We’re recruiting Vehicle Standards Assessors


Vehicle standards assessor

We’re recruiting Vehicle Standards Assessors

Are you interested in keeping the roads safe for everyone? 

We need dedicated and motivated people to join us to help make the roads a safer place.  

If you’re looking for a new challenge, this could be the role for you! 

We are currently recruiting for lorry (HGV) and bus (PSV) MOT testers across Great Britain. This role is known in DVSA as a Vehicle Standards Assessor (VSA). 

Sound interesting?

You need to have:  

  • 3 years’ experience in the maintenance and repair of road vehicles 
  • up to date and in-depth knowledge of vehicles 
  • experience of carrying out examinations of vehicle components 
  • a current and full car driving licence 
  • already hold, or willing to work towards qualifications in motor vehicle repair 

Full and part-time positions available

We encourage part-time applicants but please be aware successful applicants need to be available to work at least 28 hours per week.

You will also have access to lots of other work benefits to help your work-life balance such as the Civil Service pension, a fully insured and taxed lease car for both work and personal use, retail discounts, and more. 

VSA roles in England

Amesbury Andover Basingstoke Bedford
Biggleswade Cambridge Coventry Edmonton
Enfield Grays Hemel Hempstead Kings Lynn
Leighton Buzzard Maidstone Milton Keynes Peterborough
Rugby Stevenage Witham  

 

VSA roles in Scotland

Dundee Glasgow Perth  

 

Free webinars and advice

We run multiple webinars for our live roles, as well as monthly general “How to apply” sessions. To find out more about the job and DVSA, please join us at one of our virtual events on Eventbrite. 

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

Find out more about being a Vehicle Standards Assessor and apply.

The closing date is Monday 23 March 2026.