Army - Defence Driving Examiner

We are currently seeking a Defence Driving Examiner to join the Defence Driving Examiner team at Colchester Garrison. You will play a key role in conducting driving tests for both vocational and non-vocational licence holders, primarily focusing on military trainees. Working collaboratively within a small, dedicated group based at Merville Barracks, you will operate in a Tri-Service environment, responsible for delivering high quality testing services to personnel from all three branches of the military, as well as supporting other Government departments (OGD).

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

As a defence Driving Examiner (DDE) you will be responsible to the Defence Test Centre Supervisor located at Colchester Garrison and be required to conduct driving tests to the standards of the Driving and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) for both Vocational and Non-Vocational Licenses on behalf of the Defence Licence and Testing Authority (DeLTA).

Main Role Responsibilities:

• Conduct theory and practical tests in all vehicle categories for which you have been trained and qualified in accordance with the direction, guidelines and legislation. You will be required to maintain familiarity with all vehicles in which driving tests are conducted.
• Check the validity of candidates’ documentation and accurately complete all relevant test documentation.
• Maintain security of accountable documents used in connection with all tests until handed into and signed by a member of the administration team.
• Complete all mandatory accident reporting forms within the set timeframes if required.
• Keep up to date with all new licence and testing legislation by reading all supporting publications and information supplied.
• You will be subject to check testing by the manager, Driving Vehicle Standards Agency or trained appointed person at any time, and must attend a Defence Driving Examiner Re-certification course as directed
• Remain current on Examiner Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and Examiner Driver Development (EDD) in accordance with the relevant policies and legislation.
• Maintain familiarity with all test area, routes and independent drive element in all testing locations within the area of responsibility.
• Conduct tests in any area of responsibility when directed by the Manager or deputy.
• Conduct the minimum required tests for a full time Defence Driving Examiner for this qualification to remain active at all times.
• Responsible for the supervision of test candidates in respect of, but not limited to behaviour, dress and general conduct, whilst undergoing all tests and at all times when they are in your charge

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) (opens in a new window)
• 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 (opens in a new window)

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

At the application stage, you will be assessed against the following criteria, listed in priority order:

• Behaviour - Managing a Quality Service
• Personal Statement - of no more than 500 words detailing how you meet the essential skills criteria

Where a large number of applications are received, an initial sift may be conducted against Managing a Quality Service only. The remaining evidence submitted at the application stage will be assessed only if you are successful at this initial sift.

At interview stage, you will be assessed against the following criteria, listed in priority order:

• Behaviour - Leadership
• Behaviour - Making Effective Decisions
• Behaviour - Communicating and Influencing
• Assessment - At interview you will also be expected to undergo a driving assessment in a Category C vehicle. - To be successful, you will need to demonstrate consistent, safe and well-planned driving. This includes anticipating potential hazards early, positioning your vehicle correctly and showing good judgement in your decisions. You must maintain full control of the vehicle throughout. We are looking for a standard that goes beyond basic driving ability. The aim is to complete a safe, smooth, and well-planned drive from start to finish, with consideration for fuel efficiency and overall road safety.

Application sifting will be scheduled to take place within 7 days of the application closing date. Interview dates are to be confirmed and will be held in person. We endeavour to keep to these time frames, but these are subject to change around business needs.

Further information:

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.

As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points-based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category, and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system.

Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.

The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.

The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out.

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