- IT
8d
ITSM Practice Manager
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency —Swansea
- £44,241 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Continuous improvement
- Travel
- Free parking
- Annual leave
11d
Senior Digital Systems Officer
Civic Recruitment Limited —Carmarthen
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- No degree
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SaveMoneyCutCarbon —Ammanford
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- Travel
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Test Engineer (£39,163)

Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency -
Swansea

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Job details

Permanent | Part-time | Full-time
£39,163 a year
4 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
On-site gym
Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

Gherkin (programming language)
Presentation skills
Scrum
Software testing

Full job description

Details

Reference number

472572

Salary

£39,163

The salary of £39,163 includes a non-pensionable Recruitment and Retention Allowance of £3,500

A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

GBP

Job grade

Higher Executive Officer

Contract type

Permanent

Business area

DVLA - Information Technology Services

Type of role

Digital
Information Technology

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

Number of jobs available

Location
About the job
Benefits
Things you need to know
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Location

Swansea

About the job

Job summary

Are you an experienced test engineer?

Can you confidently test against Web based interfaces and APIs?

Do you have experience of testing tools such as Bruno and Xray?

If so, wed love to hear from you!

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 at Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency - Department for Transport Careers

Job description

A Test Engineer is responsible for creating solutions that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of testing processes. They apply established engineering standards to design, develop, and execute a range of technical tests.

This role ensures a high‑quality, reliable testing service by planning, designing, and performing all testing activities, including work on legacy systems.

The Test Engineer verifies and validates code using appropriate tools and methodologies, supporting the Scrum team in delivering tasks and achieving a clear definition of done.

Your responsibilities will include, but arent limited to:

Determine test scope and estimate the effort required
Use technical tooling and engineering approaches to design and execute tests
Develop reports, record outcomes and support the resolution of defects
Contribute to and follow engineering practices and standards

For further information on the role, please read the attached 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: Would you like to find out more about the role, the team and what its like to work in our department? If so, we are organising an open session where you can virtually 'meet the team' on Tuesday 8th September at 12pm. Sign up here:

https://www.ticketsource.com/dvlaitsrecruitment/heo-test-engineer-familiarisation-session/2026-09-08/12:00/t-zopvkvx

Person specification

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

You will be comfortable reading and writing stories in the Gherkin specification language.
You will have real experience of using test tooling to assist you in testing both web-based user interfaces and APIs. You will proactively look to implement Continuous Testing principles to speed up the feedback cycle for all elements of quality, such as security and accessibility.
You will have experience as a Test Analyst or Test Engineer and able to work across multiple delivery squads and be able to have difficult conversations when your testing has identified defects. You will actively seek and consider input of people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives and collaborate with others to share information, resources and support.

Working for the DVLA Digital Team

At DVLA, licensing is just the start. Every project you implement, touch and deliver has a ripple effect thatll wash across the nation. Here the work youre doing has the capacity to change the way 50 million people interact with our services. As we aim to keep our roads some of the safest in the world, our innovative, transformative digital-led services help optimise a nation of individuals and business every single day.

To see how our people are transforming our digital services, head over to our DVLA Digital Services Blog and, to understand more about the great opportunities and benefits of working at DVLA read our Inside DVLA blog.

Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements

Applications will be accepted from full time/part time/job sharers. Full time roles at DVLA consist of 37 hours per week. Part time and/or flexible working may also be available subject to the needs of the business. If you have a flexible or part time working requirement, you should contact the vacancy holder in advance of making an application to avoid possible disappointment later in the process should your desired working arrangements not be compatible with the requirements of the role. To contact the vacancy holder, please use the job contact details listed under Contact point for applicants.

This role is suitable for hybrid working, which is a non-contractual arrangement where a combination of workplace and home-based working can be accommodated subject to business requirements.

The expectation at present is a minimum of 60% of your working time a month will be spent at either your designated workplace (the location cited in the advert) or, when required for business reasons, in another office/work location. There may be occasions where you are required to attend above the minimum expectation.

If you have a question about hybrid working, flexible working, travelling for work, or require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Vacancy Holder during the recruitment process to avoid possible disappointment later in the process should your working arrangements not be compatible with the requirements of the role. To contact the vacancy holder, please use the job contact details listed under Contact point for applicants.

Security Checking

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check. To allow for meaningful checks to be carried out, candidates will be required to have at least 5 years continuous residency in the UK. All applicants for this role must ensure that they meet this minimum residency requirement - if you do not, your application will be withdrawn.

Visa Sponsorship

Please take note that DVLA does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.

Behaviours

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

Working Together

Technical skills

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

Designing and executing tests (working)
Test and quality planning (working)

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £39,163, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency contributes £11,345 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:

Best in class learning and development tailored to your role
An environment with flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance
A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues
Generous employer contribution of 28.9%, depending on chosen pension scheme
Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.
Digital communities with clear career frameworks
On-site gym plus personal training available (membership applies)
On-site nursery, restaurants and coffee bar
25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing by 1 each year (up to 30) & 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the Kings birthday.
24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
Free parking

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, Experience and Technical skills.

How to apply:

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

The selection process for this role will be:

Stage 1: Sift of CV & Personal Statement

Stage 2: Interview

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

Stage 1: Sift of CV & Personal Statement

As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide a CV and Personal Statement to Inspire People (our Recruitment Partners) which outlines your experience and suitability for the role (based on the experience points outlined in the essential criteria on this advert).

Upon receipt of your CV and personal statement, DVLA Hiring Managers will complete a sift. Please note; the sift will be completed on a rolling basis whilst the campaign is still live and so there is potential for feedback to be shared with you (on your application) before the advert closes.

To apply please click '' at the bottom of the page.

For this role you will need to submit a CV (unlimited wordcount and personal statement (max 750 words) detailing your experience of the following essential criteria:

Experience in manual software testing, defect management, and test creation.
Familiarity with testing tools and understanding of software development life cycles.
Ability to work with and gain an understanding of digital products and data, using designs and user stories.

The sift will take place week commencing 21/09/26.

Stage 2: Interview

If invited to interview, this may consist of a range of question types. These could include questions around behaviours and how you would respond in any situation as well as specific examples of things you have done.

The selection process will be designed specifically for the role. As a result, your interview will include:

Behaviours Success Profiles - Working Together

Technical - Designing and executing tests (working) & Test and quality planning (working)

Experience Question

Final stage interviews will take place from 03/10/26

This interview will be conducted face to face, details of which will be provided, should you be selected for interview.

Please familiarise yourself with the Digital & Data Profession Framework as you will be tested on elements of these during the interview stage.

The Department for Transport alongside other Government Departments recruit using Success Profiles. This means for each role we consider what you will need to demonstrate in order to be successful. This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job, drives up performance and improves diversity and inclusivity.

For further information on Success Profiles visit our Careers website.

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

Feedback on your application can only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

We will also hold a 12 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.

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.

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 lifestyle - its 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 will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

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

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check .

See our vetting charter .

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.

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 : Jemma Avo
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 [email protected] If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Click here (https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/) to visit Civil Service Commission

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