Technical Quality Lead - Vehicle Quality Leadership Team

468985 Technical Quality Lead - Vehicle Quality Leadership Team

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Apply before 11:55 pm on Wednesday 22nd July 2026. This Final date to receive applications at 23:55 on Wednesday 22nd July 2026.

Location:

Bournemouth, Bradford, Brighton and Hove, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, Derby, Doncaster, Dover, Exeter, Hull, Ipswich, Leeds, Leicester, Lincoln, London, Northampton, Nottingham, Oxford, Peterborough, Plymouth, Reading, Sheffield, Southampton, Swansea, Swindon, York, Bridgewater – This role is suitable for hybrid working.

Advertised salary is inclusive of a base salary of £35,663 plus an annual RRA of £5,000. Some locations may also be eligible for the London Weighting Allowance of £4,000. A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%.

This role sits within the Vehicle Services Quality Centre of Excellence and is responsible for leading quality assurance and standards across vehicle testing operations.

The postholder acts as a subject matter expert (SME), leads a team of Technical Quality and Standards Officers, and works with operational leaders to drive continuous improvement, maintain testing standards, and ensure consistent, high‑quality service delivery to customers.

• Coordinating and delivering quality assurance activity
• Providing technical expertise and guidance
• Providing coaching, mentoring and development support to managers and operational colleagues.
• Analysing quality data and managing consistency and H&S risks
• Support the leadership team to shape and run the Quality Centre of Excellence

• Experience of working with others, giving feedback, supporting, and coaching.
• The ability to interpret data and provide analysis and information based on the data.
• Experience of partnering with leaders and providing testing quality expert advice and guidance.
• Extensive experience, knowledge, and full accreditation in Commercial Vehicle Testing schemes.
• Hold a full and current driving licence.
• Hold a vocational related qualification in Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at level 3, or IMI ATA registration at diagnostic technician level, or IRTEC registration at advanced technician level, or Engtech registration.

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days).
• 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King's birthday.
• Access to the staff discount portal.
• Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
• Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
• Flexible working options encouraging a great work-life balance.