Enforcement Support Officer - Ashford, United Kingdom - Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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Ashford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Reference number:


Salary:

- £23,847
  • Plus a Shift allowance of £7371 per annum

Job grade:


  • Administrative Officer
    Contract type:
  • Permanent
    Business area:
  • Enforcement
    Type of role:
  • Operational Delivery
    Working pattern:
  • Flexible working, Fulltime, Job share, Parttime
    Number of jobs available:
  • 3Contents
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About the job


Benefits:

Things you need to know

Location

  • Ashford (Kent)About the job

Job summary:


  • Do you have excellent interpersonal skills?
  • Are you a confident driver?
  • Have you got a cando attitude?
  • We have an exciting opportunity for an Enforcement Support Officer to join our team. If you would like a job where no two days are the same and to also have the chance to make a real difference to Road Safety & Environmental Standards,
    we'd love to hear from you

Job description:


To provide support by means of stopping vehicles for other enforcement staff, thus contributing to the maintenance and improvement of Road Safety & Environmental Standards.


The role would require you to work to a 5-week rota consisting of early, late and night shifts, however you will be rewarded with an attractive allowance for this.


Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Directing / causing vehicles to stop, using vehicles or other methods, to enable staff from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) to undertake road safety inspections.
  • Contributing to the efficiency of roadside checks by making sure the equipment and vehicles are available and fit for use.
  • Providing basic IT and clerical support during roadside checks, and other associated tasks.
  • Carrying out minimum maintenance and upkeep of "High-Viz" vehicles (oil, water, tyre pressures & condition etc).
  • Assisting in the administration of the check site by confirming staff resources are available.
  • Assisting the Area Management Team in ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements.

Additional Information


The role can be physically demanding, including getting in & out of cars and sitting in cars for long periods.


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

Person specification:


  • To thrive in this role, you will have excellent interpersonal skills and a strong customer service focus.
  • You are confident and can remain composed, expressing yourself in a clear and professional manner.
  • You have the ability to multitask and relish a varied workload.
  • You have a flexible, can do attitude allowing you to adjust to different environments and the requirements and strategic direction of the Agency.

About Us
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.


We're 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.
We're committed to giving all our colleagues purpose, professionalism and pride in what we do. We work in supportive, diverse and inclusive teams where everyone is valued. You can grow, develop and progress, and make a real difference to society.


To find out more about how we champion diversity and inclusion in the workplace and making DVSA a great place to work visit our Careers website.


Licences:


  • Full clean category B driving licence

Behaviours:

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

  • Communicating and Influencing
  • Delivering at Pace
  • Making Effective Decisions
  • Seeing the Big Picture

Benefits:


  • An environment with flexible working options where we encourage a great worklife balance.
  • Exceptional pension with an employer contribution of an average of 27%.
  • Generous Annual Leave 25 days holiday, increasing by 1 each year of service, up to 30.
  • 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King's birthday.
  • Latest IT and Tech devices.
  • A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
  • Excellent learning and development tailored to your role including paid apprenticeships up to Masters level.
  • Wide range of discounts schemes on high street names.
  • Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing.
  • Cycle to work scheme and Gym membership offers.
  • For more information see visit our careers page.
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Selection process details:


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