Army - Driving Examiner (Minley, Larkhill, Lympstone, Lynehan, Worthy Down

The Defence School of Transport (DST), was formed in 1996 to provide driver and transport management training to personnel from the Army, Royal Air Force and Royal Marines.

The school trains 10,000 service personnel every year, delivering outstanding training on road-going and specialist military vehicles. Training is conducted in classrooms, lecture theatres, demonstration areas, a purpose-built road and cross-country training area and on public roads.

DST can train up to 1,500 personnel at any time making us the largest residential driving school in the World. We are recognised as a ‘Centre of Excellence’ by: DHL, Eddie Stobart, the US Army, the US Marine Corps and the French Army amongst others. To meet this vast training task our dedicated establishment of 700 military and civilian personnel operates a fleet of 600 vehicles ranging from saloon cars to Mechanical Handling Equipment (MHE) professional to specialist military trucks and lease-hire LGV. Our commitment is to put the trainee at the heart of everything and is key to the school’s success. For further information please see the Defence School of Transport website.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week

Do you hold a C+E driving licence?

Would you like a more regular working pattern?

Do you want a better work-life balance?

A role as a DST Defence Driving Examiner might be just what you are looking for

We are looking to recruit a cohort of Driving Examiners to deliver

• Practical examination of Driver Training
• Theory instruction

As a Defence Driving Examiner (DDE) you will be required to conduct driving tests to the standards of the Driving Standards Authority DVSA for both Vocational and Non-Vocational licences. You will be responsible for ensuring the validity of all official documentation presented for driving tests and accurately complete all relevant and accountable documents used in connection with driving tests.

You will also be required to deliver classroom-based Driver Theory training to service personnel and will be responsible for the quality of training to enable students to meet the licence theory test standards, vocational and non-vocational, as set down by the DVSA;

Invigilate theory tests to DVSA standards.

There may be the opportunity to work overtime should you wish to volunteer.

As a Civil Servant, we will support you to further develop your own knowledge, skills and experience through MOD’s extensive Learning and Development opportunities.

It is essential that:

• Applicants hold a current C+E licence (with no restrictions).
• Applicants have held a Category C driving licence for a minimum of 5 years with no more than 3 current penalty points.
• Applicants be free from any driving disqualifications for the previous 4 years (from the termination point of the disqualification).
• Applicants need to have effective oral and written communication skills.

The role requires job holders to use MS Office and some specific IT applications so applicants must be computer literate.

Previous instructional or driving examination experience is desirable; however, we will give you on-the-job training.

All DST Defence Driving Examiners are required to attend and pass the following residential courses within 6 months of taking up the post:

• DDE qualification course at DST, Leconfield. Duration - 3 weeks.
• Defence Trainer Qualification within 6 months of starting at Leconfield. (Weeks 1-2 – Defence Trainer Qualification, Week 3 – completion of the Level 3 Award in Education and Training Portfolio).

Training will be provided to support you in gaining the above qualifications.

Licences

Category C licence held for a minimum of 5 years with no more than 3 current penalty points and must be free from any driving disqualifications for the previous 4 years (from the termination point of the disqualification).

Holding a full C+E licence is an essential requirement (with no restrictions).

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

• Leadership

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

• Driving Assessment in a Cat B Vehicle
• 20-minute presentation on a driving related subject of your choosing

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
• 25 days annual leave rising to 30 after 5 years’ service plus Bank Holidays and a privilege day
• Free onsite parking
• Catering, retail and leisure facilities on site including a shop, takeaway food outlets, dining facilities and gym.

  These posts may be subject to potential restructuring under future Army Projects/Reviews.

  Excess fares outside the travel to work area, or a move of home requires SofS approval until further notice.

The post does not offer relocation expenses.

External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.

The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment by 31st December 2022. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.

Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.

Job contact :

Name :
Brian Watson
Email :
brian.watson826@mod.gov.uk

Recruitment team

Email :
DBSCivPers-ResourcingTeam3@mod.gov.uk